SIA Close Protection Training Course in Edinburgh

Adamantine Global offer the Highfield Level 3 working as a close protection security personnel qualification.

Our lead instructor comes from the Police Royal Protection Unit (SO14) and has provided services to a range of British Royalty, celebrities and executives. Coming from a former police and civilian background, you will gain a wealth of knowledge and experience from both sides of the sector.

Our executive protection training course will give you the knowledge and skills that you will need to possess to give you the best start within the close protection world. We will also ingrain the personal skills and qualities to accompany your newfound knowledge.

Our SIA Close Protection Training

Gain A Wealth Of
Knowledge & Experience

As a close protection security personnel, you will also be required to gain a medical qualification. The most commonly recognised qualification is either FPOS-I or FREC-3. Adamantine Global offer First Response Emergency Care (FREC-3) medical training and can be either combined with the close protection level 3 course as a package or purchased as a stand alone medical qualification.

As part of the Adamantine Global Close Protection course, you will learn the essential skills to gain your qualification including;

  • Security Escort Driving 
  • RoSPA Driving Assessment
  • First Response Emergency Care (FREC-3)
  • Roles and Responsibilities as a close protection security personnel
  • Threat and risk assessment
  • Route selection and planning
  • Surveillance awareness
  • Law and legislation
  • Reconnaissance
  • Search awareness
  • Communication skills
  • Close Protection Foot techniques
  • Driving techniques
  • Venue security surveys
  • Conflict Management
  • Door Supervisor qualifications (April 2022)
How long does your Close Protection course run?

The Adamantine Global Close Protection course runs for 21 consecutive days. This is above the 18 days minimum requirement stipulated by the Security Industry Authority.

Can I pay for the Close Protection course in instalments?
Yes! Adamantine Global understands that the cost of the course is a big factor for a lot of our students and we encourage them to utilise our payment plan option. All that is required is a £500 deposit and then monthly, manageable instalments paid 1 month prior to your course commencing.
What do I need to renew my SIA Close Protection licence?
The new Close Protection Top-up training which takes affect from the 1st of October will require a Level 3 First Aid qualification (FAW, FPOS, FREC) and the new Close Protection top-up training course including Physical Intervention for Close Protection Operatives.
How long does the top-up course take to complete?
Close Protection top-up is a 4 day training course not inclusive of the first aid qualification. The total amount of days will depend on the medical qualification you choose to gain prior to the top-up training.
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Testimonials
  • Doing any kind of new learning/top up courses are usually very daunting more so when your a maturer person BUT I have to say Adamantine Global Training Academy was amazing... read more

    Carol Evans Avatar Carol E.
    October 10, 2024

    I Had the pleasure of doing my CP training with this company. I had an excellent experience, the course was very well constructed and easy to follow. The instructors were... read more

    Ross Henderson Avatar Ross H.
    October 17, 2023

    A well structured Close Protection Top Up training course delivered by Darren in clear and straightforward language, with good explanations behind the range of methods and terminology contained within workbook... read more

    Mark Hamilton Avatar Mark H.
    February 17, 2024

    Adamantine Global is best and leading learning place to get a SIA Licence, with the good teaching and guidance from Darren and team even if you don't have a ... read more

    Lamin Bolong Njie Avatar Lamin B.
    April 17, 2024

    Tough but fair, Did CP3 and FREC 3, great content, great instruction. Highly recommended!

    Mathew Caird Avatar Mathew C.
    May 17, 2024

    Great company to deal with. I did my top-up training with Darren, who was very polite, professional and good laught at the same time. Course made very easy to understand,... read more

    Cezary Ozimek Avatar Cezary O.
    October 17, 2023
  • Had the pleasure of getting to take my Top Up course with Darren. With myself struggling to get a top up course not long before my badge ran out, Darren... read more

    Nick Dunne Avatar Nick D.
    October 17, 2023

    Adamantine Global are the best when it’s comes to training for SIA courses , well routine environment of learning and a best trainer at large It a best place... read more

    Adekanmi Azeez Avatar Adekanmi A.
    April 17, 2024

    I recently completed the Close Protection Top-Up course with Adamante Global, and I can't recommend their services enough. The entire experience was professional, well-organized, and truly enriching. The course content... read more

    Patryk Kacala Avatar Patryk K.
    September 17, 2024

    Darren and Emily are experts in teaching and in what they teach and make everyone feel very welcome and are very accomadating to the needs of all there students and... read more

    Bilal Ali Avatar Bilal A.
    December 17, 2023

    Having not previously used Adamantine & not having had the pleasure of knowing Darren or his team prior to the course. The Close Protection training and interaction provided by Darren... read more

    Darren Mooney Avatar Darren M.
    January 17, 2024

    My training experience at Adamantine Global was nothing short of exciting. I was particularly pleased with the easy to understand training and the demonstrations were so vivid to the imagination... read more

    Abidemi Ayoko Avatar Abidemi A.
    August 17, 2024
  • Fantastic training experience. Darren Really knows what he is talking about. Although I was only attending for my TopUp SIA Course I came away learning more then when I went... read more

    Admin Account Avatar Admin A.
    February 17, 2024

    Straight forward course, nice small classes and realistic/practical advice for on the job scenarios. Award certificate was picked up very quickly by the SIA so I could apply for my... read more

    George Watson Avatar George W.
    September 17, 2024

    For someone who hates exams I found this course reasonably stress free. Possibly because with a little effort from myself and support from the professional and friendly staff I felt... read more

    Ross Dawson Avatar Ross D.
    September 17, 2024

    Took a chance on this place as had never heard of the company before and glad I did! Training is super relaxed with Darren, really good laugh but gets to... read more

    Abby Avatar Abby
    October 17, 2023

    This is the first time I've had to complete the CP top up course. Darren and Emily provided a professional service and ensured that everyone was given all the relevant... read more

    Robin Moody Avatar Robin M.
    February 17, 2024

    100% would recommend this course to everyone, training is very well presented and the information you gain is invaluable. The trainers are down to earth and make sure everything... read more

    Doncoms Avatar Doncoms
    October 17, 2023