The course is designed to provide training for those in the security sector specialising in Close Protection, and the opportunity for Close Protection to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification.
It demonstrates that a candidate has displayed the knowledge, understanding and skills learners need to apply for a licence to practice from the Security Industry Authority.
It allows opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal
qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
Who is the qualification for?
· New entrants to the security industry in the Close Protection industry
· Current Close Protection Operatives who require training or who wish to obtain a nationally recognised Level 3 vocational qualification
Pre-requisite experience/education
Before an applicant will be accepted for a BTEC Level 3 course, an assessmant is made of the
qualifications and/or experience held by applicants, considering whether this profile shows an ability to progress to a Level 3 qualification. For learners who have recently been in education, the profile is likely to include one of the following:
· a BTEC First or BTEC National in Public Services or related Short Courses eg BTEC
· award in Security Operations or BTEC Award in Door Supervision
· a standard of literacy and numeracy supported by a general education equivalent to GCSEs
at grade A*–C
· related work experience
· other related NVQs eg NVQ in providing security services
Course Content
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations is a 150-hour
qualification consisting of five units of 30 hours each.To achieve the whole qualification, a learner must successfully complete all units.
· Skills and Teamwork in Close Protection
· Legislation, Communications and Conflict Management Skills in Close Protection
· Risk Assessment, Operational Planning and Safe Route Selection
· Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Incidents and Dilemmas
· Techniques for Close Protection Operatives
Learning Outcomes
Unit One: Skills and Teamwork in Close Protection
At the end of the unit, the candidate should:
· Understand the roles and responsibilities of the Close Protection Operative
· Understand the importance of interpersonal skills within the close protection
environment
· Understand the importance of close protection teamwork.
Unit 2: Legislation, Communications and Conflict Management Skills in Close Protection
At the end of the unit, the candidate should:
· Understand the impact of law and legislation on close protection
· Understand the relationship between Close Protection Operatives and official agencies
· Understand the need for communication and conflict management
· Be able to use communication and conflict management skills
Unit 3: Risk Assessment, Operational Planning and Safe Route Selection
At the end of the unit, the candidate should:
· Understand threat assessment and risk management
· Be able to use operational planning skills
· Know about route selection
Unit 4: Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Incidents and Dilemmas
At the end of the unit, the candidate should:
· Be able to demonstrate surveillance, counter-surveillance and anti-surveillance methods and skills
· Be able to carry out reconnaissance
· Be able to deal with incidents and dilemmas within close protection
Unit 5: Techniques for Close Protection Operatives
At the end of the unit, the candidate should:
· Be able to use close protection foot techniques
· Be able to use close protection vehicle techniques
· Be able to use correct search procedures
· Understand venue-based security
Assessment
The overall grading for the Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations is a pass, based upon the successful completion of all units.
In order to achieve a pass for the Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations learners must achieve:
· a pass in an externally set and externally marked multiple-choice test
· a pass for an internally set and internally assessed portfolio, which includes a
practical assessment
These two assessments, taken together, will cover all the criteria of all five units.
