Close Protection Training in Arundel

The Close Protection Officer Training Course opens up highly paying opportunities to work as Bodyguards. Earn up to £9,000 per month protecting celebrities, VIPs or high net worth individuals.

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Close Protection Training in Arundel

A close protection officer is typically known as a bodyguard, and it can be a well-paid and exciting role with lots of perks. Bodyguards are usually employed by people who require protection due to their wealth or because they are famous. As such, the role can involve risk but also comes with many exclusive perks.

Who is the course for?

The course can be taken by anyone, as long as you are over 18 and have a reasonable level of English. However, people with experience in security, combat or conflict management may be better suited to this challenging career. For this reason, those with a military or policing background are well suited to becoming close protection officers.

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The Close Protection Training course is for you if you want to work in the private security industry as a Bodyguard or Close Protection Officer.

You'll typically have some background in combat or security (although this is not a requirement of the course), and be expected to handle high-pressure situations with a calm, strategic mind.

You'll receive combat training and various skills to assist you when providing protection for important individuals, such as celebrities or high-power businesspeople.

The course lasts for 16-19 days and is instructor-led.

You need to be at least 18 years old to take the Close Protection Course. Moreover, you will need to be fluent in English to follow the content and perform at the assessment.

Some experience in security or combat would also be useful (although this is not a requirement of the course), as the course can be demanding for some people.

Security professionals who have worked for several years already, or people moving into this industry from a military or police background, often do best in CPO training.

You will receive a Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry upon completing the training course.

The Close Protection Training Course is assessed by a written exam and a practical assessment. You will also be assessed on your participation throughout the course.

You're able to retake exams if you don’t pass them. You cannot proceed with applying for your Close Protection SIA Licence, or badge, until you pass all your exams and attain the Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry.

Receive your results within just 5 working days after your course is completed. Our aim is to notify you on the same day the training provider sends us your results.

Your results will be available online and we’ll also send you an SMS to inform you when your results are available.

Close Protection Officers (Bodyguards) can work for:
- VIP & Celebrity Security
- Executive & Corporate Protection
- High-Value Asset Security
- International Security & Risk Management

- £200 – £500 per day for standard protection roles
- £700– £1,500 per day for international contracts

No, firearms training is not part of UK-based Close Protection courses due to legal restrictions.

Close protection officers should be calm under pressure, assertive, observant, and have strong communication skills. A professional and respectful attitude is essential when dealing with the public.

Handling conflict involves staying calm, assessing the situation, and using de-escalation techniques. Engaging with people professionally and avoiding unnecessary confrontations is key. The close protection training offered by Get Licensed covers a module on conflict management, equipping students with the knowledge they need to de-escalate situations and recognise risks.

While salaries vary based on experience, location, and role, the average pay for close protection officers in the UK ranges from £50 to £100 per hour.

Use a calm tone, open body language, and active listening to defuse tensions. If necessary, create physical space and call for backup rather than escalating the situation.

The first step is assessing the threat level and attempting to calm the situation through verbal communication before considering any further action.

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About Close Protection Training in Arundel

The course runs over 16 days. It’s a comprehensive syllabus, and you’ll learn a great deal.

What will I learn on the Close Protection Training course in Arundel?

The course is divided into three units:

Unit 1 - Working in the Private Security Industry

Unit 2 - Working as a close protection operative

Unit 3 - Conflict Management

You should be prepared for some later finishes on some days to cover all the course material.

The course will cover the following areas:

Law and Legislation
Roles and Responsibilities of a CPO
Threat and Risk Assessment
Incident Management
Venue Security operations
Reconnaissance (Theory and Practical)
CPO Protocol and Etiquette
Operational Planning
Route Selection
Foot Formations
Vehicle Tactics
Embus / Debus
Search Procedures (personal, Vehicle and premises)
Surveillance (Live scenarios in central London)

Certification

After successfully completing the course, you will be awarded a level 3 close protection officer for working in the private security industry. The certificate will be sent to you electronically, with results from the course available five days after completion.

Course location

The course is held at the training centre located at:

Peregrine House,

Ford Lane,

Ford,

Arundel,

BN18 0DF.

Arundel is in between the cities of Brighton and Portsmouth. Driving from the London area, you can leave the M25 at junction 10, taking the A3 to Portsmouth. You will take the A283 Petworth closer to your destination, following it into Ford. You can get more comprehensive instructions from Google maps, but the journey if coming from London will take around 2 hours by car.

Getting to the venue by train

There are several trains stations close to the destination, which you may arrive at depending on where you are coming from:

Ford train station

Ford Rd, Ford, Arundel BN18 0BH.

The destination is just less than a mile from your destination. You could walk this or jump in a taxi.

Littlehampton train station.

Terminus Rd, Littlehampton BN17 5BS.

This station is just over 3 miles, and you can travel in a taxi, which will take around 7 minutes.

Arundel train station

Station Approach, Arundel BN18 9PH.

This station is also just over 3 miles from the venue and will take 9 minutes in a cab.

Parking

If you are driving to the location, there is parking available at the venue free of charge.

846 Eastern Ave,

Newbury Park,

Ilford

IG2 7HY.

Walkability score

The address has a walk score of 11, meaning running errands can be tricky. You may have to be organised and make sure you have a packed lunch. You can grab a sandwich deal at the local Tesco the night before if you don’t have transport at lunchtime.

Food and hotels near the venue

The venue itself has complimentary tea and coffee-making facilities and a canteen area for use at lunchtime. If you want to grab a bite to eat during lunchtime, the closest cafe is the Edge cafe, a few hundred feet away. The cafe is part of the Edgcumbes coffee roasters and tea merchants, so look forward to an expert brew. You can also indulge in tasty snacks such as sausage baps, vegan sausage rolls and homemade carrot cake.

Around 2 miles away, you’ll find the Spitfire cafe, Serving Thyme, Interchange cafe, and Ceasefire cafe.

If you are traveling for the course and need a hotel, our best budget option would be the Travelodge Arundel Fontwell, which is less than 5 miles from the venue. It's a basic but clean and stylish hotel which provides free Wi-Fi and breakfast. There’s also a Travelodge in Littlehampton, which is 7 miles away and also offers a very budget-friendly rate.