Close protection course
SIA CLOSE PROTECTION COURSE – 18 DAYS
Train for the Reality of Close Protection
At Ambassador Training Academy Ltd, our 18-day SIA Close Protection course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and practical experience required to begin a career within the close protection industry.
This is not simply a classroom-based qualification. Our training is designed around the realities of working as a Close Protection Operative, combining classroom learning with practical, scenario-based exercises that allow learners to apply their knowledge in realistic training environments.
Our instructors bring extensive experience from military, emergency medical and private security backgrounds, including operational experience in the UK and overseas. This enables learners to benefit from current, industry-relevant knowledge and practical instruction throughout the course.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The 18-day programme covers the core knowledge and practical skills required for an SIA Close Protection qualification.
Learners will develop an understanding of:
The role and responsibilities of a Close Protection Operative
Threat and risk assessment
Operational planning
Route planning and reconnaissance
Surveillance awareness
Protective formations and team movement
Foot and vehicle protection
Search procedures
Venue security
Incident management
Communication and reporting
Conflict management
Emergency procedures
Working effectively as part of a close protection team
Professional standards and conduct
PRACTICAL, SCENARIO-BASED TRAINING
A major focus of our course is practical application.
Throughout the programme, learners will be placed into realistic scenarios designed to replicate the pressures and decision-making associated with working in the private security industry.
Training Will include:
1-Protective Operations
Learners develop practical skills in protecting a Principal while operating individually and as part of a team.
2-Route Planning & Reconnaissance
Planning movements, identifying potential risks and developing appropriate contingency plans.
3-Foot Drills & Formations
Practical movement drills designed to develop awareness, positioning, communication and team coordination.
4-Vehicle Operations
Understanding the principles of vehicle-based protection, movements, arrivals and departures.
5-Venue Security
Planning and conducting protective operations within different environments and identifying potential vulnerabilities.
6-Threat & Risk Management
Developing the ability to identify threats, assess risk and implement appropriate protective measures.
7-Dynamic Scenarios
Learners are required to make decisions under pressure and adapt their plans as situations develop.
INDUSTRY-FOCUSED INSTRUCTION
Our instructors are actively involved in the private security industry and bring real-world experience into the training environment.
We believe learners benefit from understanding not only what they need to know to complete their qualification, but also how those skills can be applied when working operationally.
Our aim is to bridge the gap between qualification and employment by developing professional standards, confidence, communication, teamwork and practical decision-making alongside the required course content.
FIRST AID - Pre Hospital Trauma
Close Protection Operatives may be required to respond to medical emergencies as part of their role.
Our training pathway therefore places a strong emphasis on appropriate pre-hospital emergency care and practical medical response.
Where included within the course package, learners complete a First Person On Scene International (FPOS) pre-hospital course before commencing their Close Protection training, providing additional medical knowledge and practical experience relevant to security operations.
ASSESSMENT
Learners will undertake the required assessments throughout the programme.
Our instructors provide ongoing guidance, feedback and preparation to help learners understand the required standards and develop their skills throughout the course.
Practical exercises are used to reinforce classroom learning and help learners become comfortable applying procedures in realistic situations.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The course is suitable for individuals who are:
* Looking to start a career in close protection
* Already working within the security industry
* Looking to progress into close protection
* From a military or emergency services background
* Looking to develop their operational security skills
* Interested in UK and overseas security opportunities
No matter your background, our instructors will work with you to develop the knowledge, practical skills and professional standards required to progress within the industry.
MORE THAN JUST A QUALIFICATION
At Ambassador Training Academy, we believe completing a qualification is only the beginning.
Our objective is to create a demanding, professional and realistic training environment where learners can develop the mindset, teamwork, communication and practical skills required to operate effectively within the security industry.
Train hard. Train professionally. Train for the real world.
AMBASSADOR TRAINING ACADEMY LTD
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