Level 3 Close Protection Operative (International) (RQF)

This is a comprehensive qualification tailored for those seeking to become professional close protection operatives on a global scale.

This internationally recognized certification provides you with the essential skills and knowledge required to deliver high-level security services to clients in various international settings, ensuring their safety and protection.

Course Objectives:

To provide an in-depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a close protection operative within an international context.

To develop advanced skills in threat assessment, risk management, and operational planning specifically tailored for international scenarios.

To train participants in practical close protection techniques, including surveillance, conflict management, and defensive tactics that are applicable worldwide.

To enhance situational awareness and decision-making abilities in diverse, high-pressure international environments.

To prepare participants for successful careers in the global private security industry, backed by a respected and recognized certification.

Competency Assessment:

Assessment involves a combination of practical exercises, written assignments, and scenario-based evaluations, ensuring participants can demonstrate their competence and readiness to operate as close protection professionals on an international level.

Certification:

Successful learners receive the relevant qualification. Employment, licensing and operational deployment remain subject to local law, employer requirements, experience, suitability and any applicable regulatory registration.

Duration and Delivery:

The course spans over 12 consecutive days consisting of 143 guided learning hours, blending classroom instruction with practical training sessions, and is designed to accommodate both full-time and part-time learners. Why study this course in South Africa?

This course allows learners to develop core close protection knowledge and practical skills in an African training environment while working towards a British-standard international qualification. The programme is suitable for those seeking to work internationally, develop existing security experience or build a professional foundation in protective-security work.