SIA Close Protection (Funded)
These programmes are free for individuals who are unemployed and claiming a benefit (i.e. JSA, ESA, IS). Individuals in receipt of JSA need to contact their work coach to be referred onto this course.
Our Level 3 Course for Close Protection Officers gives you the qualification to work within the industry in the UK, however in reality offers so much more. This course is aimed at ex-Armed Forces, Door Supervisors and Security Officers with at least one year of security experience.
The course involves:
- Law and Legislation
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Threat Assessment and Risk Management
- Surveillance
- Venue Security Operations
- Operational Planning
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Reconnaissance
- Foot Drills
- Planning and Selecting Routes
- Vehicle Movement, Tactics and Operations
- Search Techniques and Procedures
Employment in a range of sectors including: Facilities Management and the Security Industry.
You will be assessed through portfolio building, exams, workbooks and practical assessments.
You must achieve a Level 1 or above in your Functional Skills initial assessment.
You need to be able to provide:
- Proof of benefits (Job Seekers Allowance)
- Proof of ID and residency
- UK Nationals: Passport or Full Birth Certificate + 2 proofs of address (no older than 3 months)
- EU Nationals: Passport, EU ID Card/Travel Documents or Birth Certificate + 2 proofs of address (no older than 3 months)
- Non UK/EU Nationals: Passport/ Home Office Documents. 2 proofs of address (no older than 3 months), and proof of residency in the UK/EU for 3 consecutive years
- No criminal records - CRB check (overseas CRB check also required for those who have spent more than six months abroad in the last five years)
On successful completion of the course, you will receive:
- Level 1 Award in Employability Skills
- Act Awareness certificate
- ACT – Security Certificate
- Level 2 Award in Cyber Security Awareness for Business
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- Level 3 Award in Close Protection
Speak to your Work Coach for more information on how to apply.
Course duration: 8 weeks



