Close Protection Courses

CLOSE QUARTER COMBAT HANDGUN 10 DAY COURSE -

The above course is designed for students with little or no cqb or weapons training experience. The aim of the course is to introduce the student to firearms training, building a high level of knowledge in respect of weapon safety, weapon and ammunition types and methods of carry. The course will then advance and develop the close quarter combat abilities of the student in the use of the handgun. The first module of the course is of five days duration. The second module of the course which is of a further five day’s duration has specific emphasis in the specific cqb drills and tactics in respect of V.I.P. protection. The instructor student ratio is high due to the nature of the course so personal supervision and instruction is guaranteed. The course will progress at a safe and appropriate pace for the individual student, advancing to a high standard of professionalism and ability.

Course Content.

HANDGUN SPECIFICS
• Weapon Safety
• Weapon Types
• Ammunition types and requirement.
• Methods of carry, both concealed and overt.
• Handgun safety training and operational carries.
• Field stripping and maintenance
• Principles of shooting

CLOSE QUARTER COMBAT
• CQB shooting drills
• Methods of drawing the handgun from concealment.
• Both one handed and two-handed shooting positions.
• Low-light shooting.
• Reactive target shooting.
• Combat shooting under high stress.
• Close quarter shooting techniques.
• Weapon Retention and Disarming.

TACTICS IN RELATION TO V.I.P. PROTECTION
• Team drills and tactics
• Protective shooting with a V.I.P
• Shooting from cover
• One handed re-loading techniques

FINAL QUALIFICATION SHOOT
• The course will culminate in the student undertaking a qualification shoot, involving all aspects covered during the course.

Also included within the course will be a basic introduction into knife defence..

The course cost for the 10 day course is £2500.00. This covers return flights to the UK, accommodation, airport transfers and all training fees and ammunition. Training will be conducted at our facility in the USA and you will be here for a total duration of 14 days.

CLOSE PROTECTION TRAINING -

Course Outline in respect of close protection training course as recognised by the Edexcel and SIA. The close protection-training course has been devised based on a combination of both Police and Military close protection training courses, together with experience gained within the private sector in relation to close protection. The designees of the course have many years of experience in relation to close protection and hold official home office qualifications in relation to the subject matter.

The course is run over a 15 day training period, (student will require the first aid at work training certificate, this can be offered as part of the course) which involves both classroom theory input, together with practical training scenarios. The student initially is led through the theory of the specific lesson within the classroom environment; this is then reinforced by way of practical training scenarios where the student puts the theory into practice. Experienced and qualified trainers in the field conduct the courses.
The students are assessed by way of question and answer during the classroom sessions, together with assessment during practical training scenarios. The final assessment of the student, is both theory based with a written examination and on a practical front, by way of a final exercise in which the students set up and run a close protection operation.
The course confirms to the content as required by the SIA regulations, in respect to National Occupational Standards in relation to close protection training. The below is a guide to the training manual and course content in reference to the specific headings as directed by the SIA.
The GuardWatch training program in relation to close protection covers all required fields as outlined below. GuardWatch offers the below training, either as part of, or in addition to the Close Protection Course as described.

A full written Training Performance Record will be issued to the student on the conclusion of each module. Students reaching the required standards at the culmination of each module will also be issued with a GuardWatch certification specifying both the skills and abilities achieved by the student within that module.
On successful completion of this course students can be assured that they have the confidence and credibility to enter the field of Personal Security. In addition you will be certified that in the opinion of GuardWatch instructional staff, that you now have the ability to work operationally within the security industry with motivation and at the highest of professional standards as a Close Protection Operative.
Finally you will achieve the satisfaction that you have undertaken the most demanding and professionally run courses available in the private sector for this type of work and will be able to show to potential employers (and colleagues) by way of your Training Performance Records, the high standards you have already attained.
This course is run both in the UK and the United States allowing the student to gain experience internationally. This is an intense course culminating in a final exercise where all skills learned will be put to the test.

GuardWatch staff will endeavour, where possible, to assist with students travel arrangements for those who have to attend by way of public transport. (Details supplied on request).
Training undertaken within the US includes all flights and car hire and accommodation but not meals.
Students would be expected to bring with them suitable clothing appropriate for the training undertaken within the chosen module. Advice on such matters will be included within the pre-read package. The supply and usage of vehicles required for the operational needs of the course will be included within the course fee.
As stated, students undertaking the Modular Training will receive comprehensive pre-read notes, together with a suitable binder once their full course fee has been processed. The notes will form the basis of the theory within the module undertaken. It is intended that these notes be studied in some depth prior to the commencement of the training. This will enable more time for practical applications of those tactics and techniques explained within them. This manual should accompany students attending each module. Failure to do so may render the student ineligible to undertake training. These Modules can be physically and mentally demanding so a general high standard of personal fitness is required to benefit from the training undertaken.

BIIAB Accredited Maybo Physical Intervention Programme -

Duration - 2 modules of 4 hours
Summary -
● Recognises the need for staff performing higher risk roles such as door supervision to be taught safer methods of physical intervention to improve staff and customer safety ● Developed with Maybo, the leading conflict management specialists.

Details -

BIIAB has long recognised the need for staff performing higher risk roles such as door supervision to be taught safer methods of physical intervention, which would help reduce use of high-risk techniques, and improve staff and customer safety.
Many of those involved with door supervision have had no formal training in physical intervention, resulting in an inconsistent approach that leaves everyone vulnerable. Not only do holders of the SIA licence themselves face the danger of becoming the victim of assault but they also risk potential prosecution and loss of their licence if they are found guilty of assaulting customers. Recent high-profile cases have also shown how both the providers of door supervisors and owner/operators can be held liable for the acts of door supervisors.
BIIAB has pioneered development in this area with Maybo, the leading conflict management specialists, working on a number of successful initiatives addressing conflict and work-related violence. These include the BIIAB Award in Conflict Management, and the original BIIAB Door Supervisors National Certificate scheme, which has been superseded by the current BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors.
BIIAB developed the Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors in response to Security Industry Authority licensing requirements which do not include physical intervention. BIIAB however recognises that training in the area of physical intervention is key, and has accredited the Physical Intervention programme.

Who is the Physical Intervention programme for?
The most significant area of need and opportunity lies with those personnel performing licensable security functions. However, the programme could also cover wider needs within licensed retail environments, for example, providing an option of lower level disengagement skills for those in non-security roles such as licensees and other frontline staff.

What does the qualification cover?
The Physical Intervention programme provides candidates with a wider range of non-violent options for dealing with the most common scenarios involving physical contact in licensed premises. It does not offer a technique to cover every possible situation, but provides a solid foundation in terms of knowledge and skills to further reduce risk to customers and staff.

The programme comprises two modules:
• Disengagement (defensive) Skills.
• Escort and Holding Skills.

Provided that candidates have had prior training in conflict management, the two modules can be taken by candidates separately or together, dependant on the role and risks faced.

Both the Disengagement Skills module and the Escort and Holding Skills module are each designed to be delivered in four hours (although longer tuition options may be available). A comprehensive workbook, presented in an easy-to-follow format, including colour diagrams of the core techniques taught, is available for each module.
Skills development records are kept for each delegate on the programme. The BIIAB nominated tutor will observe each delegate as they practice the skills and techniques being taught and will sign-off when the tutor is satisfied they have seen the delegate accurately demonstrate the skill.
Each delegate is issued with a training record summarising completion of each module which is signed-off by the tutor. BIIAB will certificate those candidates who successfully achieve both the Disengagement Skills, and the Escort and Holding Skills modules.
Candidates who have qualified for the Security Industry Authority door supervision licence with other centres can access this scheme through a BIIAB approved centre. Candidates can also access the scheme if they do not hold the licence but hold Unit 2 of the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors (or equivalent), or the BIIAB Award in Conflict Management.