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Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)

Elevate your close protection career with the QNUK Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives (Top Up) (RQF) course, designed to keep you at the forefront of the private security industry. As the landscape of security threats evolves, it is crucial for professionals to stay updated with the latest knowledge and skills.

Hands-On Security Training

Recognised Certification

Expert-Led Instruction

Delivery and Assessment

  • The course is delivered between 3 and 5 days. HZL have the authority to deliver the course over 3 days. This is achieved by completing pre-course work and combining elements of the Door Supervisor and Close Protection Physical Intervention that cross over.
  • MCQP and practical demonstration
  • Assessment is through four externally set assessment exams (Multi Choice Question exam) and two internal practical assessments.

Course Details


  • Cost: £360 (Inc) VAT

Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry

This module is about understanding the role of the operator in the event of a terror threat occuring. This is covered by completing the ACT (Action Counter Terrorism) awareness e-Learning package before the course start date - a link will be sent through when the course has been booked.

Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

This module is about the role of the door supervisor and the behaviors required to perform the role as required within the scope of the integrated license. The delegate will be provided with a pre-course workbook that has to be completed before the course start date.

Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry

When working in the private security industry there will be a requirement to use physical intervention skills. During the course you will be taught non-pain compliant restrictive and non-restrictive intervention skills before moving onto the physical intervention skills required for close protection. 

Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry

There are many forms of physical intervention required within the close protection environment, one of these is non-pain compliant intervention that supports a soft skills approach. These skills will be practiced as individuals and as part of a team.

Available Dates

08 May 2026 - 10 May 2026 - Derby Book Your Place

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