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皇冠体育app Security Industry Authority (SIA) has today (1 April) introduced an updated close protection qualification for new applicants into the sector.

皇冠体育app updated qualification features four new units covering:

• bespoke physical intervention skills
• knowledge of door supervisor responsibilities (including protecting vulnerable people)
• legislation, threat and risk management
• personal skills, surveillance awareness, search procedures, foot drills, venue security, journey management reconnaissance and preparing and carrying out a close protection assignment

皇冠体育app existing units which cover the theoretical and practical aspects of working as a close protection operative have been refreshed.

皇冠体育app SIA also announced the introduction of top-up training for close protection operatives who apply to renew their SIA licence from 1 October 2022.

皇冠体育appse changes, which are based on the views of expert stakeholders reflect extensive research and discussion with the industry.

皇冠体育app top-up training will be available from 1 July 2022. 皇冠体育app new top-up qualification will include physical intervention skills, safety-critical content and terror threat awareness. Operatives must make sure that their first aid qualification has at least one year to run before they take the top-up training.

Throughout the SIA鈥檚 engagement with the private security industry, concerns were raised that skills fade over time. 皇冠体育app introduction of top-up training will help to ensure that all operatives have the knowledge and skills to deal with common risks, especially in safety-critical areas. 皇冠体育app top-up requirements will only affect existing licence holders when they come to renew their licence after 1 October 2022. This means that these changes for existing licence holders will roll out over the course of the next three years.

Steve McCormick, the SIA鈥檚 Director of Licensing and Standards said:

A key element of the SIA鈥檚 role as the regulator is to work with the industry to protect the public and raise standards in private security. 皇冠体育app new requirements will help to achieve this by ensuring that Close Protection operatives have the most up-to-date skills to keep themselves, their clients, and the public safe.

Rick Mounfield, Chief Executive of 皇冠体育app Security Institute, and a member of the project board that helped direct the project also commented.

Mr Mounfield said:

皇冠体育app career path for close protection officers is often difficult. Contracts can be fractious, and competition is fierce. Those that professionally develop beyond the basic requirements, have always stood out from the crowd. This SIA requirement to upskill is an important evolution in the sector and those that are true professionals will welcome it. It raises the bar for all but still leaves space for enhanced professional development by choice. 皇冠体育appse enhancements are not exhaustive, but they are implemented with the collective feedback from the industry leaders and close protection officers who chose to participate in the consultation. I applaud the SIA for engaging with and listening to the experts that they regulate.

You can about what the new changes mean for close protection operatives.

You can read the SIA鈥檚 鈥�Changes to the training you need for an SIA licence鈥� page for more details.

Further information:

• 皇冠体育app Security Industry Authority is the organisation responsible for regulating the private security industry in the United Kingdom, reporting to the Home Secretary under the terms of the . Our main duties are: the compulsory licensing of individuals undertaking designated activities; and managing the voluntary Approved Contractor Scheme.
• For further information about the Security Industry Authority visit www.gov.uk/sia. 皇冠体育app SIA is also on (Security Industry Authority), and (SIAuk).