Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top-Up) (RQF)

Description

*** This Course is a MANDATORY REQUIREMENT to retain and renew the SIA Close Protection Licence after 01 October 2022 ***

As of 01 April 2022, the Level 3 Close Protection course has increased to 18 days to include the additional training requirements set out by the SIA, including the compulsory modules around working as a Door Supervisor and Physical Intervention for both Close Protection Operatives and Door Supervisors.

This 3 Day Up-Skill/Top-Up Course has been implemented to align existing SIA Close Protection Licence holders with the updated modules of training.

More information can be found on the SIA website.

DURATION

The course is run "blended", with 11-12 Hours of E-Learning (Home Self-Study) and 3 Days of Face-to-Face Classroom Sessions

MODULES

Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

• Identify the different threat levels
• Recognise the common terror attack methods
• Recognise the actions to take in the event of a terror threat
• Identify the procedures for dealing with suspicious items
• Identify behaviours that could indicate suspicious activity
• Identify how to respond to suspicious behaviour

Unit 2: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

• Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
• Understand licensing law relevant to the role of a door supervisor
• Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a door supervisor

Unit 3: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry 

• Understand the requirements of providing clear and concise instructions to the principal and team members in emergency situations
• Know how to respond to a change in operational conditions from standard operating procedures (SOP) to emergency operating procedures (EOP)
• Know the responsibilities of the close protection team when there is an immediate physical threat to the principal
• Understand the necessity for narrowing the concentric layers of protection when managing an immediate threat to the principal
• Understand the implications of common and criminal law when using force on another person
• Know the positive alternatives to using physical intervention skills in a close protection environment
• Understand associated threats as a result of an attempted assault or unwarranted attention towards a principal
• Know how to apply physical intervention skills in a justifiable, ethical, and professional manner
• Be able to use non-pain compliant soft skills to prevent harm to a principal
• Be able to use defensive non-pain compliant skills to protect self from assault
• Be able to use non-pain compliant methods of protecting the inner cordon
• Be able to protect the principal from assault
• Be able to communicate effectively to encourage de-escalation 

Unit 4: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry

• Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
• Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
• Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
• Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others
• Be able to use non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques

ASSESSMENT

2 x Online Assessments

4 x Multiple Choice Exams

2 x Physical Intervention Assessments 

PRICING

Course places are priced at £479.99 (inc. VAT) per person 

BOOKING

For more information on this course please contact the Training Team on 02380 008 999.

Prerequisites

You MUST hold a Verified & Accredited Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW), First Response Emergency Care (FREC), First Person on Scene (FPOS) Qualification or equivalent, which must be achieved prior to the commencement of any security training and have at least 12 months remaining until expiry.

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