Course Curriculum:

Here is a curriculum breakdown of the Bodyguard Training course:

Module 01: Introduction to Bodyguard Training

• Who Is a Bodyguard?
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Close Protection in the UK
• What You Need to Become a Bodyguard
• How to Become a Professional Bodyguard
  
  • Training Requirements
  • Qualities You Must Possess
• Conflict Management
• Interpersonal Skills

Module 02: Personal Security

• Definition of Personal Security
• Responsibility for Own Security
• Security Commensurate with Threat
• Constant Awareness
• Limiting Information
• Patterns and Habits
• Briefing the Principal
• Home Security Advice

Module 03: Laws and Legislation

• UK Licensing
• The Security Industry Authority (SIA)
• Standards in Training
• Performance Criteria
• Range Statement
• Knowledge Criteria
• Core Competency Training

Module 04: Threat Assessment and Risk Management

• Threat Assessment
• Why Do You Need Threat Assessment?
• Salting the Step
• Types of Threat Assessment
• Threat Pyramid
• Attentional Control
• Profiling
• Risk Assessment
• Motivation of Possible Attackers
• Possible Dangers

Module 05: Operational Planning

• Preliminaries or Task
• Ground
• Situation
• Mission
• Execution
• Service Support
• Command and Signals
• The Close Protection Team
  
  • Security Objectives

Module 06: Behavioural Intelligence

• Identifying the Human Danger Factor
• Protective Intelligence Investigation
• Intelligence Analysis
• Psychological Perspectives
• Identifying the Dangerous Person in a Crowd
• Assessments

Module 07: Anti-Ambush Drills

• Ambush Attack
• Fatal Mistakes
• Basic Principles
• Anti-Ambush Drill Techniques
  
  • Stationary Cut-Off (Roadblock)
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Two Car Drills
  • Blocked Front and Rear
  • VIP Vehicle Disabled
  • Ramming
  • Kerb Jump
  • Motorcycle Attacks

Module 08: Searching Techniques

• Efficient Searching
• Search Routine
• Searching People
• Bag Searches
• Hiding Places on a Person
• Effectively Searching Premises
• Degrees of Premises Search

Module 09: On Foot Protection

• Foot Protection
• Alertness
• Arc of Vision
• Options to Consider in Foot Formation (Regarding Possible Threat Situations)
• Body Protection Formation
  
  • Solo Bodyguard
  • Two-Man Team
  • Three-Man Team
  • Four-Man Team
  • Open Formation (Box)
  • Close Formation (Box)
  • Diamond Formation
  • Box Formation
  • Seven Man Circle Formation
  • Fence Line Formation Movement
  • Moving Between Two Buildings via Corridors or Passageways
  • Moving in Escalators, Malls, Office, Buildings, Airports etc.
  • Staircases
  • Lifts

Module 10: Physical Intervention

• What Is Physical Intervention?
• Non-Restrictive Physical Intervention
• Restrictive Physical Intervention
• When Is Physical Intervention Necessary?
• Physical Intervention Training
• Different Types of Physical Intervention
• Risks of Physical Intervention

Module 11: Vehicle Escort Procedures

• General Rules
• Choice of Vehicle
• Safety on the Road
• Two Car Drills
• Speed
• Convoy Control
• Laying Procedure
• Additional Vehicles
• Communication

Module 12: Route Reconnaissance

• Introduction
• Security Considerations in General
• Principles of Route Selection and Planning
• Points of Vulnerability
• Checking the Route Thoroughly
• Targets at High Risk
• Looking for Communication Gaps
• Close Protection Drivers
• Diver Training

Module 13: Surveillance and Basic Anti Surveillance Techniques

• What Is Surveillance?
• Observation
• Levels of Awareness
• Gathering and Controlling Information
• Electronic Surveillance
• Mobile Surveillance
  
  • Preparation
  • Surveillance Vehicle
  • Concealment Techniques
  • Foot Following
• The Urban Observation Post (OP)

Module 14: Firearms and Explosive Handling

• How Guns Work
• Shooting Techniques
  
  • Anatomy of a Sling
  • How to Attach a Rifle Sling
  • How to Adjust a Sling
  • Transition from a Shoulder Carry to Solid Standing Shooting Position
• Gun Safety Tips
• Bomb Protection and Evacuation
• Explosive Search
• Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)

Module 15: Protectee Variations

• VIP Protection
• Family Protection Details
  
  • Spouse
  • Children to Age Twelve
  • Teenagers

Module 16: Medical Emergency Assistance

• Medical Emergencies
• Primary Survey
  
  • Airway
  • Bleeding
  • Circulation
  • Shock
• Secondary Survey
• Rescue Breathing Resuscitation
• Control of Bleeding
• Treatment for Shock
• Choking
• Heart Attack
• Stroke
• Burns
• Medical Kit

Module 17: How COVID-19 Affected Close Protection Services

• COVID-19 and the Guarding Industry
• How Close Protection Works in Practice?
• Guarantee Your Safety with Close Protection Services
• Inspection in Advance
• Making Advance Arrangements
• Defence Responsibilities

Course Assessment

To simplify the procedure of evaluation and accreditation for learners, we provide an automated assessment system. Upon completion of an online module, you will immediately be given access to a specifically crafted MCQ test. The results will be evaluated instantly, and the score will be displayed for your perusal. For each test, the pass mark will be set to 60%.

When all tests have been successfully passed, you will be able to order a certificate endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme.

CPD Accredited Certification from One Education

After successfully completing this Bodyguard Training course, you will qualify for CPD Quality Standards (CPD QS) certified certificate from One Education.

Exam & Retakes:
It is to inform our learners that the initial exam for this online course is provided at no additional cost. In the event of needing a retake, a nominal fee of £9.99 will be applicable.

Certification
Upon successful completion of the assessment procedure, learners can obtain their certification by placing an order and remitting a fee of £9 for PDF Certificate and £15 for the Hardcopy Certificate within the UK ( An additional £10 postal charge will be applicable for international delivery).