Who This Course Is For
- New entrants aiming for executive protection or residential security roles
- Security professionals progressing into Close Protection
- Learners seeking an advanced qualification with strong international demand
What You Will Learn
- Roles and responsibilities of a Close Protection Operative
- Threat and risk assessment
- Surveillance awareness
- Operational planning and route selection
- Reconnaissance and situational awareness
- Conflict management and communication
- Physical intervention (as required by the programme)
- Law, legislation and professional standards
- Communications and teamwork
- Level 3 Emergency Care for First Responders (included within the programme)
Qualification & Outcomes
- Level 3 Close Protection Operative qualification (industry recognised, Highfield accredited)
- Clear pathway to apply for an SIA Close Protection licence (where applicable)
- Practical confidence through scenario based exercises that mirror real operational environments
- Guidance on employment pathways after qualification
Earning Potential
| Role / Context | Typical Earnings |
|---|---|
| UK Domestic Close Protection | £150–£350 per day |
| Salaried roles (experience dependent) | £45,000–£80,000+ per year |
| UHNW / Corporate / International contracts | £300–£600+ per day |
Indicative ranges. Figures vary by employer, location, experience and contract type.
Where You Can Work
UHNW & Family Protection
Corporate & Executive Protection
Residential Security Teams (RST)
Media, TV & Film Protection
High Profile Event Security
International Assignments
Security Driving Roles
Protective Surveillance Teams
Frequently Asked Questions
No, after you enrol, Admissions will contact you to confirm your session and joining instructions.
Yes, Level 3 Emergency Care for First Responders is included within this programme at no extra charge.
Yes, we provide guidance on SIA licensing pathways and employment direction after you complete the course.
Your instructors H. and Loui bring over 50 years of combined experience across the British Army, private security, UHNW residential security, and frontline protective operations.