SIA Approved Contractor

What is Approved Contractor Status?

“CTR High-Risk Security & Investigations Services Limited currently holds SIA Approved Contractor Scheme (ACS) status for the provision of Close Protection, Security Guarding and Key Holding.”

“The ACS Standard encompasses all aspects of a security provider’s operation. It takes a holistic view of how well an organisation is managed and an approved organisation must demonstrate to an independent assessor, on an annual basis, that it has met defined standards”.

CTR Services licenses all of its operatives. The SIA licence is required if you undertake the licensable activities of a close protection operative and your services are supplied for the purposes of or in connection with any contract to a consumer. It is a criminal offence to undertake the licensable activities of a close protection operative without an SIA licence.

Who Needs a License?

A Close Protection licence is required when guarding one or more individuals against assault or against injuries that might be suffered in consequence of the unlawful conduct of others. This applies if your services are supplied for the purposes of or in connection with any contract to a consumer.

Close Protection Training Requirements?

In order to obtain an SIA licence you will need to show that you are trained to the right level. This applies to front-line staff only. To get one of the qualifications linked to close protection licensing you will need to attend and take two training modules and take and pass an exam. The training should take 146 hours.

Core Learning and Qualifications for a Close Protection Licence

Close Protection Specialist Module (138 hours)

• Session 1: Roles and Responsibilities of the Close Protection Operative

• Session 2: Threat and Risk Assessment

• Session 3: Surveillance Awareness

• Session 4: Operational Planning

• Session 5: Law and Legislation

• Session 6: Interpersonal Skills

• Session 7: Close Protection Teamwork and Briefing

• Session 8: Conduct Reconnaissance

• Session 9: Close Protection Foot Drills

• Session 10: Route Selection

• Session 11: Close Protection Journey Management

• Session 12: Search Procedures

• Session 13: Incident Management

• Session 14: Venue Security Conflict Management Module (8 hours)

• Session 1: Avoiding Conflict and Reducing Personal Risk

• Session 2: Defusing Conflict

• Session 3: Resolving and Learning from Conflict

• Session 4a: Application of Communication Skills and Conflict Management for Security Guarding and Close Protection

First Aid Training When applying for your licence you will be required to produce evidence that you have attained a recognised first aid award. You should present your valid first aid certificate to your training provider before you start your training. If you do not have a recognised first aid award you will need to get one in order to get your licence. This is in addition to the minimum 150 hours knowledge and practical skills training. First aid awards recognised by the SIA are:

• First Aid at Work - 4 day course (HSE approved)

• First Person on Scene (FPOS) Intermediate Award - 30 hours (Edexcel / IHCD)