"Vigilant Defender" Courses

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This course prepares graduates for foundational security roles in static or low-risk environments. Operatives master core duties such as access control, patrolling, and conflict management, while also gaining essential qualifications in Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) and foundational knowledge of critical threats like IEDs.

• Designed for: New entrants to the security industry, existing guards seeking formal qualifications, and organisations looking to establish a mandatory, professional baseline for their entire workforce.

Full Level 2 Curriculum:

• 5Cs Coordination (Confirm, Clear, Cordon, Control, Communicate)
• Aviation Law: Drone Operation
• Basic Fire Actions
• Communications
• Conflict Management for The Private Security Industry
• Counter Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
• Customer Service
• Drill
• Fitness
• First Aid Training (EFAW)
• Health and Safety
• Industry Specific (e.g., Oil & Gas)
• Mass Evacuation Planning
• Non-Lethal Training: Baton
• Non-Lethal Training: Pepper Spray
• Personal Health Lectures
• Person/Vehicle Searches
• Team Building
• Terrorism Awareness
• Weapons Training (No range work)
• Working as a Security Officer
• Working in The Private Security Industry

This six-week residential course equips graduates to operate in high-risk environments, providing them with advanced tactical and leadership skills. Building on the Level 2 foundation, this curriculum introduces advanced first aid (FREC 3), an introduction to criminal law, supervisor skills, and the legal frameworks for using advanced non-lethal devices and basic weapons systems.

• Designed for: Experienced operatives seeking career progression, team leaders, and security teams operating in more complex or higher-threat environments.

Full Level 3 Curriculum:

• This level includes all subjects from the Level 2 curriculum (with foundational weapons training being superseded), plus the following:
• Advanced Weapons Handling and Licensing
• Baton and Self-Defence Training
• CCTV Operator
• Crowd and Public Disturbance Control
• Driving and Escort Duties
• Drone: Introduction and Capabilities
• First Aid Training (FREC 3)
• Handcuff Training
• HLO (Helicopter Landing Officer)
• Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
• Human Rights
• Intro to Criminal Law Lectures
• Map Reading and GPS Navigation
• Move as a Formed Team
• Non-Lethal Training: Taser
• Oil & Gas Emergency Coordination
• Operational Planning
• Patrol Techniques
• Radio Communication
• SIA Door Supervisor
• Supervisor Lectures
• Use of Force: Legal & Operational Protocols (Lethal Force, Orders for Opening Fire)
• Weapons training (Basic) and standardisation + qualified licensing

Graduates of this eight-week course become highly skilled operatives capable of performing effectively in hostile or high-stakes scenarios. This elite tier integrates all previous training and focuses on advanced specialisms, teaching the core elements of Close Protection operations, full-range weapons packages, advanced trauma management (FREC 4), and a full drone pilot's course with licensing tests.[if required]. 

• This level includes all subjects from the Level 2 and Level 3 curricula, plus the following:

• Advanced First Aid (Progression from FREC 3 to FREC 4)
• Close Protection Operations
• Defensive Tactics
• Drone Operations: Pilot's Course, Licensing & Legal Frameworks (for security & surveillance)
• Facilities Protection
• Fire Warden and Fire Marshal Training
• Full Range Weapons Training
• Ground Disturbance/Criminal Indicators
• International Terrorism Lectures
• Mental Health and Stress Management
• Mobile and Static Patrols
• Radio Communication (Advanced)
• Self-Defence (KRAV MAGA)
• Trauma Assessment / Management
• Weapons training, full range package and standardisation + qualified licensing