Close Protection

AKE’s unrivalled experience and leadership in the field have formed the basis for a course that equips students with the necessary skills to become a Close Protection Officer in this dynamic and challenging industry.

The course is structured around the Security Industry Association (SIA) licensing program, the course offers BTEC Level 3A Edexel accreditation.

The course is designed and taught by experienced former Special Air Service personnel, taking into account current protocols, teachings and past experiences with lessons learnt. The course involves real life case studies.

Students will be comprehensively qualified for work in the evolving arena of close protection, ensuring they reach the high standards required for success within this competitive sphere.

The course is open to both male and female students who are self motivated with a ‘can do’ approach. The course is rewarding, both personally and financially, and offers a myriad of employment opportunities for the future.

For the high achievers from the course, AKE has excellent links for ongoing employment.

Course Syllabus

	Threat and risk assessment
	Introduction to the roles and responsibilities of the Close protection officer
	Close protection team work
	Operational planning
	Implementation of the plan, with an outline of priorities and timescales.
	Periodic review of the threats and security requirements
	Law and legalisation
	Reconnaissance
	Close protection foot techniques
	Use of close protection vehicle techniques
	Incidents and dilemmas
	Venue based security
	Surveillance awareness
	Communication and conflict management skills
	Threat and risk assessment

Full 150 hour SIA Close Protection Course

The course will be run over 15 consecutive days at AKE’s training centre headquarters in Hereford. Since inception in 1992 AKE continues to set the highest professional standards and lead the way for training in the United Kingdom.

The course is open to individual and group applicants from all areas - with either civilian or military backgrounds.

Applicants should have at least a First Aid at Work qualification prior to starting the Close Protection course. AKE offers First Aid at Work as an option in our Close Protection course packages. Additional benefits of AKE Training Include:

	Optional Professional Security Insurance
	Optional Advanced Tactical First Aid Course
	Top candidates from the course will be considered for AKE employment
	Financing options available