Close Protection Refresher Training for SIA Licence Renewal

QUALIFICATION DETAILS

QNUK Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) (RQF) is a focused, up-to-date qualification designed for operatives working both in the UK and overseas.

Developed by the Professional Bodyguard Association and built on real operational experience, the course delivers hands-on, relevant training aligned to current and emerging threats.

Successful completion demonstrates renewed competence for SIA Close Protection licence renewal and is recognised across the UK private security sector.

Continued professional development is recommended in line with organisational policy and the SIA renewal cycle.

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This qualification is designed for:

Close Protection Operatives (CPOs) renewing their SIA Close Protection licence from October 2025 onward.
Security professionals who need an up-to-date refresh of search procedures (people, vehicles, venues) and physical intervention skills.
Operatives returning to practice after a break who must demonstrate current competence against SIA requirements.
Teams maintaining organisational compliance and due diligence for client contracts and insurance purposes.

It is particularly valuable for practitioners who want a concise, standards-aligned update that evidences competence in search protocols, lawful practice, and non-aggressive physical intervention for executive protection tasks.

OVERVIEW

The course equips learners to operate safely, lawfully, and professionally while protecting principals and teams. Training concentrates on risk management, legal compliance, search methodology, and hands-on physical intervention (CP refresher)—all mapped to current SIA licence-linked requirements and delivered under QNUK quality assurance.

Core modules include:

SIA & Legal Framework Refresher (use of force, arrest, reporting, professional standards)
Threat & Risk Update (situational awareness, dynamic risk assessment, decision-making)
Search Protocols (people, bags, vehicles, venues; policy, safety, and evidence handling)
Venue & Route Security (zones, cordons, screening points, sanitisation and briefing)
Communications & Teamwork (command, handovers, incident reporting, documentation)
Physical Intervention – Close Protection Refresher
- Non-pain-compliant protective skills
- Protective positioning, separation, and extraction to safety
- Medical and legal considerations; post-incident reporting
Professional Conduct & Welfare (ethical practice, equality, trauma awareness)

The programme emphasises legality, proportionality, and safeguarding alongside practical, scenario-driven learning relevant to executive protection operations.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

Learners are assessed through a combination of:

Externally set knowledge tests – multiple-choice questions covering law, policy, and operational knowledge (including searches).
Observed practical assessments – demonstration of physical intervention (CP refresher) skills in structured scenarios.
Instructor questioning / professional discussion – to confirm understanding and decision-making where required.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion, learners receive the:

QNUK L2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher) (RQF)

This certificate evidences refreshed competence for SIA Close Protection licence renewal and is recognised across the UK private security industry. Ongoing CPD is encouraged in line with organisational policy and the SIA licence renewal cycle.

CONTACT

For more information, eligibility or guidance, please contact:

Craig Knowles via WhatsApp: +44 772 882 6999 | Email: craig@pbagroup.com

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Chris Doyle via WhatsApp: +44 7801 388960 | Email: chris@pbagroup.com