UCP Thailand | 24 Days Course Package
24-Day Advanced Close Protection, Firearms & CQB Program
Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative + Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work + Level 4 Hostile Environment Close Protection Operative + Tactical Firearms Training – Levels 1, 2 & 3 + Level 1 Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training
PRICE: $6,000 USD
Introduction
Are you ready to build a career in the demanding world of close protection? This comprehensive training programme equips you with the skills used by professional bodyguards to protect clients in executive, hostile, and high-risk environments. You will learn threat assessment, tactical planning, medical response, firearms handling, and close-quarters combat, delivered by experienced instructors with real-world operational backgrounds.
Our 24-Day Advanced Close Protection, Firearms & CQB Program combines the following courses:
1) Level 3 Close Protection Operative Course (7 UNITS)
This is the core course for anyone who wants to work professionally as a Close Protection Operative (CPO). It builds essential skills such as threat assessment, risk management, defensive tactics, planning, physical intervention and operational awareness to protect clients safely and effectively in real-world environments.
Upon completion, learners are equipped with the competence to operate as a close protection operative within the private security industry and meet recognised industry standards, including SIA compliance in the UK.
2) Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
This course provides students with the skills and confidence to respond to medical emergencies encountered during protection operations. It teaches essential first-aid techniques, casualty care and life-saving procedures that are valuable both onsite and in hostile environments.
This qualification is internationally recognised and complements all close protection roles.
3) Level 4 Hostile Environment Close Protection Operative
This advanced course focuses on operating in high-risk and hostile environments. It combines tactical planning with firearms and operational skills used by private military contractors and security professionals in conflict zones.
Training covers strategic movement, threat planning and survival principles that elevate a trainee’s capability beyond standard protection roles.
4) Tactical Firearms Training (Level 1, 2 & 3)
UCP Group’s firearms courses are widely regarded as some of the most comprehensive in the world and are trusted by governments, military and security professionals globally.
Courses start with safe firearms handling and basic marksmanship, progressing up through tactical weapon use, situational engagement and live-fire exercises. Training includes pistol, rifle, carbine and specialised applications depending on level and experience.
5) Level 1 Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training
This programme teaches advanced techniques for close-range combat and security engagement in confined or urban spaces. Students learn movement tactics, team coordination, firearm control and decision-making drills specifically designed for high-pressure operational environments.
CQB skills are essential for professionals who operate in high-risk environments, urban protection duties or security tasks requiring rapid, precise responses.
6) Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – Medic Training
Included free of charge with some packages, this medic course focuses on battlefield-level trauma care skills used by special operations medical personnel. Students learn to assess, stabilise and treat life-threatening injuries under pressure—an indispensable skill for protection operatives in hostile or remote environments.
Upon successful completion of this comprehensive training programme, you will be fully prepared to operate as a professional Close Protection Operative in executive, hostile, and high-risk environments. You will gain the skills to identify, assess, and mitigate threats, protect clients under pressure, and deliver high-level security services with confidence and professionalism.
This programme combines Level 3 Close Protection, First Aid at Work, Level 4 Hostile Environment operations, Tactical Firearms (Levels 1–3), CQB training, and TCCC Medic skills, providing you with a complete operational skill set demanded by today’s global security industry. With internationally recognised certifications, you will be well positioned for employment in high-paying security roles worldwide.
This is more than a course—it is an investment in your future, giving you the knowledge, confidence, and qualifications to take your career to the next level.
Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your career in personal protection. Enrol today and begin your journey toward a rewarding and globally recognised career in close protection.
Take the first step now. Places are limited and demand is high—secure your spot in the next training intake today.
PRICE: $6,000 USD
Audience
This course is designed for ex-military personnel, law enforcement professionals, and individuals with limited experience in the security industry who are seeking the highest standard of training in executive and hostile environment close protection operations.
Built from the ground up, the programme is tailored for individuals and teams who expect to be trained at an elite professional level, delivered by British instructors with operational backgrounds across the British Military, civilian security, police, and UK Special Forces.
With small class sizes, every candidate receives focused instruction, continuous support, and personal development throughout the course.
Course Format
Course duration: 24 Days of Intensive On-Site Training
(Includes pre-course distance learning where applicable)
Accommodation: Accommodation included with daily breakfast
Certifications:
- Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- Level 4 Hostile Environment Close Protection Operative
- Tactical Firearms Training (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
- Level 1 Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – Medic Training
Course Content
16-Day UCP Level 3 Close Protection Operative (7 Units)
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Unit 1: Working as a Close Protection Operative
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Unit 2: Planning, Preparing and Supporting a Close Protection Operation
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Unit 3: Conflict Management within the Private Security Industry
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Unit 4: Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry
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Unit 5: Principles of Working as a Door Supervisor for Close Protection Operatives within the Private Security Industry
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Unit 6: Application of Physical Intervention Skills for Close Protection Operatives within the Private Security Industry
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Unit 7: Application of Physical Intervention Skills within the Private Security Industry
7-Day Level 4 Close Protection Operative in a Hostile Environment – Firearms & Tactics
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Foot Tactics
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Vehicle Tactics
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Weapon Tactics
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Carbine Tactics
2-Day UCP Level 3 Award in First Aid Response
(2 Days Practical Training + 1 Day E-Learning)
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Roles and responsibilities of a First Aider
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Assessing an emergency situation safely
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CPR and AED
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Administering first aid to choking casualties
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Management of massive haemorrhage
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Treatment of shock, burns, scalds, bleeding and minor injuries
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Managing sudden poisoning and anaphylaxis
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Care for fractures and spinal, head and chest injuries
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Managing heart attacks, strokes and other major illnesses
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Triage principles
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Communication and evacuation priorities
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Evacuation care
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Convoy IED casualty scenario
Live Firearms Training
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Safe handling and use of firearms
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Live-fire range drills under strict safety control
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Tactical shooting and scenario-based exercises
Prerequisites
English language requirements
It is essential that security operatives can communicate effectively. They are likely in the course of their work to have to make calls to the emergency services, or to need to resolve conflict.
The training centre must ensure that every learner is sufficiently competent in the use of the English and/or Welsh language. All assessment must take place in English and/or Welsh.
Learners must, as a minimum, have language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening equivalent to the following:
- A B2 Level qualification on the Home Office’s list of recognised English tests and qualifications
- A B2 Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
- An ESOL qualification at Level 1 on the Ofqual register taken in England, Wales or Northern Ireland
- An ESOL qualification at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5 awarded by SQA Accreditation and taken in Scotland
- Functional Skills Level 1 in English
- SQA Core Skills in Communication at Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework Level 5
- Essential Skills Wales Communication Level 1
First Aid
Training centres must confirm that each learner has a valid Level 3 (RQF/QCF) / Level 6 (SCQF) 3-day full First Aid qualification before they can begin any close protection training.
Training centres are permitted to deliver suitable First Aid qualifications together with the close protection qualification as part of a training package. Learners must complete and pass all First Aid training before starting the close protection training.
Acceptable First Aid qualifications include:
- Level 3 (RQF/QCF) / Level 6 (SCQF) First Aid at Work
- Level 3 (RQF/QCF) / Level 6 (SCQF) First Person on Scene
- Level 3 (RQF/QCF) / Level 6 (SCQF) First Response Emergency Care
- Level 3 (RQF) / Level 6 (SCQF) First Aid Response
Training centres must confirm that each learner holds a valid First Aid certificate. It must comply with the following requirements, which have been taken directly from the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance document:
Learner requirements for physical intervention practical skills training
The training centre must provide learners with safety information before they attend a course.
This should explain to learners:
- that physical activity will be involved, and that this carries risks
- the expected standards of behaviour
- what they should wear
- what they should do if they have any concerns about their health or fitness with regard to this training
Training centres must also ensure that learners sign a declaration to say that they are fit to take part in practical skills training.
*Note: Authorised eLearning refers to two training packages:
- ACT eLearning
- ACT eLearning (Security)
UCP Level 3 Certificate for Close Protection Operatives in the Private Security Industry
Both ACT eLearning and ACT eLearning (Security) must be completed to exempt the learner from face-to-face delivery of the content of the ‘Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry’ unit (combined duration of 1 hour 40 minutes). Learners must present both certificates to the centre and centres must retain this information for a minimum of 3 years. Please note, the Multiple-Choice Question examination (duration of 20 minutes) for the ‘Principles of Terror Threat Awareness in the Private Security Industry‘ unit must be completed in addition to the eLearning.
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F.A.Q
What courses do you provide?
We provide courses and qualifications:
- Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative
- Level 3 Award in First Aid at Work
- Level 4 Hostile Environment Close Protection Operative
- Tactical Firearms Training (Levels 1, 2 & 3)
- Level 1 Close Quarters Battle (CQB) Training
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) – Medic Training
What is Close Protection?
Close protection, commonly known as bodyguarding, involves safeguarding a client—referred to as the principal—from potential harm, threats, or unwanted attention. The role of a Close Protection Operative (CPO) goes beyond physical security and often includes supporting the principal in a variety of day-to-day situations.
Protecting a single individual may require discreet, close-range protection, while assignments involving families or larger groups demand a more complex approach. These operations typically involve team-based planning, coordination, and execution, requiring strong communication, situational awareness, and operational discipline to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
Can Anyone Become a Close Protection Officer?
Close protection officers typically need to be fairly in shape as most close protection training courses can be quite physically demanding. In the job, if you’re following your client around you need to be able to keep up without showing any signs of exertion – and still remain ready to protect clients at a moment’s notice.
What is Close Protection?
Close protection is also known as being a bodyguard. This typically involves working to protect a client (known as a principle) from any harm or attention that may come their way. A CPO position where you’re tasked with protecting one person often involves assisting the client in a variety of manners that aren’t strictly related to security, but working to protect larger groups – for example, a family – means a much bigger undertaking that requires working as part of a team.
Do bodyguards have to be big?
Bodyguards do not have to be large or physically intimidating to do their job. Although some clients may have a preference for appearance, the main thing that keeps a client safe is the knowledge and training a close protection officer carries with you.
How Much Does Close Protection Pay?
The average starting rate for close protection operatives new to the industry is $100-$200 per day. Eventually, this goes up to $200-$400 per day once you have the expected experience to earn this. Close protection team leaders can then earn up to $500-$600 daily.
Can I apply to this course if I have no prior police or military experience?
Yes, you can apply. Police and military experience is not a pre-requisite. All levels are welcome.
Do you offer jobs?
Yes, we have job opportunities for our best candidates within the UCP Group. Nevertheless, we do not guarantee a job because you apply for one of our course.