Close Protection Training Course
Close Protection - City and Guilds 1903 Course Information
Unit 1 - Assess Levels of Threats and Risks to Principles
The aim of this unit is to ensure that Close Protection officers have the ability to determine potential
threats and risks to principles.
Main topics are:
- Outline operating procedures for collecting personal and professional information about principals
- Describe the protocol involved in collecting personal and professional information
- Outline the personal and professional information that could influence potential threats and risks
- Identify the information that must be recorded about potential threats and risks
- Explain the importance of recording details
- Describe how to analyse potential threats and risks
- Describe how the principal's itinerary can influence the level and nature of threats and risks
Unit 2 - Plan and Prepare to Minimise Threat and Risks to Principles
The aim of this unit is to ensure that Close Protection officers have the skills to develop a security plan from a threat and risk analysis.
Main topics are:
- Identify sources of information for planning for travel
- Describe regulations relating to communications systems
- Describe how to maintain the security and confidentiality of information
- Describe how to plan and deal with contingencies
- Explain why specific types of vehicles are appropriate to providing the correct level of protection to the principal
- Explain why specific types of communication equipment are appropriate to providing the correct level of protection to the principal
- Identify port travel formalities
- Explain the importance of reconnaissance procedures
- Describe the elements of Health & Safety relating to close protection
Unit 3 - Liaise and Communicate with Principles and Others
The aim of this unit is to ensure that Close Protection officers can communicate protection arrangements with principles and others, and observe protocol during close protection.
Main topics are:
- Establish working relationships with relevant persons
- Describe relevant methods of communication
- Explain the importance of maintaining confidentiality
- Describe how to maintain confidentiality and security of information
- Explain the importance of protocol and etiquette
Unit 4 - Establish and Maintain Secure Environments
The aim of this unit is to ensure Close Protection officers have the knowledge and skills to secure premises and means of transport.
Main topics are:
- Identify the action taken on discovering a device during a search
- Identify the action to be taken when an individual refuses to be searched
- Identify the action required to apprehend persons suspected of having unauthorised items
- Identify when advice and assistance should be sought from search specialists
- Identify current operating procedures for searching and securing premises
- Identify search methods and procedures for searching individuals
- Identify search methods and procedures for searching vehicles
Unit 5 - Maintain the Safety and Security of Principles Whilst Mobile
The aim of this unit is to ensure Close Protection officers have the skills and understanding to maintain close protection escort on foot and in transit.
Main topics are:
- Identify Standard Operating Procedures for foot escort formations
- Identify counter-surveillance procedures
- Identify anti-surveillance procedures
- Identify the signals and commands given to the principal
- Identify Standard Operating Procedures for foot escort formations
Unit 6 - Respond to Medical Crises
The aim of this unit is to ensure Close Protection officers can respond to medical crises and maintain the safety and security of injured people.
Main topics are:
- Recognise signs and symptoms of medical conditions
- Identify when to call for specialist medical care
- Identify the current medical treatment for medical conditions
- Identify the use of medical equipment
Unit 7 - Respond to Conflict
The aim of this unit is to ensure Close Protection officers have the appropriate skills to recognise and respond to conflict situations.
Main topics are:
- Identify control and restraint methods to protect the principal
- Record accurate details of the incident
- Identify the legislation relevant to conflict management
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