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Close Protection Training for Security Personnel

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Summary

Price
£18 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

This course teaches you everything on the topic thoroughly from scratch so you can claim a certificate of achievement for free to showcase your achievement in professional life. This Close Protection course is a comprehensive, instructor-guided course, designed to provide a detailed understanding of the nature of the related sector and your key roles within it.

The training materials of this course are available online for you to learn at your own pace and fast-track your career with ease.

Learning Outcomes

  • Assessing potential threats and mitigating their likelihood
  • Choosing vehicles and emergency procedures based on circumstance
  • Understanding UK laws regarding harassment and physical assault
  • Aims and principles of a CPO and their supporting team
  • Planning routes and activities for vehicles and when on foot

Key Features

  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
  • Developed by qualified professionals in the field
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

Curriculum

  • Module 01: Introduction
  • Module 02: The Close Protection Team
  • Module 03: The Planning
  • Module 04: Threat Assessment
  • Module 05: Vehicle Drills: Embus and Debus
  • Module 06: Route Selection and Reconnaissance
  • Module 07: Legislation Regarding Close Protection

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Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Certificate of completion

Hard copy certificate - Included

You will get the hard copy certificates for Free! The delivery charge of the hard copy certificate inside the UK is £3.99 each.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

Course media

Description

Details Course Curriculum

Module 1: Introduction

  • Who and what is the Close Protection Officer (CPO)?
  • The principal
  • The aim
  • Where do close protection operatives come from?
  • Why become a CPO?
  • Desirable characteristics of a CPO

Module 2: The Close Protection Team

  • The team
  • Detail commander
  • Personal Escort Section (PES) team
  • Advance team
  • Driver
  • Mobile support team (back-up vehicle)
  • Operational Commander (OC)
  • The terminology used by the team

Module 3: The Planning

  • Primary Planning
  • Planning of CPOs
  • Planning of the Perimeter
  • Planning of Vehicles-Route-Travelling
  • Planning of the Foot Protection Team
  • General Operational Planning
  • Responsibilities and Tasks of Protection Team

Module 4: Threat Assessment

  • Threat
  • Risk or threat
  • Categories of threat
  • Breaking down threat assessment
  • The capability of the threat source
  • Security survey
  • Travelling overseas
  • Threat levels
  • The value of threat assessment

Module 5: Vehicle Drills: Embus and Debus

  • Basic principles of embus or debus
  • Orthodox and unorthodox drills
  • Working solo
  • Two-person formation (working with one vehicle)
  • Two-person formation (using two vehicles)
  • Three-person formation
  • Four-person formation (using two vehicles)
  • Five-person formation (using two vehicles)
  • Line formations
  • Conclusion

Module 6: Route Selection and Reconnaissance

  • Importance of route selection and reconnaissance
  • General principles of route selection and planning
  • Phases of route selection and reconnaissance
  • Vulnerable points
  • Additional information
  • Considerations for general security

Module 7: Legislation Regarding Close Protection

  • The Law
  • Criminal Offences
  • Harassment
  • Assault
  • Use of Force
  • Breach of the Peace
  • Trespassing
  • Other offences
  • The Private Security Industry Act
  • The Security Industry Authority (SIA)
  • Applying for a licence
  • Training and Respecting Human Rights
  • Summary

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this course, are fully CPD UK accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

Disclaimer: The CPD approved course is owned by E-Learning Solutions Ltd and is distributed under license.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Who is this course for?

Anyone with a knack for learning new skills can take this course. While this comprehensive training is popular for preparing people for job opportunities in the relevant fields, it also helps to advance your career for promotions.

Requirements

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this course.

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