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SIA Top-Up Training for Close Protection
This 3-day SIA Top-Up Training Course is for Close Protection Officers and is for any Close Protection officer looking to renew their CP licence. It helps them stay current and meet new SIA qualification requirements.
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SIA Top-Up Training for Close Protection
The Close Protection Officer Top-Up Training Course is for current SIA Licence holders who want to renew their Close Protection SIA Licence. As there are some updates in the qualification after October 1st 2022, you must take a refresher course to upgrade your knowledge. This course will also help you refresh your previously learned content.
If you want to check the validity of your current SIA licence, read our blog, “A Comprehensive Guide to the SIA Licence Checker.”
First Aid Requirement for Refresher SIA Close Protection Course
You must also take a first aid qualification to renew your SIA Licence for Close Protection. It’s a 3-day First Aid at Work Training (FAW) Course that equips you with the knowledge and skills related to first aid.
Cost of the Top-Up Close Protection SIA Course
The SIA Close Protection Top Up Training course fee starts from £350.
Entry Requirements for Close Protection Officer Top-Up Training Course
- Must previously have taken the full close protection course
- Be over 18
- Have taken the First Aid at Work Training (FAW) Course
- Must have at least a reasonable fitness level.
Assessments
The Top Up Close Protection Course has 4 multiple-choice questions and 2 practical assessments.
|
Sr. No. |
Assessment Type |
Units |
No. of Questions |
Time |
|
1 |
MCQ |
Unit 1: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry |
10 Questions |
20 Minutes |
|
2 |
MCQ |
Unit 2: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry |
29 Questions |
45 Minutes |
|
3 |
MCQ + Practical Assessment |
Unit 3: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry |
30 Questions |
45 Minutes |
|
4 |
MCQ + Practical Assessment |
Unit 4: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry |
30 Questions |
45 Minutes |
If you want to know about other SIA jobs, read our blog, “A Comprehensive Guide to Top SIA Security Jobs.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a close protection upskilling course designed for close protection officers with valid Security Industry Authority (SIA) Licenses. The Top-Up SIA Close Protection Course aims to equip learners with the essential skills and knowledge and update them on the latest license-linked qualification requirements.
Close protection and bodyguard services are closely related but differ in scope and approach.
While both roles aim to protect individuals or groups, close protection involves a more comprehensive approach, while bodyguards focus primarily on personal safety and security.
Close protection encompasses a broader range of security measures, including threat assessment, risk management, and logistics planning. Close protection officers often work behind the scenes to ensure the safety of their clients. On the other hand, a bodyguard primarily focuses on physical protection and immediate security.