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Our SIA Close Protection Training Course takes around 16-19 days to cover its content. Get the required skills, knowledge, and practicals to prepare for the exam.
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The SIA Close Protection Officer Training Course is for you if you’re interested in pursuing a career in the private security industry, specifically focused on a close protection security role or a bodyguard role. It’s suitable for beginners, experienced security professionals, and former armed forces and police personnel.
To become a Close Protection Officer (CPO), you must get a CPO SIA Licence, which requires completing a Close Protection Officer Training Course.
This course takes around 16-19 days to cover its content. This course is designed to comply with Security Industry Authority (SIA) standards. It provides you with valuable content that enhances your understanding, skills and practical knowledge required for passing the exam.
Note: You need a First Aid at Work Qualification to apply for the Close Protection Licence.
Bodyguarding for VIPs and celebrities
Asset protection for high-end retailers
Protection for high-net-worth individuals
Residential Security
Private international assignments
To find out more about SIA security roles, please visit our blog, A Comprehensive Guide to Top SIA Security Jobs
On average, the salary of a Close Protection Officer (CPO) in the UK is £ 5,000 per month or between £200 to £400 per day.
The earning potential of Close Protection licence holders mainly depends on their experience, qualifications, location, and type of assignment they are working on.
Completing an SIA Close Protection Training Course is mandatory if you want to become a Close Protection Officer (CPO) in the UK.
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To complete the SIA Close Protection Training Course, you need around 16 to 19 days.
You will need to pass a Physical Intervention Assessment and Multiple Choice Exams to pass the SIA Close Protection Course successfully.
To prepare for your assessments, you can take free SIA Licence Training Mock Exams 2023.
The cost of an SIA Close Protection Licence is £204.
If you plan to apply for more than one SIA licence, you become eligible for a 50% discount. So you will need to pay £204 for the first SIA licence and £102 for any additional licences within the same application.
Besides this licence application fee, there are some additional costs, such as the SIA Close Protection Training Course and DBS criminal record check fees.
Check out our blog post, An In-depth Look into the SIA Badge Cost, to learn more about SIA Licence costs.
Read our blog post, An Essential Guide to SIA Licences: From Eligibility to Approval, to learn about requirements in detail.
Follow the steps to get an SIA Close Protection Licence.
SIA Licence Checker is a valuable tool to check the validity and status of your current SIA licence. Read our blog, A Comprehensive Guide to the SIA Licence Checker, to get to know more about this tool.
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Learners will gain a clear understanding of the specific duties of door supervisors in close protection settings. They will understand access control techniques, develop customer service and public interaction skills, and learn emergency procedures, including evacuation protocols and first aid response.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the specific duties of door supervisors in close protection settings. They will understand access control techniques, develop customer service and public interaction skills, and learn emergency procedures, including evacuation protocols and first aid response.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the specific duties of door supervisors in close protection settings. They will understand access control techniques, develop customer service and public interaction skills, and learn emergency procedures, including evacuation protocols and first aid response.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the specific duties of door supervisors in close protection settings. They will understand access control techniques, develop customer service and public interaction skills, and learn emergency procedures, including evacuation protocols and first aid response.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the specific duties of door supervisors in close protection settings. They will understand access control techniques, develop customer service and public interaction skills, and learn emergency procedures, including evacuation protocols and first aid response.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the specific duties of door supervisors in close protection settings. They will understand access control techniques, develop customer service and public interaction skills, and learn emergency procedures, including evacuation protocols and first aid response.
Learners will gain a clear understanding of the specific duties of door supervisors in close protection settings. They will understand access control techniques, develop customer service and public interaction skills, and learn emergency procedures, including evacuation protocols and first aid response.
Once you complete the SIA Close Protection Training Course, you will receive a Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry. It’s mandatory to get this qualification to get a Close Protection Licence.
Your SIA Security Guard Licence is valid for three years. After that, you will need to renew it. Once it expires, you will need to take a SIA Close Protection Top Up Course and re-apply for it. Read our blog post on Stay SIA Licensed: Your Guide to SIA Licence Renewal to learn about the SIA Licence renewal process.
To get your SIA licence, it’s mandatory to pass SIA-licence-linked qualifications from an approved training provider that has been approved by awarding organisations.
Yes, you need an SIA Close Protection Office (CPO) Licence to carry out a close protection role.
