World-class level 3 close protection training -

become a certified CPO in 21 days

SIA-approved, ELCAS-funded, trusted by former military and law enforcement professionals

4.9 / 5

UK’s leading Close Protection specialists

Duration

21 days

Qualification

SIA Level 3

Price

From £2800
(ELCAS funding elligible)

Location

Plymouth

Employment

Onward Employment

Course Breakdown

  • Overview

    • Learn from ex-military & police protection experts.
    • SIA-approved Level 3 qualification with 100% licence eligibility
    • Live operational exercises - not just classroom theory
    • Specialist modules:
    • Surveillance Awareness; Media Back Watch; CP for Major Sporting Productions; High-End Event Security
    • Access to global security & Close Protection tasks
  • Modules

    • Emergency Care for First Responders (Highfield) Level 3
    • Physical Intervention
    • Conflict Management
    • The Principles of Close Protection
    • Strategic and Tactical movement
    • Operational Planning
    • Surveillance Awareness
    • See our full course breakdown here
  • Assessment

    • Observed practical exercises
    • Scenario based assessment
    • Portfolio collation
    • Written assignments
    • Checklists and preparatory evidence 
    • Roleplay
  • Instructors

    • 60+ years’ combined experience across global security operations
    • Former Royal Marine and Armed Forces veterans
    • Trusted by Royal Families, global CEOs and heads of state
    • Operated across major political events and global campaigns
    • Specialists in threat mitigation, risk management & protective strategy

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100% of our course graduates

would recommend us to their peers

95% of course participants said

our content and instructors were

clear and easy to understand

97% of course graduates felt prepared for work after completing our courses

89% of course attendees rated our

learning environment as excellent

Fully Accredited & Recognised

Gain a SIA-approved and ELCAS-accredited Highfield close protection qualification - fully compliant with UK & International standards

Funding & Pricing

Eligible veterans can claim up to £2000 through ELCAS funding


Flexible payment plans are also available, ensuring your qualification is both accessible and affordable from day one


Become fully qualified with Peregrine from £2800

Feedback From Our Course Graduates

“The instructors were knowledgeable, experienced, and engaging, and the course prepared us for real-world close protection tasks.”

"Training with Peregrine has strengthened my professional prospects, enabling me to enter the security industry as a confident and capable CPO."

"The course offered an opportunity for Peregrine to onboard me as a CPO on their books, from which I have gained valuable experience."

Peregrine Risk Management offers suitable CP course candidates the opportunity to work on live operations in the UK and overseas. 

"Great location with fantastic facilities! 

Highly recommend!"

Upcoming Courses


Reserve your place on one of our

upcoming ELCAS-accredited Close Protection

training courses. Places are capped and may

not be available if booked too close

to the start date


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Monday 20th April 2026

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Monday 1st June 2026

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We’re Here To Help

If you would like to chat to one of our team about any aspect of:

  • ELCAS security training for service leavers
  • Course content and instructors
  • How to use ELCAS credits
  • The Highfield close protection qualification
  • Onward employment with Peregrine
  • Veteran career transition

Please complete the contact form or call us on 01568 607000

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How To Use ELCAS Credits To Book Your Place

If you’re leaving or have left the Armed Forces, you can use your Enhanced Learning Credits (ELCAS) to fully

or partially fund our Level 3 Close Protection Training Course. The process is straightforward:

Check your

eligibility

You must have completed at least 6 years of eligible service and be registered with the ELCAS scheme. Log in to your MOD ELCAS account to confirm your available credits

Choose Peregrine as your training provider

Search for Peregrine Risk Management using our ELCAS Provider Number 12534 on the official ELCAS website

Submit your claim form

(E-LC form)

List the Level 3 Highfield-endorsed Close Protection Course as your chosen training

Receive your Claim Authorisation Note (CAN)

Bring or email this to Peregrine’s

training team to secure your place

Our team will guide you through each step and help ensure your ELCAS funding is correctly processed before your course start date

CONTACT US

Tel: +44 (0) 1568 607 000


Address:

Peregrine Risk Management Ltd.

Office 100,

BLOCK Plymouth,

Melville,

Royal William Yard.

Plymouth.

PL1 3RP


Company Number: 12077841