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Qualification details

City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection
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Qualification summary

The City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection will form part of the requirement needed to gain a SIA Licence to Practise for Close Protection Operatives. The Licence to Practise provides the candidate with the right to work within the Close Protection industry, it is not a guarantee of work, merely providing candidates with the basic knowledge and understanding of the industry.

The aims of this qualification are to:
• meet the needs of candidates who work or want to work and gain a Close Protection License to practise in the industry. Visit the SIA website www.the-sia.org.uk.

• allow candidates to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in the Close Protection sector

Qualification details

100/5726/2
City & Guilds - The City and Guilds of London Institute
3
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/11/2005
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
28/02/2010
Certification end date:
28/02/2013
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.
English
This qualification provides candidates with the right to work within the Close Protection industry.

There is no direct progression available from this qualification although candidates could move onto the Bucks New University Foundation Degree in Protective Security Management.
No specific job occupation
Close Protection Officer/Bodyguard
  • 01 Health, Public Services and Care
    • 01.4  Public Services
150
Pass
Multiple Choice Examination
This qualification is assessed through a single multiple choice question paper with the practical being assessed internally at the centre and externally verified by our EV network.
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All units are mandatory
  • J/103/5018 - Assess level of threats and risks to principals
  • L/103/5019 - Plan and prepare to minimise threat and risk to principals
  • F/103/5020 - Liaise and communicate with principals and others
  • J/103/5021 - Establish and maintain secure environments
  • L/103/5022 - Maintain the safety and security of principals whilst mobile
  • R/103/5023 - Respond to a medical crisis in a close protection context
  • Y/103/5024 - Respond to conflict in a close protection context