About the qualification
Qualification Number: 610/6361/7
Operational Start Date: 1st October 2025
Total Qualification Time: 39 hours
Guided Learning: 34 hours
What are the objectives for the Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)?
The main objective of this qualification is to provide learners with the opportunity to update their knowledge, skills and understanding required to work as a close protection operative in the private security industry.
Note, from 1st April 2026 individuals must have a ‘refresher’ qualification before they can renew their close protection operative licence.
What are the pre-entry requirements for the Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)?
The safety of the public is key to the role of a security operative; therefore, it is essential that close protection operatives can communicate effectively in English. They are likely in the course of their work to have to make calls to the emergency services, or to need to resolve conflict. Good communication skills are essential to reducing conflict management and minimising the need to use physical interventions.
For more information, download the Qualification Handbook here:
Qualification Handbook