You must have one of these qualifications or one of the previous licence-linked qualifications before you can apply for a front line close protection licence.
| Qualification |
Awarding Body |
| Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection |
Buckinghamshire New University (0800 0565660) |
| Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection |
City & Guilds (020 7294 2800) |
| Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection |
Edexcel (0844 576 0026) |
| Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection |
HABC (0845 226 0350) |
| Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection |
IQ (01952 457 452) |
Previous Qualifications
If you have attained a qualification that was previously endorsed by us, you may use this qualification to apply for a licence.
More information on previous qualifications
Licence Renewals and Training
There are currently no requirements to take refresher training if you currently have a licence and you are looking to renew it.