{"product_id":"sia-close-protection-training","title":"SIA Close Protection Course (Classroom, UK-wide)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe SIA Close Protection course is the qualification you need to apply for an SIA Close Protection Licence and work as a bodyguard or personal protection officer. It is the longest and most demanding of the SIA licence-linked courses, and it opens the highest-paid work in the private security sector.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraining covers threat and risk assessment, operational planning, surveillance awareness, route selection and reconnaissance, working as part of a protection team, conflict management and physical intervention, plus the law as it applies to close protection work. Delivery is classroom-based with practical assessment, across multiple UK centres.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need an existing SIA licence?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Close Protection is a standalone qualification and you do not need a Door Supervisor or Security Guard licence first, though many candidates come from that background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConsiderably longer than the other SIA courses — this is a multi-week programme rather than a few days. Confirm the exact schedule for your chosen centre before booking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs first aid included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA first aid qualification is a requirement for the Close Protection licence. Check whether it is bundled at your chosen venue or needs booking separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat licence does it lead to?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe SIA Close Protection Licence, which also permits you to work in Door Supervisor and Security Guard roles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnvico is an independent training intermediary. This course is delivered by Get Licensed and booking is completed on their site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Get Licensed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58329026462040,"sku":null,"price":1994.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/7126\/7672\/files\/Get_Licensed_169a8d8e-8198-4b57-8b0c-723ba9bead29.png?v=1788021438","url":"https:\/\/www.envicourse.com\/products\/sia-close-protection-training","provider":"envicourse.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}