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SIA (Top up) Refresher Training for Close Protection Operatives
SIA Close Protection Refresher Course (Top-Up) – 2.5-Day Licence Renewal Training
If your SIA Close Protection licence is due for renewal, this Close Protection Refresher course brings you up to date with the latest SIA licence-linked training requirements, including current operational standards, conflict management updates, and modern physical intervention skills used by Close Protection Operatives.
Delivered by experienced trainers in a professional training environment, this refresher is designed for working operatives who want a streamlined, compliant route back to licence readiness
Who this Close Protection Refresher is for
This course is for you if you:
Already hold (or have previously held) an SIA Close Protection licence
Need the recognised Close Protection refresher qualification to support licence renewal
Want a structured refresher covering search procedures, public safeguarding, counter-terror awareness, spiking awareness, and physical intervention
Entry requirements
To attend, learners must:
Be 18+
Hold a valid Level 3 (RQF/QCF) 3-day first aid qualification or above before starting Close Protection training.
First aid certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date
We will check and record first aid eligibility in line with awarding body and SIA expectations.
This Close Protection Refresher course is delivered over 2.5 days, providing a focused and efficient route to meeting current SIA licence-linked training requirements.
To enable delivery over this timeframe, mandatory pre-course self-study must be completed in advance. Learners are required to complete the self-study materials before attending the course.
Pre-study course books can be downloaded below and must be completed as part of the qualification requirements.
This refresher training aligns with the SIA’s current licence-linked training requirements for Close Protection Operatives and is designed for those renewing or reapplying for their SIA licence.
Training Centre: Stockwell Park Community Centre Address: 21 Aytoun Pl, London SW9 0TE
SIA Close Protection Refresher Course (Top-Up) – 2.5-Day Licence Renewal Training
If your SIA Close Protection licence is due for renewal, this Close Protection Refresher course brings you up to date with the latest SIA licence-linked training requirements, including current operational standards, conflict management updates, and modern physical intervention skills used by Close Protection Operatives.
Delivered by experienced trainers in a professional training environment, this refresher is designed for working operatives who want a streamlined, compliant route back to licence readiness
Who this Close Protection Refresher is for
This course is for you if you:
Already hold (or have previously held) an SIA Close Protection licence
Need the recognised Close Protection refresher qualification to support licence renewal
Want a structured refresher covering search procedures, public safeguarding, counter-terror awareness, spiking awareness, and physical intervention
Entry requirements
To attend, learners must:
Be 18+
Hold a valid Level 3 (RQF/QCF) 3-day first aid qualification or above before starting Close Protection training.
First aid certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date
We will check and record first aid eligibility in line with awarding body and SIA expectations.
This Close Protection Refresher course is delivered over 2.5 days, providing a focused and efficient route to meeting current SIA licence-linked training requirements.
To enable delivery over this timeframe, mandatory pre-course self-study must be completed in advance. Learners are required to complete the self-study materials before attending the course.
Pre-study course books can be downloaded below and must be completed as part of the qualification requirements.
This refresher training aligns with the SIA’s current licence-linked training requirements for Close Protection Operatives and is designed for those renewing or reapplying for their SIA licence.
Training Centre: Stockwell Park Community Centre Address: 21 Aytoun Pl, London SW9 0TE
Mandatory Pre-Course Self-Study Materials
To allow this Close Protection Refresher course to be delivered over 2.5 days, all learners are required to download and complete the mandatory self-study materials before the course start date.
These materials form part of the qualification requirements and must be completed in full prior to attending the course.
Required self-study downloads
Learners must download and complete all of the following:
Close Protection Physical Intervention (Refresher) (Unit 1 & 2) – Self-Study Coursebook
Close Protection Physical Intervention (Refresher) (Unit 1) – Self-Study Workbook
Close Protection Physical Intervention (Refresher) (Unit 2) – Self-Study Workbook
Close Protection Physical Intervention (Refresher) (Unit 3) – Self-Study Coursebook
Close Protection Physical Intervention (Refresher) (Unit 3) – Self-Study Workbook
Important information
All self-study must be completed before the first day of the course
Completion may be checked during training
Failure to complete the required self-study may result in the learner being unable to continue on the 2.5-day course format
Download links are provided above. Learners are strongly advised to allow sufficient time to complete the materials before attending.
Compliance-safe disclaimer
Learners who have not completed the required pre-course self-study may be unable to complete the course in the 2.5-day format.
Why Train With Us
Experienced Close Protection Trainers
Our Close Protection Refresher courses are delivered by trainers with extensive operational and instructional experience within the private security industry. Training is practical, current, and aligned with the realities of modern Close Protection work.
Recognised, Licence-Linked Qualification
This course leads to the Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher), a qualification that supports current SIA licence-linked training requirements. Training and assessment are delivered in line with awarding body and SIA expectations.
Professional Training Environment
Courses are delivered in a professional, risk-assessed training environment, with appropriate facilities for practical physical intervention training. Class sizes are kept manageable to ensure individual attention and safe, effective learning.