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Level 3 Close Protection Operative Course

Train in the UK & Poland — Intensive 24-day programme. Only £3,000 (save £500).

Level 3 Close Protection Operative Course

  • 18 days UK training (SIA-approved) + 6 days tactical training in Poland

  • Live-fire pistol drills, TCCC, VIP evacuation & scenario training
  • SIA Close Protection qualification + Advanced Tactical Certificate (Poland)
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  • Duration: 24 days total (18 days UK + 6 days Poland)

  • Price: £3,000 (save £500)

  • Location: UK (classroom & scenario fieldwork) + International Shooting Academy, Witaszyce, Poland

  • Qualification: SIA-Approved Close Protection Certificate + Advanced Tactical Protection Certificate (Poland)

Course Overview

This combined 24-day programme delivers deep theoretical knowledge and realistic field-based practicals so you can operate in high-threat and executive protection roles anywhere in the world. Expect intensive scenario training, live-fire skill development, medical trauma management, and professional deployment coaching.

UK Training (18 Days)

Delivered by expert instructors, this phase focuses on the legal, tactical and operational foundations required for SIA close protection licensing and real-world deployments.

  • Threat & risk assessment

  • Personal escort & convoy tactics

  • Surveillance & counter-surveillance

  • Conflict management & physical intervention

  • Emergency procedures & first aid

  • UK law & legal compliance for close protection

  • SIA exam preparation and scenario training

Overseas Tactical Training — Poland (6 Days)

Hosted at the International Shooting Academy (Witaszyce). A field-intensive module that pushes practical skill to mastery under professional supervision.

  • Live-fire pistol training (GLOCKs — unlimited ammo until core skills demonstrated)

  • VIP evacuation drills & close protection simulations

  • Shooting simulator & progressive tactical drills

  • Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) for gunshot trauma

  • Pre-hospital trauma response techniques

  • Certification ceremony & team debrief

Facilities & Inclusions

  • Accommodation and 3 daily meals (Poland module included)

  • All firearms, gear and ammunition for Poland module provided

  • Transfers to/from Poznań Airport (Poland)

  • Free access to the shooting range during leisure time

  • Recreational spaces: bar, barbecue area, rest lounges

Who Should Enrol?

  • Aspiring bodyguards and Close Protection Operatives (CPOs)

  • Military & law enforcement transitioning into private security

  • Security professionals seeking international & high-profile assignments

  • Individuals aiming to stand out in the global private security market

Format & Certification

  • Delivery: Blended learning — classroom theory + field-based practicals

  • Assessment: Written tests, realistic scenario assessments and tactical evaluations

  • Certification awarded:

    • SIA-Approved Level 3 Close Protection Qualification (UK) — eligible for SIA licence

    • Advanced Tactical Protection Certificate (Poland)

Entry Requirements

  • Minimum age: 18

  • Good physical fitness & able to complete practical drills

  • Fluent in spoken and written English

  • Right to travel to Poland (valid passport & any required visas) — we provide guidance for travel documentation

Limited Seats — Book Now

Secure your seat for £3,000 and save £500 off the standard price. This cohort includes the full UK programme plus the Poland tactical module — accommodation, transfers and meals included during the overseas phase.

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Yes — the UK phase equips you with the Close Protection qualification required for SIA licence eligibility once you pass the exams and meet SIA criteria.

Live-fire pistol training, advanced tactical drills, VIP evacuation simulations, TCCC training, accommodation, meals and airport transfers as listed.

Yes — all firearms, gear, and ammunition used during the Poland module are supplied by the training facility.

No — beginners are welcome. Live-fire training is supervised and designed to take participants from core handling to practical application. Basic firearms handling and safety are taught first

Yes — we provide travel guidance and assistance with documents for the Poland module, but participants are responsible for visa fees if applicable.

Moderate to good fitness is required. Participants must be able to take part in physical drills. Inform us of any medical conditions before booking.

Why trainees choose Black Eagle Academy

  • Experienced active CPO instructors with operational experience

  • Real-world scenario training and international tactical exposure

  • Post-course career guidance and partner network referrals