EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations
Qualification summary
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations is designed to provide:
• training for those in the security industry
• opportunities for Close Protection Operatives to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification
• the knowledge, understanding and skills learners need to qualify for a licence to practise as a Close Protection Operative
• opportunities for learners to focus on the development of the major key skills and the wider key skills in a security context, such as improving own learning and performance, working with others and problem solving
• opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Certificate in Close Protection Operations is designed to provide opportunities for full-time learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in the field of security or to progress to further vocational qualifications such as the Foundation Degree in Security Services.
Close Protection Officer/Bodyguard
Security Officer/Manager
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07 Retail and Commercial Enterprise
Multiple Choice Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
In order to achieve a pass for the Edexcel 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. The multiple-choice test will be administered by the centre. Centre assessment of the portfolio will be subject to verification through the National Standards Sampling process.
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D/103/4294 - Skills and Teamwork in Close Protection
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H/103/4295 - Legislation, Communications and Conflict Management Skills in Close Protection
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K/103/4296 - Risk Assessment, Operational Planning and Safe Route Selection
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M/103/4297 - Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Incidents and Dilemma
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T/103/4298 - Techniques for Close Protection Operatives