Octaga Specialist Security Training Courses are held in our BTEC Accredited Training Centre in the town of Hereford. It is located right in the centre allowing students easy access to the local training environment, maximising learning time. There is ample parking and coach and train stations are only a 10 minute walk away. 

The Training Centre is purpose built comprising four classrooms fully fitted for all your training needs. It is also supported by a comfortable dining room with coffee area and shower facilities. Students attending our courses are accommodated locally in comfortable surroundings and all meals are provided. When training requirements take us away from the centre, packed lunches are provided.

Octaga prides itself in holding the BTEC Level 3 accreditation for its 'Introduction to Surveillance Course', our Intermediate Surveillance Course is awaiting BTEC accreditation while our Advanced Surveillance Course has been awarded BTEC  Diploma accreditation. This accredited surveillance qualification is unique to Octaga and is the highest level accreditation available in the UK and qualifies the individual to an Advanced Level . The level of this award matches the credibility of our training staff and the quality of the material taught. All trainers have attended specialist teaching and training courses and all hold minimum qualifications in NVQ Learning and Development. They are also all qualified NVQ (A1) Assessors in the security training industry. All instructors are either EX UK Special Forces, or have Police, Military Intelligence and HM Customs backgrounds. They are all current in their particular area of expertise. 

Acceptance Criteria for Specialist Courses:

• Full UK or International Driving Licence
• Proof of ID - Passport
• Good command of the English language (essential for Radio Communications)

In addition, for the BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Close Protection Operations you will need to provide the documentation required by the SIA for a CP Licence on Day 1 of the course. See here for exact details.

If you are travelling from overseas to attend the CP course or are a member of HM Forces stationed overseas please check out the SIA website for further details of documentation required should you be planning to apply for a CP Licence. See here for information.