SIA Close Protection Top-Up Course – Cardiff

Venue Location:

Cardiff

Course Duration:

3 Days (5 Days including First Aid)

Course Instructions:

Full course instructions will be sent via email prior to the course start date.

Course Information

The SIA Close Protection Top-Up Course is necessary for all current Close Protection Operatives (CPOs). This course is needed when they renew their SIA licence. The course is designed to refresh your knowledge, update your skills, and ensure you meet the latest industry standards. This training is essential to maintain your eligibility for work in the private security industry.

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Prerequisites:

To enrol in this course, you are required to hold a Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work (FAW) or an equivalent qualification, which must have at least 12 months remaining until expiry.

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What Knowledge Will I Acquire?

This 3-day Top-Up Course offers important updates on close protection practices. It focuses on the changing security landscape and the increased threat of terrorism. It also ensures you are equipped with the latest skills for conflict management, physical intervention, and operational planning.

Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

• Recognise potential terror threats and suspicious activities.
• Understand the principles of terrorism threat awareness, ensuring you can act swiftly and appropriately.
• Evacuation protocols and strategies to minimise harm in public and private environments.
• Develop your knowledge of counter-terrorism measures, risk identification, and emergency response.

Unit 2: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

• Learn how the duties of a Door Supervisor align with the responsibilities of a Close Protection Operative.
• Understand the licensing laws, health and safety regulations, and operational procedures in high-risk environments.
• Crowd control and conflict management strategies, ensuring the safety of both clients and the public.
• Managing entry points, conducting lawful searches, and responding to security breaches.

Unit 3: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the private security industry

• Review and practice non-violent intervention techniques to handle aggressive or non-compliant individuals.
• SIA close protection operatives in private the security industry, learn safe ways to intervene. These strategies follow legal and ethical rules. They help keep both yourself and your client safe.
• Understand how to adapt physical intervention methods to various environments, including high-pressure situations.

Unit 4: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry

• Master advanced physical intervention techniques specifically tailored for high-risk environments.
• Learn how to coordinate with your team to ensure seamless execution during physical interventions.
• Manage incidents of violence while minimising the risk to all involved parties.
• Emphasis on post-incident procedures, including report writing, and providing aftercare for affected individuals.

Why Choose Our Cardiff Close Protection Top-Up Training Course?

• Industry-Experienced Trainers: Our instructors have extensive experience in close protection operations and are fully accredited by leading industry bodies.
• Our training for close protection, will give you SIA top up training which is a requirement for close protection accreditation.
• Fully Accredited Certification: Upon successful completion, you will receive the SIA Close Protection Top-Up Certification, required to renew your Close Protection SIA licence.
• Convenient Location in Cardiff: Our Boho Club training facility offers an accessible and professional environment for your training needs.
• Real-World Training: The course includes practical scenarios that replicate real-world security challenges, ensuring you are prepared for any situation.

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Existing Close Protection Operatives looking to renew their SIA Licence.
• Professionals working in high-risk environments who require updated skills in conflict management, physical intervention, and terror threat awareness.

How to Book:

Ready to refresh your Close Protection skills and renew your SIA licence?

Book Now or contact us 02921690235 or info@asserosecurity.co.uk for more information.