14 Day UCP Level 3 Certificate For Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry
With surveillance and reconnaissance an individual bodyguard module
COURSE INFORMATION
This CPO course is great for anyone wishing to get their first real mission pasted on their CV before they leave the course.
Although this is aimed at anyone wishing to enter the world of Close Protection it has a bonus module for learning the skills and drills as an individual bodyguard “IBG” which is not normally taught on any level 3 CPO course but makes up 50% of real-world operations.
This course you will gain the correct knowledge as a Close Protection Officer working within a team but also, you will learn and carry out a mission as an individual bodyguard on a real VIP and use this as your first profile career move.
The UCP UK Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry is ideal for anyone wishing to work as a Close Protection Operative as it provides them with the necessary skills and knowledge to apply for most international licences due to the content it covers and the TQT learning hours. (which is 160hrs.
This qualification is based on the UK’s SIAs ‘Specifications for Learning and Qualifications for Close Protection Operatives.’
ASSESSMENTS
Clothing
- Grey, Blue Or Black Suit, Black Shoes, Dark Or Neutral Tie, Black Socks, Belt
- Casual Jeans Or Dockers; Gym Clothing
- Laptop With Microsoft Word And Power Point,
- USB Memory Stick With 10 GB Max
- Pencil And Pen, Eraser
- Tactical Belt
- Tactical Boots
- Tactical Pants And Shirt
- Holster For Glock 17/19
- Ear Defenders
- Knee Pads
- Chest Rig
- Ballistic Glasses
- Instructor
- Training equipment
- Exams
- Awards
- Classroom
- Range (Where Applicable)
- Ammo (Where Applicable)
- Accommodation (where applicable)
- Food and beverages
- Flights (where applicable)
- Airport Transfers (where applicable)
- Safety Glasses (Where Applicable)
- Ear Defenders (Where Applicable)
Course Length
14 Days
• 4 Days Online Learning – Complete advanced theoretical modules and operational preparation
• 10 Days Practical Training – Intensive, instructor-led hands-on exercises, simulations, and field scenarios
• Assessments & Final Mission – Continuous evaluation culminating in a live operational exercise to demonstrate full competency
Certification
Students who successfully complete the course will be awarded a globally recognised UCP UK Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry, a British qualification by British instructors and London based organisation.
Please note: You do not gain any award for surveillance or reconnaissance on this course. (See our surveillance courses section if this remit interests you)
Assessment
Assessment is by way of a practical and multiple-choice assessment, for IQA reasons some assessments may be filmed for quality purposes.
Course Cost
£4750 + VAT
Flexible Options: Additional firearms training and specialist qualifications can be added at checkout.
Location
London/Kent (United Kingdom) and Bangkok (Thailand)
Course Dates
Every month on the 10th
Prerequisites
- For this qualification learners must be a minimum age of 18 years old.
- Must be of reasonable health and fitness levels due to the nature of the course.
*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
COURSE CONTENTS
All operatives no matter where you want to end up (High Risk Hostile, Surveillance, on Ships, must really hold this qualification as their base foundation.
What’s covered inside the practical training TQT 120 hours (10 days)
- Foot drills
- Surveillance awareness
- Surveillance Mission
- Reconnaissance mission
- Physical Intervention
- Teamwork in the CP team
- Vehicle drills
- Search procedures
- Reaction to Attack
- Individual Bodyguard live task
What’s covered via online training TQT 40 hours (4 days)
- Roles & responsibilities of a CPO
- Threat & risk assessment
- Operational planning
- Law & legislation
- Interpersonal skills
- Route selection
- Incidents & dilemmas
- Communication & conflict management skills
The Qualification Comprises Seven Mandatory Units:
1. Principles of Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
2. Working as a Close Protection Operative in the Private Security Industry
3. Application of Conflict Management in the Private Security Industry
4. Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
5. Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
6. Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives Working in the Private Security Industry
7. Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives Working in the Private Security Industry
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