CLOSE PROTECTION
18 DAY COURSE
COURSE INFO
Each aspect of our CP training courses features practical teaching – including realistic live operations – as well as theory-based classes, to keep you fully engaged and to get you acclimatised to the fast-paced reality of life as a close protection operative.
Taking place over 18 days, our SIA close protection courses will not only prepare you to completely understand and meet the expectations of all clientele under an array of different environments and scenarios, but will also ensure you stand out to potential private security employers and individual clients as an exceptional and elite close protection operative.
Units 1 & 2 Principles & Working as a Close Protection Operative
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Roles and Responsibilities
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Relevant Legislation
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Threat Assessment
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Risk Management
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Personal & Professional Skills
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Enhanced Surveillance
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Search Procedures
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Foot Drills - Embus / Debus
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Venue Security
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Route Planning
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Reconnaissance
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Transport Management
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Operational Planning
Units 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7
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Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
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Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
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Door Supervision Responsibilities for Close Protection Operatives
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Physical Intervention for Door Supervisors
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Physical Intervention for Close Protection Operatives
TOPICS
SKILLS PREREQUISITES
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Regulated First Aid Level 3 Certificate
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Be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English
*Regulated First Aid Level 3 or similar medical course is required, If you do not hold this qualification, (we deliver a blended learning 2 day Level 3 First Aid at work course that includes an element of e-learning that needs to be completed immediately prior to the commencement of any CP course. This way, you can gain both your First Aid and CP qualification in a continuous 20 day period).
Please book well in advance where possible as there is some home learning required prior to attendance of the start of the First Aid course.
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No previous CP experience needed!
No police or military experience needed!
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
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Casual clothing (Jeans, t-shirt, polo, comfortable footwear)
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Smart wear (Dark Suit, shirt, tie and shoes)
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Windows Laptop computer running Microsoft Word 2010 or later
BLENDED
LEVEL 3 FIRST
AID AT WORK
COURSE
2025 DATES
LEVEL 3 CLOSE PROTECTION
COURSE
2025 DATES
£250.00 + VAT
SELECT YOUR LOCATION
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29 - 30th March
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24 - 25th May
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5 -6th July
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28 - 29th July
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30 - 31 August
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4 - 5th September
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29 - 30th November
If you currently hold a L3 FA certificate, it must have at least 12 months of remaining validity in order to be eligible as a prerequisite for any of our training courses.
£2250.00 + VAT
SELECT YOUR LOCATION
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31st March - 17th April
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26th May -12th June
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7th July - 24th July
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1st - 18th Sept
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6th Oct - 23rd Oct
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1st Dec - 18th Dec
Book your CP course with only a £250.00 deposit.
This will secure your chosen date / location.
Course balance is to be paid in full a minimum of 14 days prior to your course start date.
BENEFITS
High Pass Rate
At COBRA, we pride ourselves on delivering the best training possible, ensuring the necessary skills are passed to each individual student.
Self-Reflection
On the rare occasion where a student may not be successful in passing a module, the first question we ask is – could the training have been better? Re-sits are available (T&Cs apply)
SIA Licence Application
After course completion, we keep the communication lines open to help with licence issues, licence renewal, potential employment both with COBRA and other security providers
Future Employment
COBRA cannot guarantee future employment but with our strong industry links we will endeavour to ensure suitable candidates have the best chance of securing employment with associate private security providers.
