Close Protection Operatives are more and more in demand than ever before due to the present rise in both Criminal and Terrorist activities with many Close Protection Operatives working in Hostile countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan.

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 a 14 day period at our Training Centre in Orpington, Kent, with an additional 2 days for the you FREE NVQ in Spectator Safety.

It is part of the Security Industry Authority requirement that you will be taught the following subjects with a minimum of 150 guided learning hours:

• 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.
• Weapon Selection – Concealment & Drawing Techniques.
• Anti Ambush Drills.
• Actions on Drills: Vehicle Breakdown – Cross Decking Drills.
• Use of Body Cover.
• Equipment used by a Close Protection Operatives.
• Travel Security.
• First Aid.

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. Thor Security Consultants Ltd will assist you with completing your application form for the licence and act as counter signatories to confirm your details if required.

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

Candidates will carry out practical exercises at our training centre and will be required to carry out evening study prior to taking the final exams.

All candidates are to ensure that they are physically fit prior to starting the course. Sports will be played on a daily basis.

Our aim is to give you the right skills necessary to operate in a Close Protection Role anywhere in the world including hostile environments.

Candidates will be constantly assessed throughout the course by the instructors on their performance, attitude and ability.

Candidates will be required to undertake a project in planning an assignment as part of their course work.

Those successful candidates who pass all aspects of the course will be awarded the following qualification:

• BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection Operations.

All security related courses run by Thor Security Consultants Ltd meet the requirement of the Security Industry Authority.

Course fees:

Inclusive of candidate registration and exam fee with edexcel, First Aid and your NVQ in Spectator Safety £1750.00

Course date: 11th January to 26th January 2010, 15th March to 30th March 2010.

Other course dates are shown on our website: www.tsconsultants.org


For further information please call us on Tel: 0845 459 9865 or email us at enquires@tsconsultants.org

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