How much is the course going to cost?
Can I use my ELCAS or resettlement money to pay for the course?
Do I need any previous experience in the security industry to successfully complete a course?
Are the courses open to non-military personnel?
What kind of work is available after the course?
What kind of pay can I expect to receive after I have successfully completed the course?
Are you a reputable company?
Can I expect any help with finding work post-course?
Do I need any previous qualifications or skills to apply?
Is the course pass or fail?
Is there any recommended reading?
How do I know that I am not going to spend a lot of money and fail or not find work afterwards?
Will I gain a recognised and worthwhile qualification?
Is the course suitable to people for whom English is not their first language?
Is the course suitable for people with learning difficulties?
What is the success rate of the CP and CSC courses?

How much is the course going to cost?
The full cost of the CP Course is £3000 + VAT (January 2008 price) and this includes all food, accommodation and the First Aid at Work Course. A range of other course options and charges i.e. without accommodation or first aid training is shown on the ‘Booking Form’ on this website.

Can I use my ELCAS or resettlement money to pay for the course?
Yes - since November 2007 we have been registered with ELCAS.

Do I need any previous experience in the security industry to successfully complete a course?
No – our experienced and highly qualified instructors will teach the knowledge required. Our courses are subject to the quality control mechanisms and higher education standards of our SIA Awarding Body, Buckinghamshire New University (BNU).

Are the courses open to non-military personnel?
Yes – although the course attracts people with previous military, police or security backgrounds, non-military personnel are valued and not disadvantaged as they bring a fresh view to the subject matter.

What kind of work is available after the course?
The opportunities for an SIA licence holder to secure employment in the private security industry are good. Provided a licence holder remains flexible and diverse in the roles he or she is willing to offer employers, career opportunities are plentiful. 

What kind of pay can I expect to receive after I have successfully completed the course?
This is dependent on the course you choose, your previous experience and employment opportunities / contracts available at the time.  We recommend that you ensure you are financially flexible enough to meet your financial outgoings until you can secure regular work post course. As a guide a SIA licensed Close Protection Operative in the UK can expect to be paid between about £120 to £200 per day with a team leader earning up to £350.  It is worth remembering that a CP licence also entitles you to legally work in other SIA regulated sectors including manned guarding and as a door supervisor.  

Are you a reputable company?
Over the last two years we have been working quietly in the industry to build our reputation as a quality company and training provider. We have taken our time to ensure that we are financially secure and to listen and take advice from all the private security industry stakeholders.  This has begun to pay dividends in terms of quality of the courses as well as the wealth of experience of all the instructional and support staff.  We are constantly working to ensure our professional standards are maintained and developed. We are now winning substantial contracts and starting to develop further opportunities that our professional approach has afforded us. We believe that investing your time and money with us will leave you with a positive experience and you will share in our success.

Can I expect any help with finding work post-course?
Many training providers claim to guarantee work to students after a course has been completed. Anubis advice is to be wary of sweeping statements like this. You can be assured of professional advice and students who undertake our CP course are given training in writing CVs and preparing for that all-important employment interview. As contracts allow there will be opportunities for Anubis graduates to be considered for future employment.

Do I need any previous qualifications or skills to apply?
No – but for the CP course you do need a full driving licence for the practical elements of the course undertaken in the public domain. The CSC course is more suitable for someone looking for a consultancy or management role in the private security industry, therefore some previous management experience is desirable.

 Is the course pass or fail?
Yes – the CP course has two different types of examination / assessment. One is the SIA close protection licence to practice theory examination consisting of a combination of multiple choice and free-text questions. The second is an assessment of close protection practical skills mainly undertaken in a role-play environment. In order to pass the course it is a requirement that students pass both the written examination and the practical assessments.

Is there any recommended reading?
There are numerous books for sale on close protection but their quality varies tremendously. There tends to be an over-emphasis on training for hostile environments or the use of firearms which does not accurately reflect the needs of the UK license area. Geoffrey Padgham, Anubis, Director of Training has written a book on the softer skills of executive close protection, a synopsis of which can be viewed at www.etbooks.co.uk and click on the ‘Security’ category.
Title – “Close Protection - The Softer Skills” ISBN No 1904031390
£11.95 from Entertainment Technology Press (www.etnow.com)

How do I know that I am not going to spend a lot of money and fail or not find work afterwards?
Our interests are the same as yours and we work hard to ensure that the course is right for applicants by running seminars and answering any questions from potential students before they invest with us. You also need to be realistic and explore what you can give to a course and what you expect a course to offer in return.

Will I gain a recognised and worthwhile qualification?
Yes – all our courses are accredited by a UK based university as well as many other industry related bodies. See the Anubis website for more information.

Is the course suitable to people for whom English is not their first language?
Yes – but our courses are taught in English and you will need a working knowledge of the English language for oral communication, reading and writing. The SIA have issued guidance that training providers should not teach English as part of SIA licence to practice courses and no assistance is provided in any of the examinations. We can however provide educational guidance for students who may need to improve their command of the English language prior to attending one of our courses. If in doubt ask.

Is the course suitable for people with learning difficulties?
All our instructors are fully qualified to teach adults and are able to offer professional guidance to people with learning difficulties. We would need to know of your particular difficulties in advance of the course in order to support your individual needs. If in doubt just ask and be assured we guarantee the strictest confidentiality.

What is the success rate of the CP and CSC courses?
94% of students from end of year 2007 successfully completed the CP course and have already found employment in major FTSE 100 listing & other blue chip companies as well as Governmental organisations.
Of the students who have already completed the CSC course, 91% have successfully graduated and are currently employed in their chosen field.