CLOSE PROTECTION OPERATIVES (CPO & PSD)

The course is three weeks in duration, encompassing 150 hours knowledge and practical skills training.

The course also includes the four day HSE approved First Aid at Work certificate which is a requirement when applying for a front line Close Protection Operators license in hostile environments.

Course Syllabus

- Introduction
-  Physical Training
- Principles of Security
- Characteristics of a Close Protection Officer (CPO)
- First Aid Theory & Practical
- Improvised Explosive Devices
- VIP Residence and Office Security
- Role of Security Team in VIP Personal Security
- Weapon Training – Pistol & MP5
- Live Firing – Pistol & MP5
- People & Vehicle Search – Theory & Practical
- Radio Communications & Call Signs – Theory & Practical
- Route Planning – Theory & Practical
- Walking Drills – Theory & Practical
- En-bus & De-bus – Theory & Practical
- Close Protection Movement Tactical – Theory & Practical
- Tactical Movement to Safe Haven - Practical
- VIP Evacuation from Disabled Vehicle - Practical
- Ambush Drills – Theory & Practice (Walking/ Driving).
- Self Defence