Level 3 Certificate For Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry

About the qualification

Qualification Number: 601/5307/6

SFJ Awards Level 3 Certificate For Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry

The Level 3 Award for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry is a qualification for individuals who work or would like to work as Close Protection Officers. It is based on the Security Industry Authority (SIA) Specification for Learning and Qualifications for Close Protection Operatives and in Conflict Management 2014. Successful completion of the Level 3 qualification enables learners to apply for a Security Industry Authority or SIA licence in Close Protection. Please contact us for more information.

Online Proctoring for the Level 3 exam

Online Proctoring is the supervision of exams for learners, undertaking a qualification virtually. Using the browser extension, Proctorio, learners can now undertake the exam element of this qualification from the safety of their own home, with a robust, quality assurance solution built-in to their assessment to provide effective invigilation.

We are now able to assess your learners securely and remotely with class sizes of up to 15 students. Delivering remote training and assessments will allow centres and learners to continue functioning as close to normal as possible during this turbulent time without putting individual safety at risk. Find useful links below to start your journey using online proctoring for virtual exams for the Level 3 Certificate.

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This qualification will be withdrawn and therefore no further learners can be registered after 31st March 2022. All certifications of learners already registered on the qualification must be completed by 31st August 2022.

Please note, SFJ Awards are pleased to announce a new version of the qualification will be available from 1st April 2022. Further information will be available soon.