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£349

£349
Delivered In-Person
3 days
All levels
Course Details:
Qualification: Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
Duration: 3 Days in classroom plus pre-course learning from home
Timings: 09:00 – 17:30
Location: Close Protection Academy, Stratford, East London
Assessment: E-assessments (multiple-choice questions) and practical skills assessments, offering immediate results and instant retakes if necessary
Course Overview:
This Level 2 Refresher Course is a mandatory qualification for all current Close Protection Operatives who need to renew their SIA licence from April 2026 onwards. This course replaces the previous ‘Top-Up’ training requirement and is designed to refresh and update your safety-critical skills and knowledge to meet the latest SIA standards.
Delivered at our accredited training centre in Stratford, London, this essential training ensures you remain fully licensed and compliant with the Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulations.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for all current Close Protection Operatives who need to renew their SIA licence and prefer a blended learning approach and are able to complete pre-course learning from home.
Course Content:
Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives
Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives
Entry Requirements:
Learners must be 18+ years old
You must currently hold a valid SIA Close Protection Licence
Must be able to communicate fluently in spoken and written English
Must hold a valid Level 3 First Aid at Work/ECFR/FREC3 certificate (can be booked with us)
Pre-course self-study (14 hours) which must be completed prior to course attendance, including ACT online training
Participants must wear appropriate, comfortable clothing suitable for practical, scenario-based training
What to Bring:
Two recent passport-sized photos.
One Group A identity document (e.g., passport or full UK driving licence)
Two Group B identity documents (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, birth certificate)
Valid Level 3 First Aid Certificate (with minimum of 12 months validity)
ACT Awareness and ACT Security e-learning certificates (completed within the past 12 months)
Completed pre-course learning materials
Laptop or tablet for e-assessments