SIA Close Protection Knowledge and practical skills training.
• Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the close protection operative
• Threat and risk assessment
• Surveillance awareness
• Operational planning
• Law and legislation
• Interpersonal skills
• Close protection team work
• Vehicle Management
• Reconnaissance
• Close protection foot techniques
• Route selection
• Use of close protection vehicle techniques
• Search awareness
• Incidents and dilemmas
• Venue based security
• Communication and conflict management skills
• Working as a Door Supervisor
Additional Skills Taught
• Anti Ambush Scenario & VIP Extraction Drills
• Vehicle Contact Drills
• Close Quarter Battle (CQB) Drills
• Physical Intervention Skills
When applying for your Close Protection licence you will be required to produce evidence that you have attained an HSE First Aid at Work qualification or equivalent.