Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

(NEW SIA APPROVED SPECIFICATION APR 2022)

FOUR REASONS TO CHOOSE 3RG'S CP COURSE:

• 3rg Instructors & Staff – We have the essential knowledge to deliver!
• Up to date CP program, meeting SIA approval.
• High pass rate + Post-course support.
• Recognition of prior learning – We understand some students may already have the required experience.

At our purpose built training facility based on the south coast in Poole, the 3rg team deliver a course at the very forefront of Close Protection Training, providing attendees a unique opportunity to develop core competencies and gain invaluable first-hand experience of operating in this area of the private security sector.

The 3rg training programme has been developed to address the latest SIA learning outcomes for Close Protection licensing.

Units 1 & 2 Principles & Working as a Close protection operative

• Roles and Responsibilities 
• Legislation of a CP operative
• Threat Assessment
• Risk Management
• Personal & Professional Skills
• Surveillance 
• Search Procedures
• Foot Drills
• Venue Security
• Route Planning
• Reconnaissance
• Transport Management
• Planning & Operating

Units 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

• Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry.
• Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry.
• Door Supervision Responsibilities for Close Protection Operatives.
• Physical Intervention within the Private Security Industry, including Close Protection.

As well as the core competencies, 3rg provides relevant training for both the HECPO* (Hostile Environments Close Protection Operative) and Executive Protection type roles.

What is a HECPO? Typically a student with formal firearms training e.g. Former military personnel who has passed an approved CP course and is SIA licenced.

What if I don't have formal firearms training? A HET (Hostile Environment Training) certificate will be awarded to those who have attended the hostile environment training module. 

* Note - those without formal firearms training will not partake in weapon handling assessments.

*Note – HECPO and HET is 3rg certification and not a qualification funded by ELCAS.

At 3rg, we believe that Surveillance Awareness is one of the most important module within the training. This is why we insist on only surveillance qualified instructors lead the valuable subject, delivering our Enhanced Surveillance Module.

FUTURE PROSPECTS:

High Pass Rate – At 3rg, we pride ourselves on delivering the best training possible, ensuring the necessary skills are passed to each individual student.

Self-reflection – On the rare occasion, where a student may not be successful on passing a module, the first question we ask is – Could the training have been better? Resits are available at no additional charge (T’s & C’s apply).

SIA Licence Application – After course completion, we keep the communication lines open to help with licence issues, licence renewal, potential employment both with 3rg and other security providers.

Future Employment – 3rg cannot guarantee future employment but with our strong industry links we will endeavour to ensure suitable candidates have the best chance of securing employment with associate private security providers.

Note: Candidates who do not already have a formal medical qualification will be required to take the First Response Emergency Care (FREC 3) course, which can be added to the Close Protection course at an additional charge.

UPCOMING COURSE DATES:

6th – 23rd September 2025 (FULLY BOOKED, contact to be put on waiting list)

11th – 28th October 2025 (FULLY BOOKED, contact to be put on waiting list)

8th – 25th November 2025

6th – 23rd December 2025

Upcoming 2026 Course Dates:

10th – 27th January 2026

14th February – 3rd March 2026

14th – 31st March 2026

18th April – 5th May 2026

13th – 30th June 2026

11th – 28th July 2026

DURATION:

18 Days (Including Weekends)

PRICE:

£2550