Overview
This qualification lets you deliver physical intervention training to security operatives. It covers primary control skills, breakaway techniques and the legal and professional framework.
You usually need a teaching qualification first. If you don’t have one, the 5-day bundle adds the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
You’ll be able to
- Teach primary control and breakaway skills
- Explain the legal and professional framework
- Demonstrate techniques and give feedback
- Assess learners’ physical intervention skills
What’s included
- All tuition and assessment
- Level 3 AET (bundle option)
- Free retake if you don’t pass
Options
- PI Trainer only2 days£495
- PI Trainer + Level 3 AET bundle5 days£750
Qualification
Highfield Level 3 Award for Physical Intervention Trainers in the Private Security Industry. The bundle adds the Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
What you’ll learn
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01
Primary control skills
Safe holding and control techniques, and how to teach them.
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02
Breakaway techniques
Disengagement skills and how to teach them.
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03
Legal and professional framework
The law and standards behind physical intervention in the private security industry.
How you’re assessed
Practical demonstrations, peer-to-peer feedback and multiple-choice knowledge assessments over 2 days. You may also need to submit a portfolio afterwards, which can take up to 3 weeks to finalise.
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 your assessment and portfolio are complete.
- 2. Annual refresherYou need a 1-day or 2-day refresher every year to keep delivering.
Where it runs
Physical Intervention Trainer FAQ
Do I need a teaching qualification first?
Usually, yes. If you don’t have one, book the PI Trainer + AET bundle (5 days, £750).
What should I wear and bring?
Your photo ID and a pen.
Can I change my date or cancel?
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Private group dates for employers, at our venues or yours.