Close Protection Refresher

Highfield Close Protection Refresher Course

Stay compliant, sharpen your operational skills, and renew your SIA Close Protection licence with our comprehensive Highfield Close Protection Refresher Course. Designed for experienced and current Close Protection Operatives, this course updates learners on the latest industry standards, legislation, threat awareness, and practical intervention techniques required for modern protective security operations.

Delivered by experienced instructors with real-world operational backgrounds, this SIA mandator refresher programme ensures candidates maintain the professional competence, confidence, and tactical awareness expected within the private security industry.

Throughout the course, learners will revisit essential close protection principles while developing updated knowledge in areas such as dynamic risk assessment, counter-terror awareness, conflict management, and emergency response procedures. Practical scenarios and realistic exercises are used to reinforce operational decision-making, teamwork, communication, and situational awareness in high-pressure environments.

The qualification meets the latest SIA requirements for licence renewal and is suitable for individuals currently working in executive protection, residential security, event security, corporate protection, and specialist security operations.

Course Content Includes:

• Roles and responsibilities of a Close Protection Operative
• Current legislation and industry best practice
• Threat and risk assessment updates
• Surveillance awareness and operational planning
• Conflict management and communication skills
• Terror threat awareness and protective security measures
• Physical intervention and safety procedures
• Emergency procedures and incident response
• Route selection and journey management
• Teamworking and operational professionalism

Entry Requirements:

Learners must:

• Hold a valid or previously held SIA Close Protection licence
• Minimum and current First Aid at Work, but FREC 3 or ECFR is recommended
• Be aged 18 or over
• Have a good understanding of spoken and written English
• Be physically capable of participating in practical activities

Assessment:

Assessment is completed through a combination of:

• Practical observations
• Scenario-based exercises
• Written/multiple-choice examinations

Certification:

Successful learners will receive the Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Refresher training required for SIA licence renewal.

Why Choose Us?

• Delivered by experienced industry professionals
• Realistic operational training scenarios
• Supportive learning environment
• Up-to-date training aligned with current SIA standards
• Flexible training dates and competitive pricing

Whether you are renewing your licence or refreshing your operational capability, our Highfield Close Protection Refresher Course provides the knowledge, confidence, and professional standards needed to continue working effectively within the close protection industry.