Required Qualifications for Close Protection

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.