Security training
The mandatory refresher for Close Protection Operatives renewing their SIA licence from April 2026.
- Level
- Level 2
- Awarding body
- Duration
- 2.5 days in the classroom
- Price, inc. VAT
- £450(£375 + VAT)
- Next date
- 25 to 27 Jan 2027
About the course
Level 2 Close Protection Refresher (SIA)
Required by every current Close Protection Operative renewing an SIA licence from April 2026 onwards, replacing the previous top-up training.
A blended course: pre-course learning online from home, then classroom days at our Maidstone training centre. E-assessments and practical skills assessments give immediate results, with instant retakes if necessary.
It refreshes and updates your safety-critical skills and knowledge to the latest SIA standards, so you stay fully licensed and compliant with Security Industry Authority regulations. It is for current Close Protection Operatives renewing their licence who prefer a blended approach and can complete the pre-course learning online from home.
- Qualification
- Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher)
- Times
- 09:00 to 17:30
- Location
- BPS HQ, Maidstone, Kent
Course content
- Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives
- Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry
- Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives
Entry requirements
- Aged 18 or over
- A valid SIA Close Protection licence
- Fluent spoken and written English
- A valid Level 3 First Aid at Work, ECFR, FPOS or FREC3 certificate or higher, with at least 12 months currency
- Pre-course self-study (Highfield e-learning), including ACT online training and both ACT certificates from the last 12 months
- Appropriate, comfortable clothing for practical, scenario-based training
What to bring
- Two recent passport-sized photos
- One Group A identity document, such as a passport or full UK driving licence
- Two Group B identity documents, such as a utility bill, bank statement or birth certificate
- Your valid Level 3 first aid certificate
- ACT Awareness and ACT Security certificates from the past 12 months
- Your completed pre-course e-learning
- A laptop or tablet for the e-assessments
Plan your renewal
Your plan
Enter your licence expiry
From April 2026 every Close Protection Operative renewing an SIA licence needs the Level 2 refresher. Tell us when yours expires and we will show which published course date fits, and whether your first aid will still count.
Where it runs
Venue
- BPS HQ, MaidstoneUnit 10, The Old Brewery, Buckland Road, Maidstone, ME16 0DZA short walk from Maidstone West station, with free parking on site.
Questions
Questions about the refresher
Anything else, call 0330 043 8443 or read the booking terms.
Who needs the Level 2 Close Protection Refresher?
Every current Close Protection Operative renewing an SIA Close Protection licence from April 2026 onwards. It replaces the previous top-up training, and refreshes your safety-critical skills and knowledge to the latest SIA standards.
What do I need before the course?
A valid SIA Close Protection licence; to be 18 or over; fluent spoken and written English; a valid Level 3 First Aid at Work, ECFR, FPOS or FREC3 certificate or higher, with at least 12 months currency; and the pre-course Highfield e-learning, including the ACT online training and both ACT certificates from the last 12 months.
How is the course delivered?
It is blended: pre-course learning online from home, then classroom days at our Maidstone training centre, 09:00 to 17:30. E-assessments and practical skills assessments give immediate results, with instant retakes if necessary.
What does the refresher cover?
Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives, Application of Physical Intervention Skills in the Private Security Industry, and Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives.
What should I bring?
Two recent passport-sized photos; one Group A identity document, such as a passport or full UK driving licence; two Group B identity documents, such as a utility bill, bank statement or birth certificate; your valid Level 3 first aid certificate; your ACT Awareness and ACT Security certificates from the past 12 months; your completed pre-course e-learning; and a laptop or tablet for the e-assessments.
What qualification do I get?
The Highfield Level 2 Award for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry (Refresher), which keeps you compliant with Security Industry Authority requirements when you renew your licence.
I do not have a close protection licence yet. Which course do I need?
The full SIA Close Protection course, which leads to the Highfield Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives, the qualification you need to apply for your first licence.
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