S.I.A ACCREDITED CLOSE PROTECTION TRAINING COURSE
The Globe Risk Institute is the first security training company in North America to offer a close protection-training course accredited by the Bucks New University and endorsed by the Security Industry Authority for the United Kingdom.
In order to obtain an SIA license you will need to show that you are trained to the right level. This applies to front-line staff only.
In setting standards for training, the SIA has taken into account the changing roles of those already employed in the industry and the requirements for new skills and knowledge.
To get the SIA qualification for Close Protection you will need to attend a training course and take and pass an exam (practical and written).
Detailed Course Description
Knowledge and practical skills training (minimum 150 hours)
When applying for your license you will be required to produce evidence that you have attained a recognized first aid award. If you do not have a recognized first aid award, you will need to get one in order to get your license.
You will also be required to provide a criminal records check certificate prior to your course
For more information on the S.I.A visit their web site at www.the-sia.org.uk
Checks and Documentation Required
There are a number of checks the SIA must make when processing your license application. They will check your identity, your age (you must be over 18 to hold an SIA license), your criminal record (if you have one) and whether you have completed the required level of training.
Criminal Records Check
The SIA will process your license application. They will check to see if you have a criminal record. If you have a criminal record, it does not necessarily mean that you will not get a license. However, if you do have any convictions, warnings, cautions or charges awaiting trial, we will look into:
Previous Training
There are no approved qualifications that can be considered as exemptions for the core competence training and assessment. Arrangements for exemptions and Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) are as follows:
Close Protection operatives who have previously received formal close protection training and are currently employed in an operational close protection role should present themselves to an approved training centre with evidence of the training they have received. Depending on the date and content of the training they have taken and to what extent the training covered the learning objectives of the new Close Protection Course for licensing, they will be directed to take either the full 150 hours full Close Protection Course or the 24 hour Guided Learning Hours Refresher Course.
Candidates, who have completed formal close protection training since 1 January 2002 from the organizations listed below and have remained in an operational close protection role, will be exempt from further training but will be required to take the knowledge test and a practical skills assessment.
It is strongly recommended that candidates who present themselves for assessment only should consider attending a 24-hour Refresher Course. Those who have trained in either a police or military environment may find the terminology and procedures to be different in a civilian context and this would give them the best opportunity of passing the assessment.
All candidates must take the knowledge test and practical skills assessment.
Qualifications:
Course Documentation Requirement
You will require the following documentation on attending the course:
Cost of a License
The license application fee is £245 for a three-year license. The fee is to cover the cost of processing your application and is not refundable.
If you pay your own license fee you will be able to claim tax relief against your taxable income. For example, if you pay the basic rate of tax the relief is worth £53.90. If you are an employer paying the license fee on behalf of an employee there will be no tax or National Insurance liability.
- S.I.A Accredited Close Protection Training Course
- S.I.A Course Dates and Locations TBA
- S.I.A Registration Form
Last update September 28, 2008