ProQual Level 3 Award in Security Chauffeur Driving

COURSE INFORMATION

This Qualification Is Appropriate For Individuals Who Wish To Work In A Close Protection Driving Role As Well At Those Who Want To Simply Experience Another Side To The Industry

Topics Included Within This Qualification Include Understanding The: Importance Of Vehicle Roadworthiness; Searching And Route Selection. It Also Includes Map Reading, Equipment And Resources Used, Hazard Perception And Situational Awareness, Dynamic Risk Assessment And Manoeuvring

The Awarding Organisation For This Qualification Is ProQual Awarding Body And The Regulatory Body Is The Office Of Qualifications And Examinations Regulation (Ofqual)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must be aged 18+.
Candidates must have good command of English language(reading & writing)

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

instructor
Training equipment
Exams
Awards
Classroom
Range (where applicable)
Ammo (where applicable)

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Accommodation (where applicable)
Food and beverages
Flights (where applicable)
Airport Transfers (where applicable)
Safety Glasses (where applicable)
Ear Defenders (where applicable)

Course Length

10 DAYS

Award

ProQual Level 3 Award in Security Chauffeur Driving

Course Cost

£5380

Location

USA, UK, Italy and Lebanon

Course Dates

Any time of the month

Assessments

There must be valid, authentic and sufficient for all the assessment criteria. However, one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning outcome or assessment criterion.

Skill Prerequisites

Close protection operation for vehicles, foot drills and route planning
Valid DL and international license required
UCP Level 2 Basic Award in First Aid at Work Awareness
Or Equivalent with Instructor’s Approval

*All prerequisite awards should not be expired
so please check the expiry date before applying
*All Candidates should have a reasonable level
of personal fitness

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

UNIT H/615/4326
ROAD SAFETY FOR SECURITY CHAUFFEUR DRIVING

Learning Outcome – The learner will: | Assessment Criterion – The learner can:

1 Understand Aspects Of The Highway Code

1.1 Explain Key Safety Aspects With Regard To Safe Driving
1.2 Explain The Legal Factors Whilst Driving

2 Understand The Importance Of Maintaining A Vehicle’s Roadworthiness

2.1 Explain The Legal Fundamentals Of Keeping A Vehicle Roadworthy
2.2 Identify The Practical Necessity Of Keeping A Vehicle Roadworthy

3 Understand Methods Of Hazard Perception

3.1 State Potential Areas Where Hazards Occur
3.2 Explain Time Related Hazards
3.3 State Hazards Relevant To Road Types

4 Be Able To Demonstrate Situational Awareness

4.1 Read Road And Traffic Conditions And Alter Speed And Direction Accordingly

5 Be Able To Drive A Vehicle Safely

5.1 Explain Methods Of Hazard Perception And Advanced Awareness When Operating A Vehicle

UNIT M/615/4328
SAFETY ASPECTS OF SECURITY CHAUFFEUR DRIVING

1 Be Familiar With Vehicle And Auxiliary Equipment

1.1 State Key Safety Aspects With Regard To Safe Driving
1.2 Explain The Legal Factors Whilst Using Driving

2 Understand Why A Systematic Search Of A Vehicle Is Important

2.1 Explain The Fundamentals Of Vehicle Searches
2.2 State The Importance Of Vehicle Searches
2.3 Identify Equipment And Resources That Could Aid
In Vehicle Searches

3 Know Which Equipment And Resources Are Available To A Close Protection Drive

3.1 Identify Safety Equipment Necessary To Carry In Vehicles
3.2 Explain Task Specific Equipment For A Close Protection Driver And Its Uses

4 Be Able To Drive In An Economical Manner

4.1 Explain Why Economical Driving Is Advantageous
4.2 Demonstrate Methods Of Driving Economically

5 Understand Methods Of Hazard Perception

5.1 Explain Methods Of Hazard Perception And Advanced Awareness When Operating A Vehicle

UNIT T/615/4329
SECURITY CHAUFFEUR DRIVING

1 Know How To Interpret Information From Maps

1.1 Explain Different Types Of Roads And Symbols
1.2 Explain How To Judge Distances On A Map

2 Understand Why Security Whilst In Transit Is Important

2.1 Explain The Need For Security In Transit
2.2 Explain And Demonstrate Methods Of Providing Security Whilst In Transit
2.3 Demonstrate Methods Of Providing Security Whilst In Transit

3 Understand Chauffeur Protocol And Etiquette

3.1 Explain The Importance Of Professional Protocol And Etiquette When Dealing With VIPs
3.2 State Why Confidentiality Is Important

4 Be Able To Carry Out Dynamic Risk Assessments Whilst Driving

4.1 Carry Out A Risk Assessment When Cornering
4.2 Carry Out A Risk Assessment When Driving In Darkness
4.3 Carry Out A Risk Assessment When Using Multi Lane Roads

UNIT K/615/4330
EMBUS AND DEBUS PROCEDURES IN SECURITY CHAUFFEUR DRIVING

1. Understand Effective Embus And Debus Procedures

1.1 Describe Suitable Areas To Carry Out Embus And Debus
1.2 Carry Out The Safe Collection Of A VIP
1.3 Explain Reasons For Having A Primary And Secondary Pick Up Point

2 Be Able To Drive Safely Around Corners At High Speed

2.1 Explain The Reasons To Why High Speed Cornering Would Be Used
2.2 State The Practical And Legal Implications To Carry Out Such A Manoeuvre

3 Be Able To Reverse Safely At High Speed

3.1 State The Safety Factors Involved With High Speed Reversing
3.2 Explain When To Use Such A Method
3.3 Demonstrate A Controlled High Speed Reverse

4 Understand Emergency Procedures

4.1 State When An Emergency Procedure Should Be Put Into Place And The Legal Implications
4.2 Explain Areas Of A Vehicle That Can Be Incapacitated By Another
4.3 State The Safe And Effective Way Of Moving Obstructions From The Road With Force
4.4 State When And How To Mount Obstructions And The Adverse Effects It Can Have On A Vehicle

UNIT A/615/4333R
ROUTE SELECTION IN SECURITY CHAUFFEUR DRIVING

1. Understand The Need For Route Selection When Security Chauffeur Driving

1.1 State The Importance Of Producing A Primary And Secondary Route
1.2 Explain The Need For Route Selection
1.3 Explain Factors That Need To Be Considered When Carrying Out Route Selection

2 Be Able To Carry Out Tactical Driving For Both High And Low Profile VIPs

2.1 State The Difference Between High And Low VIPs And The Threats Related To Both
2.2 Demonstrate Low Level Protection Driving
2.3 Demonstrate High Level Protection Driving

3 Be Able To Carry Out One, Two And Three Vehicle VIP Escort Drills

3.1 Explain When And How One Two And Three Vehicle Convoys Would Be Used
3.2 Carry Out One Vehicle Protection Driving
3.3 Carry Out Two Vehicle Protection Driving
3.4 Explain Procedures When Carrying Out Three Vehicle Protection Driving

4 Be Able To Safety Carry Out Anti Surveillance Manoeuvres

4.1 Explain Anti Surveillance Drills To Identify If Surveillance Is Being Carried Out
4.2 Carry Out A “Three Sides Of A Box” Manoeuvre
4.3 Carry Out Roundabout Manoeuvres
4.4 Carry Out Lane Changing Manoeuvres
4.5 Safely Alter Speed And Direction To Detect Surveillance
4.6 Discuss Alternative Methods Available To A Driver
4.7 Demonstrate With Two Vehicles How To Safely Detect And Evade Suspect Vehicles