Leaving the Armed Forces is one of the hardest and most challenging transitions military personnel will make. The challenge is not only about finding a new job but navigating life beyond the military. The Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) exists to help leavers retrain, upskill and move confidently into civilian employment.

If you're considering a career in the private security industry, using your ELCAS credits to fund a Level 3 Close Protection Course with Peregrine Risk Management can be a great next step.

What are ELCAS Credits?

The Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC/ELCAS) is a Ministry of Defence initiative that provides financial support for service personnel and veterans undertaking approved qualifications. Details of the scheme, eligibility and credit levels can all be found on the official ELCAS website: https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com

The MOD also publishes an overview of the scheme and learning options here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/enhanced-learning-credits-administration-service 

ELCAS funding typically covers up to 80–100% of approved course fees, depending on the credit level you’ve earned.

Why Choose a Career in Close Protection Training?

Private security is a growing global industry with consistent demand for trained, accredited professionals. Roles range from executive protection and residential security to maritime operations and risk consultancy.

With transferable skills such as discipline, planning and situational awareness, ex-service personnel are often very well-suited to Close Protection work. A Highfield-endorsed Level 3 qualification from a trusted provider like Peregrine gives you a recognised pathway into these roles.

How to Use Your ELCAS Credits

Using your ELCAS funding to train with Peregrine is a straightforward five-step process:

1. Check Your Eligibility 

You must have completed the required qualifying service and be registered with the ELCAS scheme.
You can check your entitlement here: https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/eligibility 

2. Find Peregrine on the ELCAS Website

Log into your ELCAS account and search for Peregrine Risk Management using our official Provider ID Number: 12534. This links your claim to the correct, accredited programme.

3. Submit Your ELC Claim (E-LC Form)

Choose the Level 3 Highfield-Endorsed Close Protection Course as your selected training. ELCAS will then review and approve your claim.

4. Receive Your CAN (Claim Authorisation Note)

Once approved, you’ll receive a CAN, which contains official confirmation that your ELCAS funding has been authorised. You can then just forward the CAN to Peregrine’s training team to secure your place on one of our courses.

5. Begin Your Training Journey

Once your place is confirmed, we will send you joining instructions and support you through the transition into training and onward employment.

Why Train with Peregrine Risk Management?

Not all Close Protection courses are equal. Peregrine stands apart because of our:

1. Operational Expertise

Peregrine is not just a training provider - we are one the most trusted Global security risk management providers, delivering protective operations and security intelligence worldwide.

2. Real Training from Real Experts

Specialists in threat mitigation, risk management and protective strategy, our course leaders are all ex-military personnel, each with 30+ years of experience under their belts.

3. Highfield-Endorsed Qualification

Our Level 3 Close Protection programme is recognised internationally and held to strict quality standards - find out more here: https://www.highfieldqualifications.com

3. Career-Focused Learning

Beyond training, learners gain mentorship, CV support and access to our professional networks for onward employment.

Next Steps

ELCAS credits give you a rare opportunity to fully fund a qualification that unlocks real civilian career opportunities. To get started:

1. Confirm your eligibility on the ELCAS website

2. Locate Peregrine using our provider number: 12534

3. Submit your E-LC claim

4. Reserve your place with your CAN

5. Start your resettlement journey with confidence

Using your ELCAS credits is more than just a funding process, it’s an opportunity to craft the next chapter of your career and future. With Peregrine, you’re not just gaining a qualification, you’re joining a network of professionals who operate at the highest level of global security.

Begin your ELCAS-funded Close Protection training with Peregrine Risk Management today.

Useful Resources

These authoritative sources support the processes described above:

ELCAS official website (scheme overview):
https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com

ELCAS eligibility guidance:
https://www.enhancedlearningcredits.com/eligibility 

MOD – Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service overview:
https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/enhanced-learning-credits-administration-service

Highfield Qualifications (accreditation authority):
https://www.highfieldqualifications.com