Close Protection is not only protecting the life of a VIP, but also psychological preparation for how to act in various unexpected situations. Knowing this, we train and prepare for the worst-case scenario. Our instructors, unquestionable professionals, will prepare you for work, regardless of whether it will be personal protection of the most popular stars or work in hostile environments.

FREC 3 First Response Emergency Care is a qualification that complies with the regulated qualifications framework (RQF) and is therefore regulated by OFQUAL. 

RQF – Regulated Qualifications Framework is a reference system introduced and regulated by Ofqual – a government department that regulates qualifications, exams and tests in England. HIGHFIELDS (SIA) Protection Agent Course – Close Protection Operative Level 3

HEPCO – Hostile Environment Close Protection Course 

SIA – Security Industry Authority is the regulatory body of the British private security sector which issues SIA licenses.

Who is this qualification for?

This is an integrated course dedicated to former Law Enforcement, Military personnel or anyone who wants to work as a security agent and gain complementary training in personal protection in the structures of  “Corporate”, “Dignitary” and “Celebrity” Protection Details. The course provides candidates with the necessary certification, skills and knowledge to apply for a SIA license.

The course is conducted over 15 training days. CPO is a course that combines classroom learning with intense physical training. It has been designed to teach the necessary skills required of individual operators or security teams to work as Security Agents or PSD operators. During this class, students will learn all the necessary aspects useful in the work of a Close Protection Operative. The future Security Agent will have to demonstrate his abilities and skills to make the right decisions and put them into practice. Students will undergo training in driving techniques, work in pedestrian formations, fight in close combat and the use of weapons in an extreme situation.

The final stage of the course is a 24-hour force-on-force practical exam. The exam is designed to check the abilities and skills acquired during the course.

The Close Protection Operative course provides the basis for being a professional personal protection agent. The skills you will learn in this course will give you all the tools to help you develop as a true professional in the field of private security. Using modern and proven training methods, we provide the highest quality of our training.

The Personal Protection Operator course is a course focused on practical training. Theoretical lectures have been reduced to an absolute minimum. 

Creating this course, we focused on comprehensive knowledge and many years of operational experience of our instructors, which they acquired during deployments and hands-on work around the world.