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SIA QNUK Close Protection (Top-Up) Course

This course will enable you to renew your SIA license

Subject Matter Experts

T.Kent & S.Morrison

Course Hours

30 Hours

£380

Inclusive of all training materials, manuals and VAT

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QNUK Level 2 Close Protection (Top-Up)

Welcome to the QNUK 3-Day Close Protection Top-Up Training Course . From the 1st October 2022 the new Close Protection top-up training came into effect. All those who are required to renew their licence will have to complete the top-up training to be brought up to date with the new SIA licence-linked qualifications requirements.

From the Security Industry Skills and Qualifications Review (SISQR) in 2018/2019 and the subsequent physical Intervention consultations, it was agreed that a new requirement for Door Supervisors & Close Protection operatives to undertake physical intervention skills training. From June 2010. Physical intervention skills have been part of the door supervisor linked qualifications. Now it is the requirement of all CPO’s to have the new close protection top up training, to ensure they have physical intervention training.

QNUK is the only awarding organisation to be able to deliver this qualification over a 3 day period and not 5 days. This is achieved by completing pre-course work and combining fragmental elements of the Door Supervisor and Close Protection Physical Intervention units that are converged.

To achieve the qualification learners must achieve 4 mandatory Units:

Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry | Completion via online training (CLICK HERE both parts are required) with an MCQ exam| 20Mins Face-to-Face
Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry | Completion via virtual learning and an MCQ exam | Distance Learning
Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry | Completion via Classroom Training with a Workbook Portfolio of Evidence, MCQ and Practical session | Joint 13hrs of Guided Learning
Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry | Completion via Classroom Training with a Workbook Portfolio of Evidence, MCQ and Practical session | Joint 15hrs of Guided Learning

Be a minimum of 18 years of age
You must be reasonably fit and healthy
Hold a current SIA Close Protection Licence
Have a good comprehension of the English language
Students must hold a Regulated 3 Day First Aid at Work (FAW) with OFQUAL logo as a minimum. (With 12 months remaining).
Please go through the QNUK process Here to confirm you meet all the requirements

- Understand terror threats and the role of the security operative in the event of a threat

- Understand how to keep vulnerable people safe
- Understand licensing law relevant to the role of a door supervisor
- Understand queue management and venue capacity responsibilities relevant to a doorsupervisor

- Understand physical interventions and the implications of their use
- Understand the risks associated with using physical intervention
- Understand how to reduce the risks associated with physical intervention
- Be able to use physical skills to protect yourself and others
- Be able to use non-pain compliant standing, holding and escorting techniques

- Understand the requirements of providing clear and concise instructions to the principal and team
- Know how to respond to a change in operational conditions from Standard Operating Procedures
- Responsibilities of the close protection team when there is an immediate physical threat to the principal
- Delegates must understand the necessity for narrowing the concentric layers of protection
- Understanding the implications of common and criminal law when using force onanother person
- Know the positive alternatives to using physical intervention skills in a close protection environment
- Understanding threats as a result of an attempted assault or unwarranted attention towards a principal
- Know how to apply physical intervention skills in a justifiable, ethical, and professional manner
- Be able to use non-pain compliant soft skills to prevent harm to a principal
- Be able to use defensive non-pain compliant skills to protect self from assault
- Be able to use non-pain complaint methods of protecting the inner cordon
- Be able to protect the principal from assault
- Be able to communicate effectively to encourage de escalation

This Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Top Up) course qualification. Recognised by the Security Industry Authority and the security department of QNUK (CTR Secure Training-Trisat is an approved centre).

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SIA QNUK Close Protection (Top-Up) Course

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About the Close Protection top up course

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The aim of the Close Protection topup course

CP Topup entry requirements

CP Topup Course Contents

Unit One – Principles of Terror Threat Awareness (Day 1)

Unit Two – Working as a Door Supervisor for CPOs (Pre-Course)

Unit Three – DS Physical Intervention Skills (Day 1-2)

Unit Four – CP Physical Intervention Skills (Day 2-3)

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