TASK Close Protection Training Courses
The TASK course to train the Close Protection Officer (CPO) is designed to give potential CPOs the very best knowledge and skills required to become a prime operator.
TASK graduates gain a comprehensive package of qualifications that are not only recognised by the Security Industry but are also relevant to industry and business in general. This is a Ministry of Defence recognised course.
The programme is recognised by the UK Government as a vocational training course, resulting in reduced costs and is accepted by the Ministry of Defence Career Transition Partnership.
Security Industry Authority
The TASK International Close Protection Officers course leads to the relevant qualifications as required by the Security Industry Authority for application for a Close Protection Officers licence.
Clients
Students come from all areas of civilian and military backgrounds. TASK International has a wide client base of students from all over the world. TASK has carried out Close Protection training courses outside of the UK for civilian and government organisations.
For more information see Overseas Training
Course Outline
Duration:
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 for application for Close Protection licence by the SIA.
Course Syllabus:
Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the close protection operative
Threat and risk assessment
Surveillance awareness
Operational planning
Law and legislation
Interpersonal skills
Physical Intervention and legal use of force
Close protection team work
Reconnaissance
Close protection foot techniques
Route selection
Use of close protection vehicle techniques
Search awareness
Incidents and dilemmas
Venue based security
Communication and conflict management skills
Other information
Training is undertaken in East Sussex at the International Study Centre, based in the historic Herstmonceux Castle
Some of the students from the TASK 18 day Close Protection Course - March 2007
Course Cost:
(£2548.94 + VAT) £2995 inc VAT – The cost of the course includes course examination and certification from outside awarding bodies and single occupancy Bed and Breakfast in a local Hotel. TASK International is part of the Careers Transition Partnership and approved as a MOD supplier. We are able to accept Enhanced Learning Credits and Resettlement Grant towards payment.
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Course Availability:
The courses are run on a monthly basis – See Course Dates for more information .
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Close Protection Refresher Training:
Students who already hold a Close Protection training qualification and are exempt form undertaking the full 3 week Close Protection course as per the SIA requirement. For further information can be obtained from the SIA website
The refresher training course is in two parts
Part 1: First Aid HSE four day course. £250
Part 2: Close Protection refresher training package 2 ½ day course. £350
The above course can also be held at our North West training centre, Rainford Hall, St Helens
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