S3S Ltd - Close Protectionn Training

INTRODUCTION
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations is designed to provide:

• Training for those in the security industry
• Opportunities for close protection operatives to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification
• Opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the field of security or to progress to further vocational qualifications such as the Foundation Degree in Security Services
• The knowledge, understanding and skills learners need to qualify for a licence to practice as a close protection operative
• Opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the major key skills and the wider key skills in a security context, such as improving own learning and performance, working with others and problem solving
• Opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

The Structure
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations is a 150-hour qualification consisting of five units of 30 hours each:

Unit 1: Skills and Teamwork in Close Protection

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Close Protection Operative
• Understand the importance of interpersonal skills within the close protection environment
• Understand the importance of close protection teamwork

Unit 2: Legislation, Communications and Conflict Management Skills in Close Protection

• Understand the impact on law and legislation on close protection
• Understand the relationship between Close Protection Operatives and official agencies
• Understand the need for communication and conflict management
• Be able to use communication and conflict management skills.

Unit 3: Risk Assessment, Operational Planning and Safe Route Selection

• Understand threat assessment and risk management
• Be able to use operational planning skills
• Know about route selection

Unit 4: Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Incidents
and Dilemmas

• Be able to demonstrate surveillance, counter-surveillance and anti-surveillance methods and skills
• Be able to carry out reconnaissance
• Be able to deal with incidents and dilemmas within close protection

Unit 5: Techniques for Close Protection Operatives

• Be able to use close protection foot techniques
• Be able to use close protection vehicle techniques
• Be able to use correct search procedures
• Understand venue-based security

ASSESSMENT

Candidates must achieve:

• A pass in an externally set and marked multiple-choice test, and
• A pass for an internally set and assessed portfolio, which includes a practical assessment.

These two assessments, taken together, will cover ALL the criteria of ALL five units.

Duration
This award is a 150-hour qualification (excluding learner-initiated private study) that is usually run over a period of 3 weeks.
Optional: 5 weekend course available.


Delivery
The Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations involves a balance of theory and practice.

Entry Requirements
Candidates are required to be over 18 years of age. In addition, candidates are suggested to have a reasonable level of health and fitness.

S3S Ltd - Provider of Manned Security Services & Training

Security 3 Services Ltd based in Surrey, providing manned services across the UK.
Services include Door Supervisors, Manned Guards, Close Protection Officers, SIA registered staff, Event security, RST teams, Retail security, Fire marshalls and First aid officers.

Security 3 Services Ltd will protect you, your business or event

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