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Martin Lehal
23 Mar 2026
The refresher training for close protection licence holders is designed to ensure that operatives continue to have the skills and knowledge to undertake aspects of their role safely
From Wednesday 1 April 2026, close protection operatives must undertake refresher training to renew their licence.
Tony Holyland, Head of Individual Standards for the SIA :
"Close protection operatives are security professionals tasked with protecting individuals from threats. The refresher training for close protection licence holders is designed to ensure that operatives continue to have the skills and knowledge to undertake aspects of their role safely."
Alongside the requirement to present the relevant first aid qualification, the following will be in the refresher training:
physical intervention
conducting searches
protecting people in vulnerable situations
terror threat awareness
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