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Comprehensive SIA & Higher Education Pathways
From foundational SIA licence training to higher education security courses, our academy provides a complete pathway to careers in door supervision, close protection, and corporate risk management.
Expert Tuition from Industry Veterans
Delivered by seasoned security professionals and academic lecturers, our curriculum blends frontline operational expertise, higher educational theory, and real-world application to build advanced conflict management and judgement skills for complex security environments.
Accredited RRN Advanced Practitioner Training
Aligned with RRN Training Standards, our specialist curriculum develops RRN Advanced Practitioners through trauma-informed practice, proactive de-escalation, and preventative strategies for the safe, legal, and ethical management of complex behaviours.
Lifelong Career Progression & CPD
We support lifelong career progression through CPD, SIA top-up training, higher education modules, and updates on UK security legislation to keep learners skilled and industry-ready.
Train with Crown Security Solutions Limited
Whether you are starting your journey or looking to enhance your existing expertise, Crown Security Solutions Limited provides structured training pathways designed to support professional growth. Our programmes focus on building essential skills, practical knowledge, and operational confidence to excel in modern security roles.
Delivered by industry experts, the training incorporates real-world scenarios, hands-on learning, and clear progression routes to help learners advance their careers effectively. Our courses are designed to equip individuals with essential skills at every stage, helping build confidence, recognised qualifications, and long-term career development within the security industry.
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Our Accredited Security & Higher Education Training Courses in Plymouth.
Welcome to the UK’s premier security training academy, proudly headquartered in Plymouth. Whether you are looking to launch your career with an SIA licence, upskill with mandatory SIA top-up training, or advance into strategic leadership with our RQF-accredited higher education courses, our Plymouth-based academy provides the comprehensive pathways you need to succeed.
The Crown Security Advantage: Why Train With Us?
Direct Employment Pathways (The Career Pipeline)
Unlike standard training providers that hand you a certificate and wave goodbye, we are a leading operational security firm. We actively recruit from our own training cohorts. Exceptional graduates from our SIA Door Supervision and Close Protection courses are routinely offered guaranteed interviews for active deployments within Crown Security Solutions, meaning you are highly employable from day one.
Instruction from Industry Veterans
You will not be taught by theorists. Our faculty is comprised of highly decorated industry veterans, former military personnel, specialist police officers, and seasoned corporate security directors. With decades of active, frontline operational experience globally and across the UK, our trainers bridge the vital gap between textbook theory and real-world, high-pressure application.
Dedicated Armed Forces Resettlement
Our advanced higher education, Counter-Terrorism, and CP courses are highly sought after by ex-military personnel. Led by veteran instructors who understand the transition to civilian security, we provide tailored resettlement support and guidance for service leavers looking to utilise funding pathways for elite career progression.
Our Plymouth Academy
Our purpose-built Plymouth facility goes beyond standard classrooms. We utilise immersive, scenario-based training zones where students practice physical interventions, tactical close protection drills, and realistic de-escalation scenarios. Furthermore, our tech-enabled classrooms ensure you master the digital incident reporting and live-tracking software currently dominating the modern security sector.
Accessible Excellence: Flexible Payment Plans
We believe that premium training should be accessible to those dedicated to advancing their careers. For our higher-tier qualifications, such as the Level 4 Diploma or Close Protection courses, we offer flexible, interest-free payment plans, allowing you to spread the cost of your professional development.
Explore our complete range of professional training courses below
Frontline Security & Door Supervision
Location: Plymouth, UK
Level 2 Award for Door Supervisors in the Private Security Industry
Launch your frontline security career with our industry-leading, fully accredited SIA Door Supervisor course delivered at our premier Plymouth training centre. This comprehensive programme provides the essential skills, legal knowledge, and practical training required to successfully obtain your SIA Door Supervisor Licence. Whether you are looking to work in the dynamic night-time economy, retail security, corporate guarding, or event crowd management, this recognised qualification is your gateway to a rewarding career in the UK private security industry.
Duration : 6 Days
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 44 Hours
Assessment Method : Multiple-choice examinations and practical physical intervention assessments
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
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Master the complex legal and regulatory frameworks governing the UK private security industry.
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Develop advanced conflict management strategies and proactive verbal de-escalation techniques.
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Safely execute SIA-approved physical intervention skills to protect yourself and the public.
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Learn effective, lawful search procedures and conduct dynamic risk assessments for licensed premises and venues.
SIA Door Supervisor Refresher Training
The SIA Door Supervisor Top-Up course is a strictly mandatory requirement for the renewal of your SIA licence. Our streamlined, high-impact refresher training ensures your frontline skills remain razor-sharp, highly effective, and fully compliant with the latest UK security regulations. Stay legally protected and operationally ready with updated physical intervention and terror threat awareness training.
Important Prerequisite: Learners must hold a valid, recognised Emergency First Aid at Work (EFAW) certificate before attending this refresher programme.
Duration : 2 Days
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 13 Hours
Assessment Method : Multiple-choice examinations and practical physical intervention assessments
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
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Update your operational knowledge on the latest terror threat awareness and emergency evacuation protocols.
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Refresh critical physical intervention techniques to guarantee safe, legally proportionate action.
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Enhance post-incident management, scene preservation, and accurate, legally robust reporting skills.
Close Protection (CP) Training
Location: Plymouth, UK
Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative
Step into the elite tier of the private security industry with our highly demanding and comprehensive SIA Close Protection training programme. Instructed by former military specialists and police protection officers, this rigorous, immersive course is specifically designed for operatives preparing for high-threat, executive, and VIP environments on a global scale. Earning this prestigious qualification allows you to apply for an SIA Close Protection Licence, the pinnacle of frontline security credentials.
Duration : 18 Days (Intensive)
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 194 Hours (Total Qualification Time)
Assessment Method : Extensive portfolio of evidence, practical scenario evaluations, and multiple-choice examinations
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
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Conduct comprehensive, intelligence-led threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments.
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Master meticulous operational planning, secure route selection, and defensive transportation strategies.
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Execute advanced close protection foot drills, embus/debus procedures, and dynamic tactical responses.
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Apply specialist physical intervention, bespoke conflict management, and situational awareness tailored for CP environments.
Close Protection Refresher Training
Maintain your operational readiness, professional edge, and strict compliance with the latest Security Industry Authority (SIA) regulations with our mandatory Close Protection Top-Up course. This intensive programme updates your skill set to address the evolving nature of modern security threats.
Duration : 3 to 5 Days (Dependent on prior Physical Intervention qualifications)
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 24 to 32 Hours
Assessment Method : Practical scenario assessments and formal written examinations
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
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Master updated physical intervention skills specifically engineered for executive protection and bodyguarding scenarios.
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Integrate the absolute latest Action Counters Terrorism (ACT) strategies directly into your live operations.
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Review and apply updated legal frameworks regarding the justifiable use of force in high-pressure close protection environments.
Specialist Crisis Management & Intervention
Location: Plymouth, UK
RRN and PMVA Training (Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression)
As a certified and highly trusted provider of Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) Approved Training, we deliver highly specialised PMVA training explicitly tailored for the healthcare, secure mental health, and educational sectors. Our expert clinical trainers guide your staff to become competent, compassionate, and legally compliant RRN Advanced Practitioners, prioritising restraint reduction at every stage.
Duration : 3 to 5 Days (Customised based on specific sector modules)
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 24 to 40 Hours
Assessment Method : Continuous practical assessment, roleplay scenarios, and theoretical workbooks
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
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Understand fundamental human rights, complex legal frameworks, and the practical application of the Mental Capacity Act.
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Apply trauma-informed care and deploy proactive, primary preventative strategies to minimise distress.
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Master advanced verbal de-escalation, active listening, and highly effective, safe breakaway techniques.
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Safely and humanely apply restrictive physical interventions strictly as an absolute, legally justified last resort.
Strategic Security Management Qualifications
Location: Plymouth, UK
Level 3 Award in Security Management
Transition seamlessly from frontline security operations to dynamic leadership with our Level 3 Security Management course. This programme is expertly designed for newly appointed security supervisors, team leaders, and operational managers who need to build a solid foundation in commercial security management, staff deployment, and site administration.
Duration : 5 Days
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 40 Hours
Assessment Method : Written assignments and comprehensive portfolio building
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
• Implement foundational security risk analysis, site auditing, and intelligent threat profiling.
• Develop robust operational security plans, emergency protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Master effective team leadership, duty rostering, and inclusive personnel management.
Level 4 Diploma in Security Management (RQF)
Elevate your corporate trajectory with our advanced higher-education security courses. The Level 4 Diploma in Security Management (RQF) is a prestigious, academically rigorous qualification engineered specifically for security directors, senior consultants, and strategic managers who oversee complex, multi-site security portfolios.
Duration : 6 to 12 Months (Flexible Blended / Distance Learning)
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 150 Hours
Assessment Method : Comprehensive written assignments, academic research projects, and strategic portfolios
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
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Design, implement, and evaluate complex corporate risk mitigation strategies and governance policies.
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Master strategic crisis management, disaster recovery, and robust business continuity planning.
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Evaluate and integrate advanced physical security design, access control, and modern surveillance technology.
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Ensure total commercial asset protection, budget optimisation, and strict corporate legal compliance.
Advanced Threat Mitigation
Location: Plymouth, UK
Behavioural Detection and Counter Terrorism Level 3
Stay definitively one step ahead of emerging, asymmetric threats with our highly tactical Level 3 Behavioural Detection and Counter Terrorism course. Considered absolutely essential for security personnel operating in crowded places, major events, and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), this advanced programme is taught exclusively by seasoned specialists in counter-terror operations and behavioural psychology.
Duration : 3 Days
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 24 Hours
Assessment Method : Live scenario-based practical assessments and written examinations
Key Modules & Learning Outcomes:
• Proactively identify hostile reconnaissance, pre-attack indicators, and suspicious environmental anomalies.
• Learn the intricate psychology of threat actors and master the ability to read micro-expressions and baseline deviations.
• Deploy advanced, proportionate threat mitigation strategies in direct, seamless alignment with UK ACT guidelines.
• Conduct rapid, dynamic threat assessments in highly fluid, high-footfall public environments.
Event Security & Spectator Safety (NVQ)
Location: Plymouth, UK
Ensure the uncompromised safety of crowds at major sporting events, high-capacity stadiums, and outdoor festivals with our suite of NVQ Spectator Safety qualifications. All training is delivered in strict, uncompromising accordance with the Sports Grounds Safety Authority (SGSA) Green Guide, equipping your event personnel with the gold standard in crowd management.
Level 1 Award in Understanding Stewarding at Spectator Events
An excellent entry-level induction for those starting their career in the dynamic world of event and stadium stewarding.
Duration : 1 Day
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 10 Hours
Overview : Learn foundational crowd control principles, basic hazard identification, and exceptional customer service skills tailored for entry-level event stewards and ticket-check personnel.
Level 2 Certificate in Spectator Safety
The industry-standard qualification for frontline matchday stewards and event security personnel operating in bustling environments.
Duration : Workplace Assessed (Typically completed within 3 to 6 months)
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 29 Hours
Overview : Master dynamic risk assessment, safe crowd management techniques, and frontline emergency response for matchday and large-scale event stewarding. This course includes continuous, on-the-job portfolio building.
Level 3 NVQ in Spectator Safety
The definitive qualification for event security professionals looking to step into supervisory and management roles within the events sector.
Duration : Workplace Assessed (Typically completed within 6 to 12 months)
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) : 85 Hours
Overview : Develop highly advanced incident management protocols, complex event security planning, and multi-agency team coordination skills for senior crowd safety supervisors. Please note: This qualification requires live observation of the learner operating in an active supervisory capacity.
Security management level 3 (RQF)
This course is ideal for SIA licence holders looking to develop leadership, team management, contract handling, and risk assessment skills. It includes live simulations and structured learning designed to strengthen operational capability and prepare learners for supervisory and management roles in the security industry.
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Qualification Number: 603/5129/9
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Guided Learning Hours: 40 hours
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Total Qualification Time: 60 hours
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Credit Value: 6 credits
Behavioural detection and counter terrorism level 3
Elevate your security skills with our course for supervisors, team leaders, and managers. Master site vulnerability identification, patrolling, and risk assessment, while gaining advanced training in behavioural detection and counter-terrorism. Featuring practical exercises and real-world scenarios, this course prepares you to tackle any security challenge with confidence.
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Qualification Number: CSS/2024/01
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Guided Learning Hours: 16 hours
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Total Qualification Time: 16 hours
Security management level 4 (RQF)
This advanced qualification builds on foundational knowledge and prepares learners for senior security management roles. It covers emerging and current threats, research skills, security policy development, risk mitigation, information protection, and relevant legislation. The course supports professional growth and equips learners with transferable skills for higher-level responsibilities in the security sector.
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Qualification Number: 603/7688/0
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Guided Learning Hours: 40 hours
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Total Qualification Time: 130 hours
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Credit Value: 13 credits
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