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TASK Close Protection Training Courses

The TASK course to train the Close Protection Operative (CPO) is designed to give potential CPOs the very best knowledge and skills required to become a prime operator.

TASK graduates gain a comprehensive package of qualifications that are not only recognised by the Security Industry but are also relevant to industry and business in general. TASK International is a Preferred Supplier to the Career Transition Partnership it is permissible for Service Leavers to use their Individual Resettlement Training Cost (IRTC) grant in concert with Enhanced Learning Credit (ELC).



Security Industry Authority

The TASK International Close Protection Operatives course leads to the relevant qualifications as required by the Security Industry Authority for application for a Close Protection Operative licence.

Clients

Students come from all areas of civilian and military backgrounds. TASK International has a wide client base of students from all over the world. TASK has carried out Close Protection training courses outside of the UK for civilian and government organisations.
For more information see Overseas Training

Course Outline

Duration:

The course is three weeks in duration, encompassing 150 hours knowledge and practical skills training. The course also includes the three day HSE approved First Aid at Work certificate which is a requirement when applying for a front line Close Protection Operators licence from the SIA.

Course Syllabus:


Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the close protection operative
Threat and risk assessment
Surveillance awareness
Operational planning
Law and legislation
Interpersonal skills
Physical Intervention and legal use of force
Close protection team work
Reconnaissance
Close protection foot techniques
Route selection
Use of close protection vehicle techniques
Search awareness
Incidents and dilemmas
Venue based security
Communication and conflict management skills

Other information

Training is undertaken throughout the UK.


Course Cost:


£1,915 + VAT – The cost of the course includes all examination fees and certification from outside awarding bodies, training costs and 3 day H&SE First Aid. TASK International is part of the Careers Transition Partnership and approved as a MOD supplier. We are able to accept Enhanced Learning Credits and Resettlement Grant towards payment.

Contact us for more information

Course Availability:

The courses are run on a bi-monthly basis – See Course Dates for more information .

To request a brochure please use our contact page

Close Protection Refresher Training:

Students who already hold a Close Protection training qualification and are exempt form undertaking the full 3 week Close Protection course as per the SIA requirement. For further information can be obtained from the SIA website

The refresher training course is in two parts

Part 1: First Aid HSE four day course. £250 + VAT

Part 2: Close Protection refresher training package 2 ½ day course. £385 + VAT

To request a brochure please use our contact page

 

 



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