Precision Training Academy
Certificate III in Close Protection Operations
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification reflects the role of a close protection operative who is responsible for providing security services to protect the safety and security of principals who may be celebrities, political figures, very important persons (VIPs) or other persons requiring close protection services.
This qualification is suitable for people within or entering the security industry who wish to specialise in the provision of close protection services. It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various security roles and settings, including security risk management.
Close protection operatives work in a team environment under limited supervision and use discretion and judgement in known and unpredictable work contexts. They take responsibility for their own outputs in work and learning, and limited responsibility for the output of others in the work team.
Delivery mode
Precision Training Academy offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 572 Pacific Highway Belmont
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
For a 1B Bodyguard subclass you must complete units from CPP31418 Certificate III in Close Protection and HLTAID014 Provide advanced first aid.
- Must hold: CPP20218 Certificate II in Security Operations OR a current class 1 NSW Security Licence
- SLED Pre-Enrolment Assessment (Certificate III level)
- You must have read the PTA Student Information Handbook
- You must have pre-read the Learner Guide prior to attending class
- A Unique Student Identifier (USI) Number must be supplied to PTA prior to us being able to issue a Nationally Recognised Qualification
First Aid Requirements
- Must hold: HLTAID014 – Provide Advanced First Aid
- Or complete with PTA prior to attending the 1B SLC (Security Licenced Course)
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Close Protection Operations will prepare you for the following roles.
Security Guard
A Security Guard looks after the safety of people, property or valuable items. You might be assigned to stand guard at an area where there are secu...
Security Officer
A Security Officer ensures the safety of an area, person or valuable item they have been assigned to. You may look after crowd control at a large e...
Bodyguard
A Bodyguard provides protective security services to clients. You might attend specific events with a client or provide everyday security services....
About Precision Training Academy
Precision Training Academy is a registered business name of Law Enforcement & Security Training Australia Pty Ltd. Our goal is to make sure that all students trained to be workforce ready, with the skills and attributes desirable for future employers and organisations. Precision Training Academy is a leading provider of Security Training for the Hunter Region and throughout New South Wales, as an approved provider with Security Licensing Enforcement Directorate (SLED).
