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Due to an unavoidable last minute cancellation, we now have 1 place remaining on our BTEC Level 3, Edexcel accredited CP course which starts this Friday 17th May.

The 16 day course will be held at our dedicated training venue in Ashford, Kent and is normally £2070 but due to the short notice we are letting it go for JUST £1000 including VAT, exam fees and certificates!!

We know it’s short notice but at this price, you really can't afford to turn it down!

Contact us now to book your place – 01233 614796.

Following reports from a reader of the Kentish Express newspaper that an unknown celebrity was spotted in Starbucks coffee shop in Ashford High Street, surrounded by security personnel, a hive of activity began on the newspaper's Facebook page. After reading all of the speculative comments about who it could have been, we thought that we better come clean about what was really going on!

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As a modern day CP officer you are expected to react and respond quickly in difficult situations, as well as identify potential threats prior to a problem occurring. Do you think you have the skill set to excel in this area of work? 

Our 15 day Close Protection course provides students with an in-depth knowledge of the key topics required to become a professional. The core SIA modules will develop your skills in conflict management, operational planning and threat and risk assessment amongst others. 

Our next course takes place between 12 - 26 April 2013, sign up today!

How many people would have the confidence to help if they were a bystander in this situation?

TASK International's FPOSi course would provide you with the skills and confidence to potentially save a life if you were the first person on scene. 

Contact TASK International for more information or click here to read about the FPOSi course.

Click here to read TASK International's article in Security Industry
E-magazine.

Click here to read a copy of the full magazine.

Interested in improving your driving skills?

Want to save money on fuel and your insurance premiums?

According to recent figures, car insurance premiums have risen by 3%-10% following sharp increases to insurers’ costs, which could mean some drivers will be forced to pay hundreds of pounds extra for their policy.

Many car insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who can demonstrate that they have attended training courses to improve their driving skills.

Contact TASK International today to book onto the next 1-day Advanced Driver Training Course or click here for further information.

This course is open to anyone with a full UK driving license.

TASK International provides a level of training that allows its students to feel confident and knowledgeable in an emergency. Our course is appropriate for a range of people, from civilians to police officers. The course meets the SIA first aid requirements and provides knowledge of how to provide basic life support and automated defibrillation alongside other potentially life saving procedures. 

Our next course taking place 04 -07 March now has limited availability so book your place today.

Contact TASK International for more information or click here to read about the FPOSi course.

Examination board, Edexcel, recently visited TASK International’s offices to conduct its annual Quality Review and Development check on the company, as well as a BTEC Standards Verification check on both its Close Protection and FPOSi courses, to ensure that the practices, procedures and supporting standards are being adhered to correctly.

We are delighted to say that TASK International passed all three with flying colours.

The Quality Review & Development check is carried out at BTEC centres every year, to look at overall management and delivery of BTEC programmes from Entry to Level 3.

A subject specialist Edexcel Standard Verifier is appointed by the awarding body to undertake sampling of BTEC programmes to ensure that they are assessing to national standards and to encourage centres to continue to deliver best practice in vocational assessment, which we are and guarantee our students that we will continue to do so.

Well done to the team at TASK International for achieving another year of great results!

The team at TASK International has kicked off the new week with another FPOSi course.

Today the new group of students will cover:

1)      The role of FPOS

2)      Scene Management

3)      Communication with Patients

4)      Examination and Assessment

5)      Pre-hospital Environment

6)      Infection Control

Due to increased demand, TASK International has also added another course date to this year’s calendar to accommodate the increased level of enquiries for the course.

The additional FPOSi course will be held at our new training venue, Cannon House, located in Ashford Town Centre and will run from Monday 11 February – Thursday 14 February 2013.

The course is priced at £499.00 per person + VAT making the total price £598.80 (inclusive of VAT, Exam Fees and Certificates)

Pay just £500 inc VAT when you book before Friday 01 February*

Click here to read the full FPOS course leaflet

*Special offer applies to FPOSi course 11-14 February 2013 only.

The following is a comment left on our Facebook page by one of the students who attended TASK International's FPOSi course 14 - 17 January 2013:

"Im in no way associated with TASK but wanted to write a review on the FPOS-I which ive recently completed in Ashford. The Instructor John was extremely knowledgable utilising his vast experience gained from 27 years in the forces both British and Foreign. The group was small enough that we all got enough attention and help from the instructor. It was both theory and practical based with the equipment being used way beyond my expectations. Dummies, gases, Fluids, Neck braces, AEDs, fake arms complete with fake blood, stretchers the works. Although we were only required to learn to a certain level John took us all above and beyond, explaining tools, definitions and equipment in great detail. There was never a question too bone, with everything being explained in great detail and to a level that we could all comprehend. The days were as long as needed them to be with John offering to stay extra if extra help was needed. The week offered more than enough opportunities for everyone on the course to get hands on with dummies as well as each other practicing the drills and skills until both ourselves and the Instructor were happy with. Ultimately i cant recommend the course enough. Nice setting, great price and overall an instructor that genuinely wanted to impart his knowledge to the blokes, knowing the tough situations we can find ourselves in. Overall i left feeling confident in my abilities and confident i will be able to do the best i can with the kit ive got. highly recommend the course for anyone contemplating doing it." Ash

For a limited time only, we are offering special discounted rates on our Close Protection and First Person on Scene courses.

Book the CP course before Wednesday 23 January 2013 and receive the 4-day FPOS course for FREE*

COURSE DATES*

First Person on Scene - Intermediate - 28 - 31 January 2013

Close Protection - BTEC Level 3 - 01 - 15 February 2013

Click the image to read the full CP and FPOS course brochure.

Total price for CP and FPOS - £2070 (usual price £2668.80) Inclusive of VAT, Exam Fees and Certificates.

Both courses will be held at our new training venue in Ashford, Kent, which is within easy reach of a number of local hotels and B&Bs. On completion of the CP course, HR professionals from our operational parent company, The Inkerman Group interview all the students.

Call or e-mail now to book your place or for further information 01233 614796 / enquiries@task-int.com

*Discounted rate only applies to these course dates.

For a limited time only, we are offering a special discounted rate on our 4-day First Person on Scene courses.

Book now and pay just £400 per person – a saving of almost £200 on the usual price!

The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award IHCD First Person on Scene (FPOS) qualification has been designed to equip responders with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help a person in a life threatening situation, within the first few minutes of an incident or emergency.

FPOSi Course Content Includes:

Scene safety • Minimising the risk of infection • Patient assessment • Basic life support and automated defibrillation • Circulation and shock • Providing initial emergency patient care • Being part of a medical response • Trauma Related Emergencies • Moving and Handling Patients.

Click here to read the full FPOS course leaflet

COURSE DATES*

First Person on Scene - Intermediate

14 – 17 January 2013

28 - 31 January 2013

£400.00 per person (Inclusive of VAT, Exam Fees and Certificates)

This course will be held at our new training venue in Ashford, Kent.

Call (01233 614796) or e-mail (enquiries@task-int.com) now to book your place (limited places available).                           

*Discounted rate only applies to these course dates.

For a limited time only, we are offering special discounted rates on our Close Protection and First Person on Scene courses.

Book the CP course and receive the 4-day FPOS course for FREE*

COURSE DATES*

First Person on Scene - Intermediate
14 – 17 January 2013
28 - 31 January 2013

Close Protection - BTEC Level 3
01 - 15 February 2013

Click the image to read the full CP and FPOS course brochure

Total price for CP and FPOS - £2070 (usual price £2668.80) Inclusive of VAT, Exam Fees and Certificates

Both courses will be held at our new training venue in Ashford, Kent, which is within easy reach of a number of local hotels and B&Bs. On completion of the CP course, HR professionals from our operational parent company, The Inkerman Group interview all the students.

Call or e-mail now to book your place or for further information 01233 614796 / enquiries@task-int.com 

*Discounted rates only apply to these course dates.

For a limited time only, we are offering a special discounted rate on our 4-day First Person on Scene courses.

Book before 07 January 2013 and pay just £400 per person – a saving of almost £200 on the usual price!

The Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award IHCD First Person on Scene (FPOS) qualification has been designed to equip responders with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help a person in a life threatening situation, within the first few minutes of an incident or emergency.

FPOSi Course Content Includes:

Scene safety • Minimising the risk of infection • Patient assessment • Basic life support and automated defibrillation • Circulation and shock • Providing initial emergency patient care • Being part of a medical response • Trauma Related Emergencies • Moving and Handling Patients.

Click here to read the full FPOS course leaflet

COURSE DATES*

First Person on Scene - Intermediate

14 – 17 January 2013

28 - 31 January 2013

£400.00 per person (Inclusive of VAT, Exam Fees and Certificates)

This course will be held at our new training venue in Ashford, Kent.

Call (01233 614796) or e-mail (enquiries@task-int.com) now to book your place (limited places available).                           

*Discounted rate only applies to these course dates.

Click below to read a copy of the Winter 2012 edition of the TASK International newsletter.

To receive a copy of the newsletter via e-mail please e-mail enquiries@task-int.com

BOOK NOW to secure your place on TASK International's next Close Protection and FPOS courses in 2013.

FPOS - 28 - 31 January 2013

CP - 01 - 15 February 2013

Enhanced Learning Credits and Resettlement Funding accepted.

Contact TASK International today to get your application in for funding asap and book your place on the next course - 01233 614796 or email - enquiries@task-int.com

As part of our continued growth and business development, TASK International is delighted to have taken possession of its new training facility in the heart of Kent.

Having experienced significant growth over recent months we have developed our course offerings and, in parallel with our drive to attain excellence in service levels, we have moved to our very own training facility in the centre of Ashford. 

The new venue enables our delegates, trainers and local support agencies direct access to our facility just off the high street.   The premises offers a secure, quiet location with ample space for our range of courses, whilst enabling delegates to make use of the extensive local amenities on the door step. We hope that our studentswill enjoy the new venue as much as we do!

The new training facility is located at Cannon House in Bank Street, Ashford Kent.

We hope that our students will enjoy the new venue as much as we do!

It was great to meet everyone who attended the Career Transition Partnership Security Industry Awareness Day at St Omer Barracks, Aldershot on Tuesday 13 November 2012. We hope that you found the event useful and informative.

For those of you that would like further information on TASK International; training courses, prices or general advice about career opportunities post training, please contact us on 01233 614796 or e-mail enquiries@task-int.com

A brand new 'Gallery' page has been added to the TASK International website which will bring you images and news updates from the various courses taking place. Student feedback will also be added to this area of the website once the students have completed their training courses.

The ‘Gallery’ page can be found on the main menu on the left-hand-side of the website, or click here to go straight to the gallery.

Prior to attending TASK International’s Close Protection course, a group of new students attended TASK’s Intermediate Level Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Award IHCD First Person on Scene Course, which all of the students passed, with one student even receiving 100%.

The FPOS course is designed for people working in high risk and hostile environments taking you to the next level of training above standard first aid. The course provides the necessary skills and knowledge to enable you to provide immediate care in the first few minutes of an emergency.

TASK International’s FPOS course covers; scene safety, minimising the risk of infection, patient assessment, basic life support and automated defibrillation, providing initial emergency patient care and being part of a medical response.

Not only is this course designed for Close Protection Officers, it is applicable to members of the general public, as well as being ideal for the police service, fire service, prison service, traffic wardens, private ambulance service staff and air cabin crew.

FPOS meets the Security Industry Authority (SIA) first aid requirements for close protection and can be delivered internationally. 

To register your interest in TASK International’s FPOS courses or for further information, please call 01233 614796 or email enquiries@task-int.com

2013 DATES NOW AVAILABLE TO BOOK

Jonathan Witherspoon is one of TASK International’s latest students to pass the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection, following 19 days of intensive First Aid and CP training.

Having come from a civvy background, Jonathan is one of a number of students to complete TASK’s CP course without having any previous military training, demonstrating that a military background is not a necessity to be successful in the course.

We asked Jonny a few questions about the course and how he found the experience.

Click here to read the full article.

TASK is pleased to announce that the September 2012 course has produced another fantastic group of students who all passed their practical and written Close Protection examinations, enabling them to apply for their SIA licence.

TASK International will be bringing you a special interview with one of the students soon, which promises to provide an insight into the course and how "it exceeded all expectations in terms of how physically and mentally demanding it would be!" More details to follow.

TASK wishes all of the students the best of luck in their future careers as CP Officers.

TASK International welcomes the latest students to the Close Protection Course.

We wish them luck and hope they are prepared for 16 days of intensive training duties.

Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA

One of the most lauded elements of the security operation surrounding the London Olympic Games was the overwhelming contribution of the UK armed forces. Visitors, media and officials alike applauded not only their professionalism, but the courteous manner in which the 18,000 service personnel involved conducted their duties. The Olympics therefore served as a very public reminder of the incredibly valuable skill set possessed by servicemen and women of the British military and the many ways in which these skills are highly sought after in the private sector.

Click here to read the full article

Task International's parent company, The Inkerman Group, is actively monitoring and assessing developments surrounding the London 2012 Olympics.

Its 24/7 operations centre is keeping clients informed of any security and transport-related issues that they need to be aware of on a daily basis. This includes various issues such as planned protests and strike action, disruptions to transport networks, staffing issues, security threats and travel restrictions.

These daily reports are available FREE OF CHARGE and can be found at www.inkerman.com

Alternatively, to request a copy to be sent direct to your inbox every day, please e-mail marketing@inkerman.com

Congratulations to all of the students who attended TASK International's June 2012 Close Protection Course.

We are delighted to announce that all of the students passed their Edexcel accredited BTEC Level 3 course, with one student passing with Merit.

The students will now be able to apply for their SIA licence and we wish them all the best of luck with their future careers as Close Protection Officers.

Karen Millen joined the team at TASK International, where she is now a course co-ordinator responsible for all course administration and student/trainer liaison.

In April 2011, Karen personally attended TASK International’s prestigious Close Protection and First Aid at Work courses. Following 19 days of intensive training, Karen passed the BTEC Level 3 course with flying colours and after applying for her SIA Licence, became a fully qualified Close Protection officer.

This year, and for the third year in a row, The Inkerman Group (parent company of TASK International) supplied security services to the Lawn Tennis Association’s events at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham and at The Queen’s Club in London - a prestigious fixture in the company’s sports security programme.

In June 2012, Karen took on the management of the entire security team for the LTA event at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne over a 12-day-period, and co-ordinated a team of twenty-five door Supervisors and Close Protection Officers - a number of which originally came through TASK International for their training.

Karen continues to run TASK International as the company grows, offering a number of specialist security training courses to individuals, army-leavers and corporate companies.

For further information on all of the courses offered by TASK International, please telephone 01233 614 796 or email enquiries@task-int.com or visit www.task-int.com

The latest group of students participating in TASK International’s Close Protection course will be looking forward to a well-deserved rest tomorrow as they are now half way through their intensive 16-day training course.

Already the students have covered Vehicle Techniques, Anti-ambush Driving, Laws and Legislation, Reconnaissance, SAP and Venue Security, Residential Security, Body Cover and Principal Evacuation and Surveillance Techniques through both classroom-led and physical training, including real-life CP exercises in and around the Ashford area.

Students will start again on Sunday and work straight through to next Friday before sitting their final exam. For those that pass, they will be awarded with a BTEC Level 3 in Close Protection and will be able to apply for their SIA licence.

TASK International were recently approached by a Global Project Management and Consultancy company to conduct a CONDO (Contractors on Deployed Operations) course, to ensure that their employees were adequately trained and equipped with the right skills to enable them to safely operate and survive in the hostile environments that they were going to be working in on a day-to-day basis, during a deployment to Afghanistan.

Following a full analysis of the client's requirements; geography of the operation, the duration of task, the threat, and the level of experience of those being deployed, TASK International provided a comprehensive high-quality CONDO Training package, under regulations set by DEFSTAN 05-129.

With over 20 years’ of industry experience, TASK International is able to provide operational expertise and civilian teaching qualifications on a bespoke basis throughout the UK.

For more details on CONDO and all other courses offered by specialist training provider, TASK International, telephone 01233 614 796 or email enquiries@task-int.com

The Inkerman Group’s security team who are currently onsite at Edgbaston Priory Club, Birmingham for the Lawn Tennis Association’s 2012 AEGON Classic tennis, have been praised by one of Warwickshire’s County Cricket players for their ‘great anti-corruption work’ in tackling illegal gambling syndicates at sporting events.

Unusual activity by a group of spectators aroused suspicion amongst the security team, forcing the gentlemen to be removed from The Centre Court. The group were thought to have been involved in onsite gambling, which is prohibited at the club, however following a conversation with the close protection officers and confirmation of their identities, it was confirmed that this was not the case and the group were free to return to the match.

The sportsman complimented the team’s vigilance against gambling, which is fast becoming a problem at sporting events, and agreed that his behaviour could have looked suspicious. Having seen the funny side, he later tweeted a picture of three of The Inkerman Group’s security officers with the caption ‘The 3 men from The Inkerman Group, doing great anti corruption work at #Aegon classic tennis!’

This is the third year that The Inkerman Group have supplied security services to the LTA, which includes VIP Close Protection at its events at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham and at The Queen’s Club in London.

A number of the security team, including the three in the photo, trained for their Close Protection licence with The Inkerman Group’s specialist training company, TASK International and have been employed by The Inkerman Group this year as part of the 140-strong team providing security services to the LTA tournaments – a prestigious fixture in the company’s sports security programme.

Members of the free International Close Protection and Security portal, CP World, have been positively singing the praises of TASK International on the ‘New to the Industry’ forum.

The site provides networking opportunities and forums for CPOs and all sectors within the scope of the SIA – the site is developed, designed and delivered by trained and experienced Close Protection Officers.

Members are able to login to the site to gain feedback and advice from others members, who share their industry knowledge and experience on the various forum and discussion pages.

One member who recently gained his door supervisor and CCTV licences used the site to ask others about their knowledge of TASK International ahead of booking his CP Course.

Some of the feedback provided by other members included;

“You won’t go wrong with TASK International”

“They have a very good rep”

“Would say they would be with in the top 10 of non-Higher Education Training Providers at the moment”

TASK International is delighted to see such great feedback about its courses and is pleased to see that CP World works so effectively for its members. It is great to see that people within the security industry are genuinely interested in helping others to succeed and progress in their careers by offering helping advice and support.

TASK International is looking for additional experienced trainers to join its existing professional training team.

Click here to see full details.

Recent TASK graduates are lining up to join The Inkerman Group’s security team at this year’s Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) events during the summer. This will be the third year that The Inkerman Group have supplied these security services to the LTA, which includes VIP Close Protection at its events at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne, Edgbaston Priory Club in Birmingham and at The Queen’s Club in London; ex-TASK students will again play an integral part in the 140-strong team this year. The tournaments, which take place in June, are an important and prestigious fixture in the company’s sports security programme.

TASK International's next Close Protection course will take place from 28 June - 13 July 2012.

BOOK NOW - only two places remaining.

The course covers a variety of both classroom-led and practical, realistic, scenario-based exercises, following the core SIA course modules, helping students to complete their Level 3 BTEC qualification in Close Protection.

To book telephone - 01233 614796 or email - enquiries@task-int.com

Click here for full details about the Close Protection Course

TASK International's three-day First Aid at Work course will be held in Ashford from 25 June - 27 June 2012.

BOOK NOW - only three places remaining.

The First Aid at Work course has been designed to give individuals the knowledge and confidence to deal with first aid emergencies in the workplace and all of the scenarios used throughout the course are based on real life incidents.

The course is suitable for people in civilian employment, as well as students going on to attend the TASK Close Protection course, as to qualify for the Level 3 BTEC in Close Protection, you must hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate.

Students will be assessed on both their practical skills and a written examination, and are required to be successful in both parts to pass the course.

First Aid cover at work is a legal requirement and even if you work within a low hazard environment such as an office or shop, with more than 25 employees, you must have at least one person onsite that holds a First Aid at Work qualification.

To book telephone - 01233 614796 or email - enquiries@task-int.com

Read about ex-TASK student, Lee Merritt, in the latest edition of Quest4Courses Magazine, which focuses on the Security and Close Protection Industry this month.

The publication offers advice on education (including the accreditation and mapping of service training with civilian qualifications), retaining and job opportunities for all people in the Armed Forces, MoD civil servants and their families throughout the world.

Click here to read Lee's full Case Study.

Following the success of TASK International's Advanced Driving course which was held last month, three new course dates have been added.

This one-day course will be held on:

Thursday 31 May 2012

Monday 25 June 2012

Friday 06 July 2012

The course provides individuals with the skills and knowledge essential for safe driving and security awareness, such as driver awareness and risk management, through to evasive and emergency driving techniques.

Recognised qualifications gained from this course include RoSPA Advanced Driver Certificate, SAFED Certificate and MFS Chauffeur-CP Certificate (Standard).

The cost for the course is £312 per person +VAT

Spaces on each course are limited so it is advisable to book early to avoid disappointment.

BOOK NOW - 01233 614796 or email enquiries@task-int.com

For further information about the course, click here.

TASK International welcomes a new group of recruits to the April Close Protection Course.

The individuals participating in the course come from a variety of backgrounds, including civilan employment and the Armed Forces. The students are all working towards achieving a BTEC Level 3 Qualification in Close Protection.

We wish them lots of luck on the course!

There is just one place remaining on TASK International's one-day Advanced Driving Course on Friday 20 April 2012.

The course provides Close Protection Officers with the skills and knowledge essential for safe driving and security awareness.

Recognised qualifications include RoSPA Advanced Driving, SAFED Certificate and Chauffeur-CP standard.

£312+VAT

BOOK NOW - 01233 614796 or email enquiries@task-int.com

TASK International will be running a one-day Advanced Driving Course, providing Close Protection Officers with the skills and knowledge essential for safe driving and security awareness.

Recognised Qualifications include RoSPA Advanced Driving, SAFED Certificate and Chauffeur-CP standard.

Courses will start in April 2012.

For more details call 01233 614796 or email enquiries@task-int.com

Click below to read a copy of the new TASK International newsletter, containing the latest information about upcoming courses, employment after training and a review of the current redundancy situation within the British Armed Forces.

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TASK International will be exhibiting at the Career Transition Partnership Industry Awareness Event being held at the Divisional Conference Centre, Herford, Germany on Tuesday 13 March 2012.

The event is designed to give you an insight into the security industry, should you be considering it as a second career.

Visit the TASK stand, where you can pick up lots of information about our upcoming courses and find out about the type of work our students have picked up since completing their training with TASK International.

We look forward to seeing you there!

To book your place at the event visit The Career Transition Partnership

Students were put through three gruelling weeks of classroom-based theory, practical training, fitness tests, and assessments by the TASK International trainers, which culminated in a 90 minute examination. We are delighted to announce that all of the students passed the course and are now able to apply for their SIA licence to become fully qualified Close Protection Officers.

Feedback from the students proves that the course is certainly not for the faint-hearted, but we are pleased to hear that all of the students still managed to enjoy themselves!

In the final week of the intensive three week Close Protection course run by TASK international, students were today put through 105 minutes of gruelling physical assessments followed by Unarmed Combat training.

The afternoon consisted of Physical Intervention Exercises, which consolidates the theoretical use of conflict resolution and physical intervention training by means of practical role play scenarios as a Close Protection Officer and as part of a Close Protection team, simulating real-life examples of what Close Protection Officers could be faced with when they are protecting principles and their families once they are qualified.

Students attending the current Close Protection course will be trained on weapons handling today, with the primary weapon systems covered in this module being the Glock 19, Walther P99 and Beretta M92F pistols.

The training covers firearms safety rules and procedures, weapons carrying, loading and unloading, obtaining a sight picture and basic marksmanship principles, and culminates in a practical, individual weapons handling assessment.

The latest team of recruits attending TASK International’s Close Protection course always knew that the course would be challenging but what they didn’t know was that they would have to contend with snow, ice and sub-zero temperatures all week as well! However, the students and trainers weren’t perturbed by the weather and week two of the course continued – after all, Close Protection Officers are always prepared for unpredictable situations!

In week one of the intensive three-week course, the trainee Close Protection students went through a number of classroom based theory sessions, including Roles and Responsibilities of a CP Officer, Operational Planning, Laws and Legislation, Use of Communication, Surveillance Planning and Map Reading before moving onto the practical exercises in week two. Students were put through their paces during the surveillance exercises in the local area, covering practical use of surveillance techniques, designing an operational plan and delivering a team briefing. In their final week the students will receive Unarmed Combat and Anti Ambush Driving training ahead of their final exams.

Students from TASK’s latest Close Protection courses have already successfully obtained work with The Inkerman Group, TASK International’s parent company.

Graduates from the course held in September last year are part of an extensive deployment in Egypt working with Inkerman Group clients in the region on all aspects of safety awareness, training and protection. The recent graduates, working alongside more experienced team members and CP Team Leaders in-country, are working in increasingly challenging circumstances, as the situation in Cairo continues to develop.

Click here for further details

TASK International examines the current redundancy situation facing the British Armed Forces following an announcement by the MOD in January 2012 that “the second tranche of redundancies will consist of up to 2,900 members of the Army, up to 400 members of the Naval Service and up to 1,000 members of the Royal Air Force”, bringing the total number of serviceman being made redundant over the next 12 months to 4,200.

Read the full review here

The Close Protection course delivered by specialist training company, TASK International, has been updated and improved for 2012 and another group of students have taken on the challenge today.

Over the next three weeks, the course will cover a variety of both classroom-led and practical, realistic, scenario-based exercises, following the core SIA course modules, helping the students to complete their Level 3 BTEC qualification in Close Protection.

Click here for full details about the Close Protection Course

Students attending the latest Close Protection course run by TASK International in Ashford, Kent, will certainly be put through their paces today as the trainers will be covering an extensive list of Close Protection modules over the course of the day.

Students will be learning about Law and Legislation, Personal Search, Operational Planning, Residential Security, Building Searching, and Technical Surveillance Counter Measures, before ending the day with a Physical Assessment.

The course will continue over the weekend with a full day’s training on both Saturday and Sunday, which helps to replicate the life of a Close Protection Officer, whose work never stops when they are providing security and protection to minimise the risks for the principals, their families and assets.

Specialist training company, TASK International, has started their November Close Protection course at The Ashford International Hotel in Kent.

Students will begin the day with an introduction from the TASK trainers before being briefed on the roles and responsibilities of a Close Protection Officer. Throughout the day, students will receive training on Threat and Risk Assesements, Reconnaissance, SAP and Venue Security.

Over the next three weeks, the course will cover a variety of both classroom-led and practical, realistic, scenario-based exercises, following the core SIA course modules, helping the students to complete their Level 3 BTEC qualification in Close Protection.

A number of employees from local businesses have successfully completed the latest First Aid at Work Course held by specialist training company, TASK International, which means that they are now fully qualified First Aid Executives.

The three day course was held at Ashford International Hotel in Kent, and a variety of students from both business and security backgrounds were in attendance to complete the HSE approved training course.

Some of the attending students will now be going on to attend the Close Protection course run by TASK International, as to qualify for the Level 3 BTEC in Close Protection, they must hold a valid First Aid at Work certificate.

The First Aid at Work course has been designed to give individuals the knowledge and confidence to deal with first aid emergencies in the workplace and all of the scenarios used throughout the course are based on real life incidents.

The students were assessed on both their practical skills and a written examination, and were required to be successful in both parts to pass the course.

First Aid cover at work is a legal requirement and even if you work within a low hazard environment such as an office or shop, with more than 25 employees, you must have at least one person onsite that holds a First Aid at Work qualification.

For further information about First Aid at Work Courses being held in 2012, please contact TASK International on 01233 614796.

TASK International has confirmed that students from their CP Courses have been recruited to join The Inkerman Group teams based in the Middle-East.

The Inkerman Group has been working with its clients throughout the region, working with their clients to secure business assets, protect and train their personnel and act as ‘pathfinders’ for those who are aiming to re-establish their business interests in the Middle-East following the latest developments and unrest. Recently qualified TASK students have joined existing and established teams in Egypt in the last week, who are providing Close Protection services in the region.

Gerald Moor, CEO of TASK International commented that “At TASK we work hard to ensure that the CP courses are practical and train individuals to be ready for CP deployments as soon as they become SIA licensed. We review student’s progress throughout their training and actively recruit from TASK CP Courses to Inkerman deployed teams, wherever we can.”

Students from TASK Close Protection Courses have been deployed as part of the 140-strong security team supplied by The Inkerman Group to the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The team will be working throughout June, supplying all aspects of security, including VIP Close Protection, to the LTA’s prestigious events at Queen’s Club London, Eastbourne and Birmingham.

TASK International has appointed Karen Millen as Training Co-ordinator for the Company. Karen will, be responsible for all aspects of managing the training courses which TASK runs, both within the UK and throughout the World. The business is well-known for its Close Protection Courses which have run for many years and continues to be extremely successful; Karen’s remit will include working with the CP training team to continue with its success whilst also developing other security courses within the TASK portfolio.