First Aid at Work + Close Protection Refresher Course

The First Aid at Work + Close Protection Refresher Course is designed for licensed close protection operatives who need to renew their SIA licence while updating both their first aid qualification and operational security skills in one structured programme.

This combined refresher course ensures you remain compliant with current SIA requirements while strengthening your ability to respond effectively in high-risk and fast-moving environments. By completing both elements together, you save time and ensure your qualifications remain valid without the need to book separate courses.

This course is ideal for professionals working in executive protection, private security, VIP protection, and high-responsibility roles where both medical awareness and close protection skills are essential.

Course Overview

This professional refresher includes:

• First Aid at Work (FAW) qualification update
• Close Protection (CP) refresher training
• Scenario-based practical assessments
• Multiple-choice examinations
• Approved certification
• Duration: 4 days
• Age requirement: 18+

Essential Skills You Will Refresh

First Aid at Work (FAW)

• CPR and basic life support techniques
• Managing unconscious casualties
• Bleeding control and injury management
• Handling medical emergencies
• Communication during incidents

Close Protection (CP)

• Protecting individuals in public and private environments
• Threat and risk assessment
• Situational awareness and decision making
• Conflict management and de-escalation
• Operational planning and route preparation
• Emergency evacuation procedures

Training is delivered through realistic, scenario-based sessions that reflect real working conditions, helping you stay confident and fully prepared in your role.

Why Choose Assured SIA Training Solutions

Our training centre in Watford attracts learners from across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, London, and surrounding areas. Many professionals travel to us for reliable, high-quality refresher training that is structured, practical, and up to date.

• Experienced trainers with a real close protection background
• Clear and structured training delivery
• Practical, hands-on learning approach
• Strong reputation and high pass rates
• Trusted by security professionals across multiple regions