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ALL OUR COURSES FINISH WITH A ‘FRENCH CONNECTION’

Demand for the SIA licensed UK Close Protection Course is growing, fortunately this doesn’t include our prices and extra international features are now included ‘free of charge’. Add the fact that our basic training is carried out in the West End of London, conducted by truly internationally respected instructors, we believe that RST is the company for you. The level 3 qualifications accredited by Edexcel remains the same; however this can be divided between London & the South of France as follows.

LONDON

The 14-day course will be based at our Executive Training Centre in Central London. You will be trained against a backdrop of some of the worlds most recognized locations such as The American Embassy, Grosvenor Square and The Trocedero.

As well as the standard BTEC Level 3 CP training, students will complete additional training modules in Close Protection Driving, CP Surveillance and Close Quarter Combat.

FRANCE

The final exercise will feature a trip to the L’Ancienne Gendarmerie in Lectoure, the South of France. Students will fly to France on the last weekend, learning all the skills required to escort the Principal safely whilst traveling abroad. Exercises will be conducted in the local town and at a number of attractions including a local Cathedral and Spa.

We are also running Advanced Professional Close Protection training courses for students that would like to take their training to the next level, which consists of a 5 day training course in France. The Advanced Professional Close Protection course will include Firearms instruction, Defensive Driving, Close Quarter Combat, weapons disarming and Control/Restraint training.

The course can be taken in two separate modules of 7 days each and individuals who do not wish to travel to France can be excused under the discretion of our senior trainer.

All Courses

All courses are mapped against BTEC Level 3 Award in Close Protection Operations, with both practical and theoretical elements of planning, briefing and execution.

Close Protection demands an understanding of the importance of Risk assessments, route or event planning and contingency preparation. Our trainers (from varied operational and military backgrounds) offer discretion, knowledge and considerable operational expertise.

Edexcel Level 3 BTEC

14-day course (140 Hours) With a synopsis of the course being:-

Unit One

• Legislation that is relevant to close protection
• The roles and responsibilities of a close protection operative
• The importance of threat assessment and risk management
• Surveillance techniques
• Venue security operations
• To design and demonstrate operational planning
• The importance of interpersonal skills
• The importance of teamwork
• The importance of reconnaissance
• How to conduct close protection foot drills
• The importance of planning and selecting routes
• Vehicle movement tactics and operations
• Search techniques and procedures for close protection operations
• How to apply conflict management techniques while providing close protection

How do we achieve the qualification?

• Assessment
• A written test, set and marked by Edexcel
• Practical tasks, assessed internally
• Learners must pass both parts of the assessment to pass the award

Course Fees

London / France (Final Exercise)

£1750.00 (Inc VAT)
If you are ex UK military then you may be entitled to Enhanced Learning Credits paying up to 80% of the course fee (£1400) - ELCAS Provider Number 3149

INCLUDED in the above prices are:

2-Day France unit inc exercises through Gatwick and Toulouse airports
(Flights and accommodation inc) (valued at £450)
London Surveillance, Anti Surveillance and Counter Surveillance Training (valued at £300)
Close Quarter Combat, Control & Restraint and Weapons Disarming (valued at £300)

PAYMENT

1) £200 Deposit (Refundable with 7 working days notice)
2) 50% at start of course, 50% remaining balance after 4 weeks
3) 5% Discount for pre-payment

ACCOMMODATION

Hostel – Approximately 30 minutes away by tube - £20 per night

Hotel – Approximately 20 minutes walk away - £45 per night

FORTHCOMING COURSES:

LONDON

25th January to 7th February - Fully Booked
8th to 21st February
22nd February to 7th March
8th to 21st March
22nd March to 4th April
5th to 18th of April
19th April to 2nd May
3rd to 16th May
17th to 30th May
31st May to 13th June
14th to 27th June
28th June to 11th July
12th to 25th July
26th July to 8th August

Book this Course

3 Day Refresher Training

All modules covered

Proof of previous qualifications (APL)
Proof of all courses completed to date (CPD)
A 4 day (HSE recognised) first aid at work qualification is required before you can apply for the licence

Confirmation/Documentation that you have been operational in the CP industry since your initial course is required prior to your place being booked on the course.

Course Fee - £350 (Exc VAT)