Who this course is for
Existing Close Protection licence holders renewing under the current rules.
Course length and delivery
Current guidance says Close Protection refresher training requires approximately 2.5 to 4.5 days of in-person training, depending on permitted self-study.
Before you book
- Appropriate three-day First Aid at Work, or an accepted equivalent, is required.
- Check current SIA rules before booking.
- Practical elements require in-person delivery.
What the course covers
- Terror-threat awareness
- Physical intervention
- Searching
- Vulnerability
- Current close-protection safety content
Assessment
Assessment depends on the qualification and awarding organisation and may combine knowledge exams with practical assessment. Every event listing states the delivery and assessment format clearly.
What happens after you pass?
After the refresher qualification is completed, the learner can continue with Close Protection renewal, subject to SIA criteria.
Renewing? Read how to renew an SIA licence and check your first-aid evidence is still valid before booking.
Last reviewed 22 September 2026. SIA rules and fees change. Check the current official guidance before you book or apply: SIA licence-linked training durations · Changes to the delivery of SIA licence-linked training
