Security & SIA Training Courses

COURSE OVERVIEW

Build Your Skills. Gain Your Qualifications. Advance Your Security Career.

Looking to start a career in the private security industry or develop your existing professional skills? SMARTT provides access to professional training and qualifications designed to help individuals build their knowledge, confidence and practical skills for the security sector.

Our security and SIA training courses cover a range of areas, including door supervision, close protection, spectator safety, physical intervention and conflict management. Whether you are entering the industry, developing specialist skills or progressing towards a training role, explore the courses available to support your professional development.

From security professionals working in public venues and events to those interested in close protection or delivering specialist training, SMARTT aims to help learners take their next step with confidence.

 

Our Security & SIA Training Courses

Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

Develop the knowledge and practical skills required for close protection work in the private security industry. This qualification covers the responsibilities and professional standards associated with protecting individuals, assessing risks and responding appropriately to security situations.

Suitable for individuals looking to pursue a career in close protection, subject to meeting the relevant entry requirements and SIA licensing requirements.

Key areas include:

  • Close protection principles and operational responsibilities.

  • Threat awareness and risk assessment.

  • Conflict management and communication.

  • Physical intervention skills.

  • Professional conduct within the security industry.

CURRICULUM of Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives

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.

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

Guided learning hours (GLH) 194

Minimum contact time (MCT) 194 

Number of days 18

Multiple-choice examinations, practical demonstration and a

portfolio of evidence

Topics covered:

  • Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
  • Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
  • Application of conflict management in the private security industry
  • Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
  • Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
  • Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
  • Application of physical intervention skills in the private security industry

All successful learners will be issued with a Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work Certificate, along with a wallet-sized plastic card detailing their qualification which is valid for a period of 3 years. Learners are required to be 14 years of age prior to certification.

  • Qualification Lifespan: The certificate itself does not have an expiration date once awarded.
  • SIA Licence Validity: Once you use the certificate to obtain your frontline SIA Close Protection Licence, the licence is valid for 3 years.
  • Renewal Requirements: To renew your SIA close protection licence after 3 years, you must complete mandatory Refresher Training (such as the Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives Refresher) and hold a valid Level 3 First Aid

Standard 16–21 Day Course (For New Entrants): will difer between £1,800 and £2,600, depending of any bolt on courses, such as 1st aid, Physical Intervention, Conflict Management Training

We have worked in partnership with SMARTT for a few years now delivering training courses. The courses are delivered professionally, friendly, attentive with 100% pass rate on all first aid courses.

Tracie Conlan-Fernandes – ALC, New College Durham

For further details on our Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives please contact us or we can arrange to call you back and discuss your requirements.

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