Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection Operations

This course offers those candidates who are both new and old to the close protection industry the opportunity to obtain a recognised qualification in their chosen field. 


This course is run over an 18 day period at our fully equipped training Centre in the heart of the Forest of Dean.  

For the Close Protection course in Kenya, this would be 21 days including fly to and from the UK.

It is part of the Security Industry Authority requirement that you will be taught the following subjects with a minimum of 140 guided learning hours of which has three (7) Mandatory units: 


Unit 1: Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative in the PSI
Unit 2: Working as a Close Protection Operative in the PSI
Unit 3: Application of Conflict Management in the PSI
Unit 4: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the PSI
Unit 5: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the PSI
Unit 6: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operative in the PSI
Unit 7: Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the PSI

• Working as a close protection operative 
• Planning, preparing and supporting a close protection operation 
• Conflict management within the PSI These are further broken down into the following subjects 
• Skills and Team Work in Close Protection. 
• Law and Legislation in Close Protection. 
• Assessment, Planning and Route Selection. 
• Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Incidents and Dilemmas. 
• Techniques for Close Protection Operatives. 
• Communications and Conflict Management. 
• Convoy Driving Skills. 
• Project Work. 
• Anti-Ambush Drills. 
• Actions on Drills: Vehicle Breakdown – Cross Decking Drills. 
• Use of Body Cover. • Equipment used by Close Protection Operatives. 
• Travel Security. 
• FREC 3. 

During the course, you will be taught everything you need know to obtain your Close Protection licence from the Security Industry Authority and enter into this unique field.

The course will be predominantly hands on with plenty of scenario based learning skills and activities.

The Candidate will be responsible for their own flights to and from the UK

UK Cost

• All exam fees and certification.

• Level 3 FAW

Total Cost of course: £2000.00

Our Fees do not include accommodation, candidate will be responsible for finding their own accommodation.