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SIA (Top up) Refresher Training for Close Protection Operatives
SIA Close Protection refresher course in London
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, the refresher is designed for working operatives who want a streamlined, compliant route back to licence readiness. It leads to the Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher). Three Sixty Security also deploys SIA licensed bodyguards in London for private and corporate clients.
Who this Close Protection refresher is for
- You already hold, or have previously held, an SIA Close Protection licence
- You need the recognised Close Protection refresher qualification to support licence renewal
- You want a structured refresher covering search procedures, public safeguarding, counter-terror awareness, spiking awareness and physical intervention
Entry requirements
- Be 18 or over
- Hold a valid Level 3 (RQF/QCF) 3 day first aid qualification or above before starting Close Protection training, such as our Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- Your first aid certificate must be valid for at least 12 months from the course start date
We check and record first aid eligibility in line with awarding body and SIA expectations.
Course format: 2.5 days with mandatory self-study
The course is delivered over 2.5 days at our Stockwell training centre. To make this possible, mandatory pre-course self-study must be completed in advance. The self-study materials are listed further down this page and must be completed as part of the qualification requirements.
Related courses
- SIA Close Protection course (full 18 day course for new operatives)
- SIA Door Supervisor refresher
- All security qualifications
Close Protection refresher FAQs
How long is the Close Protection refresher course?
It is delivered over 2.5 days, with mandatory pre-course self-study that you must complete before the first day.
What qualification will I get?
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.
What do I need before I attend?
You must be 18 or over and hold a valid Level 3 (RQF/QCF) 3 day first aid qualification or above, valid for at least 12 months from the course start date. You must also complete all the self-study materials.
What happens if I do not complete the self-study?
Learners who have not completed the required pre-course self-study may be unable to complete the course in the 2.5 day format.
Where is the course held and how much does it cost?
At Stockwell Park Community Centre, 21 Aytoun Place, London SW9 0TE. The course costs £360.
How do I book?
Choose a date and book online on this page, call our main line on 020 8050 9506 or message us on WhatsApp on 07802 648809 (WhatsApp only).
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.
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.
