Knowledge and Practical Skills Training (minimum 150 hours)

• Introduction to the Roles and Responsibilities of the Close Protection Operative
• Threat and Risk Assessment
• Surveillance Awareness
• Operational Planning
• Law and Legislation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Close Protection Teamwork
• Reconnaissance
• Close Protection Foot Techniques
• Route Selection
• Use of Close Protection Vehicle Techniques
• Search Procedures
• Incidents and Dilemmas
• Venue-Based Security
• Communication and Conflict Management Skills

First Aid Training

When applying for your licence you will be required to produce evidence that you have attained a recognised first aid award. You should present your valid first aid certificate to your training provider before you start your training. If you do not have a recognised first aid award you will need to get one in order to get your licence. This is in addition to the minimum 150 hours knowledge and practical skills training.

First aid awards recognised by the SIA are:

• First Aid at Work – 4 day course (HSE approved)
• First Person on Scene (FPOS) Intermediate Award – 30 hours (Edexcel / IHCD)

If you already have some other form of first aid training you may wish to have it accredited as prior learning towards the FPOS qualification – please contact PPS.

Exemption and Part-exemption Arrangements

If you already have some form of formal close protection training it may mean that you are exempt from all or part of the SIA approved training