Close Protection Operative / Bodyguard Training
Once Completed & Passed This qualification allows the Successful Participant to Apply for an
SIA (UK) Close Protection Front Line License
Qualification Objective:
The Highfield (HABC) Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry (QCF) is for learners who work in, or who want to work in the private security industry as a close protection operative.
It gives learners the opportunity to:
- Develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to become a licensed close protection operative such as planning, preparing for a close protection operation including risk assessment.
- Develop skills in conflict management and their abilities in managing and resolving conflict in the context of the role of a Close Protection Operative
- Learn about the legislative framework within which the close protection industry operates; team roles, personal security, and the attributes required, including the importance of team working and interpersonal skills
- Achieve a nationally-recognised Level 3 qualification
- Achieve a licence to practise
- Develop their own personal growth and engagement in learning.
Certificate Units:
The Training is Divided into Three Units with Specific Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Guided learning hours are the times when a tutor, trainer or facilitator is present to give specific guidance towards the learning aim for a programme. This definition covers lectures, tutorials and supervised study
- Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry (56 GLH)
- Planning, Preparing and Supporting a Close Protection Operation (76 GLH)
- Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry (8 GLH)
Assessment:
- Unit 1 - Centre Devised Assessments (Theory & Practicals)
- Unit 2 - Centre Devised Assessments (Theory & Practicals)
- Unit 3 - Person Devised Assessment: Onscreen Test/Paper-Based Test
Industry Support & Recognition:
This qualification is supported by the SIA, the regulator for the private security industry (UK).
Prerequisites:
It is an SIA requirement that each learner has a valid first aid qualification.
- First Person on Scene (FPOS-I) Intermediate Award - 30 Hours (Pearson/IHCD) or
- Level 3 Award in First Aid Response (HABC) or Equivalent
First Aid Training Can be Provided as Part of The Training Package if Required
Course Fees:
Close Protection Level 3 - €1650