Handcuffing Course
Practical 1-day handcuffing course for licensed security operatives.
Nationally recognised 1-day Handcuffing course for licensed security operatives, retail loss prevention and close protection.
- Practical handcuffing techniques
- Use of force & the law
- Certificate same day
- SIA Approved Centre
- Ofqual Regulated
- Highfield / Pearson
- Ofqual-Regulated First Aid
- Fire Marshal Certified
- Weekly Course Starts
About this course
Our 1-day Handcuffing course is designed for SIA-licensed door supervisors, retail loss-prevention officers, close protection operatives and asset protection staff who need to safely apply and remove handcuffs in line with current UK legislation. The course covers the legal use of force (Sections 3 of the Criminal Law Act and Section 117 PACE), risk assessment, application and removal techniques, and aftercare. All training is hands-on with rigid and chain-link handcuffs.
Who is this course for?
- SIA Door Supervisors and Security Guards
- Retail loss-prevention and store-detective teams
- Close protection operatives
- Cash-in-transit and asset-protection staff
What you'll learn
- Legislation & Use of Force
- Application & Removal Techniques
- Risk Assessment & Aftercare
Detailed syllabus
Legislation & Use of Force
Common law, Criminal Law Act 1967 s.3, PACE s.117, reasonable force, citizen's powers of arrest and post-incident reporting.
Application & Removal Techniques
Compliant and resistant subject application, double-locking, transport positions and safe removal techniques.
Risk Assessment & Aftercare
Positional asphyxia awareness, medical aftercare, monitoring of restrained subjects and handover to police.
Assessment
Continuous practical assessment by your instructor plus a short knowledge check.
Resits: Re-attendance available at a reduced rate.
Career opportunities
Door Supervisor
Add handcuffing to your CV — increasingly required by high-risk venues and corporate clients.
Retail Loss Prevention
Major retailers expect loss-prevention staff to be handcuffing-trained.
Close Protection
An essential add-on for CP operatives working private security details.
Available at all our venues
Eligibility requirements
- Hold a current SIA licence (Door Supervisor / Security Guard / CCTV / CP) OR work in retail loss prevention
- Aged 18 or over
- Valid photo ID
- Physically able to take part in practical handling drills
Your £120 Handcuffing course, all-inclusive
1 Day of training and assessment at one of our East London venues, delivered by experienced instructors. No hidden fees.
- Certificate issued on the day
- One transparent price — no upsells
- SIA Approved Centre · Ofqual regulated
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