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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The Level 3 Award for Professional Investigators is a qualification for individuals who work or would like to work as professional investigators. It focuses on how to research information from various sources; gather information through interviews; and have an overview of surveillance operations, both overt and covert; on gathering information in support of an investigation; planning and reporting investigations. This includes identifying the objectives of the investigation; dealing with conflicts of interest; and how to report and present the findings on the investigation.
The qualification also deals with maintaining the security and confidentiality of all information during the investigation. Throughout, there is also the requirement of knowing and complying with the laws and regulations relevant to carrying out investigations. This qualification is based on the SIA Specification for Learning and Qualifications for Private Investigators and Pre-Cognition activities.
Anyone wishing to enhance their Surveillance skills and keep them sharp, anyone wishing to get into the remit of security and investigations
The 5-day UCP course also gives the learner the minimum requirements to step into the surveillance industry and be confident taking on surveillance contracts and tasks.
COURSE INFORMATION
5 days of intense training for Surveillance covering all aspects from theory to practical in the skills of private investigations within the surveillance industry.
Anyone wishing to enter the surveillance and investigation industry, or close protection would seriously need to take this type of training. This qualification is designed for those learners wishing to apply for a job in the private security industry.
Executive Close Protection kit list
Clothing
Dark suit (does not have to be black) black shoes, dark or neutral tie, black socks and crisp white and pastel colour shirt (double cuff preferably) discreet cuff links
Assortment of casual clothing “without” logo’s and writing on your shirts, jeans or Dockers; we don’t like bright colours partly due to the course covering surveillance and counter surveillance, bring some gym clothing as there will be hand to hand combat and fitness training.
Belt, tactical or leather. UCP centre can sell these tactical belts so please don’t worry if you find it hard to obtain.
Footwear
Good walking shoes with tread (we don’t recommend you buy new shoes just before the course due to wearing in (blisters) Weather cautious clothing in case of rain or breeze (think about what will make you comfortable) keep the shoe colour in line with the suit… trainers will be needed (no radical colours).
Equipment
Laptop with Microsoft word and power point, USB memory stick with 10 GB max as you will not get this returned, Camera or phone camera with leads, small and large Notebook (small for day to day log) black pen and pencil with rubber.
Repeat due to importance;
Laptop (not tablet unless you have windows, PowerPoint and word installed)
Windows or office
PowerPoint is a must for briefing and de-briefing
Notebook: pencil and pen, eraser camera/camera-phone with chargers.
- 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
5 Days
Course Cost
£3500
Location
UK, USA, Thailand, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Spain, Italy and Singapore
Course Dates
Any time of the month
Qualification
Award in CPD for Security, investigation, and Surveillance (Private Investigations)
Qualification
Working as a Bodyguard within the Private Security Industry
Skill Prerequisites
- None
*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
- Different investigations
- Accessing information
- Identifying criteria
- Law and legislation
- Consequences
- Collaborative relations
- Conflict of interest
- Reports
- Meeting the clients
- Sources of information
- Researching
- Methods
- Corroborating
- Evidence
- Integrity and continuity
- Etiquette and protocol
- Interview techniques
- Recordings
- Preparing surveillance operations
- Overt and covert surveillance operations
- Equipment
- Date protection and human rights
- Health and safety
- Conflict management
