Control Risks Training

Control Risks’ close protection training course

In order to work in close protection in the UK, you must hold a Close Protection SIA license. To gain this license close protection officers must have attended an accredited close protection course, hold a valid Health & Safety Executive first aid certificate and passed a criminal background check. Control Risks runs accredited close protection courses to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge required by the SIA - Security Industry Authority. We are a preferred supplier to the Career Transition Partnership. Participants who pass the exam at the end of the course will be awarded a level 3 BTEC certificate in close protection operations. We have now achieved Approved Learner Provider status, which enables service leavers to claim back 80% of the close protection course costs (excluding food and accommodation) from the MoD as part of their resettlement package.

About the course

Our SIA accredited courses cover all key competencies mandatory for close protection operations. In addition, our instructors will be able to recommend available employment routes open to you. The course covers:

• Threat and risk assessment
• Defensive driver training and situational awareness
• Venue based security
• Communication and conflict management skills
• Real-life, practical final close protection exercise
• Writing and updating your CV

Practical scenario exercises

The course provides operatives with all the skills they need to deal effectively with the challenges they are likely to face as a close protection operative. Mixing theory with practical, the course devotes considerable time and attention to practical scenario exercises to give participants the chance to practice the skills and techniques they have been taught. The course concludes with a real life, practical final close protection exercise.

Expert instructors

The course is taught by experienced instructors who combine extensive expertise in providing close protection, with current experience delivering close protection training courses.

Career opportunities

We take pride in our reputation for delivering close protection training which is well respected by employers, enjoyable for participants and, most importantly, gives attendees a head-start in finding work. Previous students of our close protection training now work within close protection, bodyguarding or security consultancy on deployments all around the world. Many are employed by Control Risks. 

Training facilities

The course takes place on our secluded 1,000 acre estate, ensuring privacy for practical scenario exercises. On-site accommodation and catering are provided in luxury cottages.

Course fees

15 day close protection course - £2,660 (includes full board and examination fee)
With First Aid at Work course - £3,250

Refresher course

We also offer refresher courses for those who have completed accredited close protection courses, or the option to sit the examination only. For further information, please contact us.