Level 3 Close Protection Top Up

If you hold a Close Protection licence, from the 1st Oct 2022 you will need to take the Close Protection Top-up Training to renew your Licence. The Top Up qualification units are taken from the new Close Protection Qualification which was introduced in April 2022. The role of a Close Protection Operative (CPO) is a constantly changing one and can be challenging at times. As a CPO, you could find yourself protecting celebrities, politicians and diplomats, visiting dignitaries and occasionally assisting with royal protection. Both hostile and SIA Close Protection Operatives are often required to deal with high pressure and dangerous situations, this will require in-depth knowledge and training which you will gain through our specialist training. The demands of the role dictate that our Close Protection training course goes above and beyond the required standard outlined by the SIA. Our course covers an extremely varied range of skills which requires in-depth practical and theory training. This is confirmed throughout the duration of the course by written, verbal and practical assessments. Course Units Module 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry Module 2: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry Module 3: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry Module 4: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry   Assessment How is the Top Up qualification assessed? The Top Up qualification includes a combination of knowledge and practical assessments as well as multi choice exams for each of the 4 modules. Students are also required to update their first aid qualification prior to taking the Top Up training. Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry 20-question multiple choice exam Duration 30 minutes 70% Pass Mark Principles of working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the private security industry 29-question multiple-choice exam Duration 30 minutes 70% Pass Mark Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry 30-question multiple-choice exam Duration 45 minutes 80% Pass Mark Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry 30-question multiple-choice exam Duration 45 minutes 80% Pass Mark Course Specification (Tab) » Download Course Specification.