Overview
If your Close Protection licence is due for renewal, you need this refresher first.
It covers terror threat awareness, legal and SIA updates, dynamic risk assessment, physical intervention, operational planning and surveillance. Take 3 days if your First Aid at Work certificate is valid, or 5 days to requalify at the same time.
You’ll be able to
- Respond to current terror threats
- Carry out dynamic risk assessments
- Use updated physical intervention techniques
- Plan routes, venues and briefings
- Apply counter-surveillance techniques
What’s included
- All tuition, exams and practical assessments
- First Aid at Work requalification (5-day option)
- Free retake if you don’t pass
- Renewal application help
Options
- Refresher excl. FAW requalification3 days£299
- Refresher with FAW requalification5 days£499
Qualification
Highfield Level 2 Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher), plus TQUK First Aid at Work requalification with the 5-day option.
What you’ll learn
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Terrorism and threat awareness
Current threats, recognising suspicious activity and response protocols.
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Legal and ethical updates
New laws, SIA standards and professional conduct.
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Risk assessment and planning
Dynamic risk assessment, route planning, venue security and briefings.
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Physical intervention
Refreshed techniques for close protection and door supervision, with an emphasis on reducing risk.
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Surveillance and emergencies
Surveillance and counter-surveillance, first aid refreshers and critical incidents.
How you’re assessed
Four multiple-choice exams and two practical assessments (physical intervention and searching).
| Exam | Questions | Pass mark | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Terror Threat Awareness | 10 | 20 min | |
| Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives | 29 | 45 min | |
| Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives | 30 | 45 min | |
| Application of Physical Intervention Skills | 30 | 45 min |
Free retake guarantee. If you don’t pass an exam or practical assessment, you can retake it once, free, within 3 months.
Who can apply
Who trains you
Sajan Limbu, Director & lead instructor
Over 20 years of military, operational and instructional experience. Has trained personnel for private security companies across the UK and held instructional and inspectorate roles at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
After the course
- 1. Get your certificateIssued by the awarding body once you pass.
- 2. Renew with the SIAWe help you complete the renewal application correctly.
Where it runs
Close Protection Refresher FAQ
Which option do I need?
If your First Aid at Work certificate is still valid, book the 3-day refresher (£299). If it has expired or is about to, book the 5-day option with requalification (£499).
Is there any pre-course work?
What should I wear and bring?
Your photo ID and a pen.
Can I change my date or cancel?
Related courses
Training a team?
Private group dates for employers, at our venues or yours.