ELCAS Level 3 Close Protection Course | Highfield-Endorsed Training for Service Leavers

What is an ELCAS Level 3 Close Protection Course? 

An ELCAS Level 3 Close Protection Course is a Highfield-endorsed vocational qualification that qualifies service leavers and veterans for SIA-licensed close protection work in the private security industry. Eligible military personnel can fund the course fully or partially through Enhanced Learning Credits. Peregrine Risk Management is an approved ELCAS training provider (Provider ID: 12534), delivering a 21-day residential programme from Royal William Yard, Plymouth.

Peregrine’s ELCAS accredited security training is designed specifically for service leavers looking to build a successful civilian career in the private security industry. Our ELCAS Level 3 Close Protection Training Course, fully Highfield-endorsed, provides the operational skills, professional grounding and recognised qualifications needed to enter executive protection or private security roles with confidence.

Why Choose Peregrine for Your ELCAS Level 3 Close Protection Training?

As part of the approved ELCAS training providers network, Peregrine delivers Level 3 Close Protection Training developed specifically for the standards, expectations and experience of military personnel. Every module is taught by former Royal Marines and Armed Forces veterans with 60+ years' combined experience across global security operations, including government, humanitarian and private-sector environments.

Our programme offers flexible, tailored security training for service leavers and veterans, blending immersive learning with structured qualification pathways. Trainees benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, realistic simulations and exercises designed to build genuine operational competence. Peregrine also provides additional value-add modules not typically found in standard executive protection training, enhancing employability from day one.

With strong domestic and international networks, we support graduates in accessing security jobs for veterans, executive protection roles and wider employment opportunities throughout the industry.

Peregrine holds SIA Approved Contractor Status, placing us in the top 10% of security companies in the UK for professionalism, compliance and quality. Our training is built to the same standards that underpin our operational close protection work. 

Most eligible service leavers can fund this course in full through ELCAS. If you are unsure whether your credits cover the full cost, our training team can check your eligibility before you commit to anything. Email training@peregrine-rm.com or register your interest in the Level 3 close protection course

What Does Peregrine's ELCAS Level 3 Close Protection Course Include?

Peregrine’s ELCAS Level 3 Close Protection Course is a fully Highfield-endorsed qualification designed to prepare candidates for immediate entry into the private security sector. The 21-day programme combines structured theory with hands-on training, delivered through immersive scenarios and practical exercises that reflect genuine close protection tasks.

As an ELCAS approved programme, eligible learners can use their Enhanced Learning Credits to fund the majority of the training. Find out more at https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/ 

Based at Royal William Yard in Plymouth, candidates train in a professional environment ideal for developing real-world capabilities.

The course follows a blended format, balancing classroom instruction with physical application to build competence, confidence, and operational awareness. On successful completion, graduates receive both their ELCAS and Highfield close protection qualification, equipping them to secure employment in executive protection, corporate security, security and related professional security roles. Highfield is one of the UK’s leading award bodies for security training https://www.highfieldqualifications.com/ 

What Will I Learn on the ELCAS Close Protection Course?

Throughout the course, you will develop the full spectrum of skills required to operate professionally within the close protection industry. Training begins with the core foundations of close protection: your responsibilities, legal considerations, and the expectations placed on a modern CP operative.

You will learn how to assess threats, evaluate risks, and plan secure operations using structured, proven methodologies. Planning modules include reconnaissance, route selection, operational orders, and contingency planning, allowing you to build realistic, actionable operational plans.

Legal frameworks, communication strategies, teamwork and leadership are taught to ensure you can operate confidently within diverse environments. Practical training includes escort formations, foot drills, systematic search procedures and embus/debus techniques.

You will learn how to recognise terrorist threats, manage conflict safely and apply lawful physical intervention techniques, whilst the course’s first aid components prepare you for medical emergencies.

The programme concludes with a live operational scenario to test and consolidate every skill learned.

Who Is This ELCAS Close Protection Course Designed For?

This course is designed for service leavers looking to use their ELCAS funding to complete accredited military resettlement security training. It is ideal for veterans seeking a professional qualification to support career transition into executive protection, corporate security, or private security roles across the UK and overseas.

It is also suited to individuals aiming to develop operational confidence, practical capability and a recognised Highfield close protection qualification that aligns with industry standards. Whether you are leaving the military, seeking to up-skill or pursuing a structured entry route into the security sector, this course provides all the grounding needed to start a new professional path.

If you are ready to take the next step, check current course dates and secure your place, or get in touch with the training team directly at training@peregrine-rm.com.

Keen to know more? Register your interest via our enquiry page here or contact us via training@peregrine-rm.com.

What Career Opportunities Open Up After the Close Protection Course?

Graduates from Peregrine’s ELCAS accredited security training programme gain access to genuine employment pathways across the private security industry. Our domestic and global networks support candidates in securing roles in:

• Executive protection
• Corporate security
• Residential security
• Hostile environment operations
• Surveillance
• Asset protection

With the course delivering both technical skills and recognised certification, learners are well-positioned to pursue close protection jobs for veterans, bodyguard roles and broader private security employment across the UK and internationally. https://www.gov.uk/close-protection-licence 

Peregrine’s industry partners and recruitment links offer additional support for those beginning their career journey after military service.

Don’t Just Take Our Word For It

Feedback from previous Peregrine trainees highlights the strength of our instructors, course structure, and operational realism:

“The course itself was excellent. The instructor was friendly, engaging, and delivered the material in a clear and practical way. It offered a valuable opportunity to refresh core knowledge from the close protection circuit and revisit the wide range of roles and responsibilities across the broader security sector.”

“Through PRM I’ve gained extensive operational experience and exposure to high standard environments, which has strengthened both my capability and my confidence as a professional within the industry.”

These testimonials reflect what many of our learners experience: highly professional training, industry-relevant skills, and a clear route into private security roles.

How Do I Use My ELCAS Credits to Fund the Close Protection Course?

To begin, ensure you have an up-to-date MOD90 and access to the ELCAS portal. Peregrine is an approved ELCAS training provider - you can search for us using our provider number 12534 and view the course details directly on the portal.

Once you have selected your preferred dates, submit a Claim Authorisation Note (CAN) through ELCAS. Your application must be approved by your Education Staff or Resettlement Officer before training begins. Following approval, ELCAS will pay the eligible percentage of the course cost straight to Peregrine and you will only need to cover the learner contribution.

If you need support at any stage, our team can guide you through the process to ensure your application is successful and stress-free, allowing you to focus fully on preparing for your new career in close protection. 

To understand exactly how ELCAS funding works, take a look at our guide: How to Use Your ELCAS Credits

Let’s Get Started

Your ELCAS credits can fund a qualification that opens real career pathways in executive protection and private security. Course places at Peregrine are limited and offered by application.

Still have questions about the course, ELCAS eligibility, or what to expect on day one? Our training team answers these daily. Send us a message or email training@peregrine-rm.com and we will get back to you the same day.