Level 3 Award in Close Protection Training

Course Details

Qualification Number: 610/0751/1
Learning Aim Reference: 61007511
Credit Value: 24
Assessment Method: Multiple-choice examinations, practical demonstration and a portfolio of evidence
Guided Learning Hours (GLH): 194
Minimum Contact Time (MCT): 194
Number Of Days: 18
Total Qualification Time (TQT): 235

* The SIA stipulates a minimum number of contact hours and a minimum number of training days *

Qualification Overview and Objective

The objective of this qualification is to support a role in the workplace. It is designed for learners wishing to apply for a licence from the Security Industry Authority (SIA) to work as a Close Protection Operative. Due to licence integration, upon completion, learners can also apply for a licence to become a door supervisor.

Entry Requirements

To register for this qualification, learners must be aged 18 and over.
Learners must hold a valid Level 3 (RQF/QCF) (Level 6 (SCQF)) 3-day full first-aid qualification before they can begin any close protection training.
Learners should present their first-aid certificate to their training provider before they start training. This certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date.