Level 3 Counter Terrorism (CTPSaP)

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Course Overview

The Level 3 CTPSaP Counter Terrorism course builds advanced capability for people in venues, sites, and organisations who hold operational or strategic responsibility for counter-terrorism preparedness. Participants learn structured threat assessment, protective planning, and coordinated response methods used to deter, detect, and manage terrorist threats. Delivered by experienced IBA instructors, the programme emphasises decision-making under pressure and leadership across multi-agency scenarios.

Who This Course Is For

It is relevant for staff at any premises in the standard or enhanced tier under the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act, including:

• Security officers and team leaders
• Venue and facilities supervisors
• Event safety stewards and supervisors
• Protective security advisers
• Operations managers and general managers of qualifying venues
• Compliance, legal, and risk leads with responsibility for venue safety obligations
• Health and safety managers extending their remit to include security preparedness
• Senior staff at standard and enhanced tier premises seeking a formally recognised credential to evidence their duty of care

What You Will Master

• Advanced terrorist threat assessment and risk prioritisation
• Protective security planning for venues, events, and VIP movements
• Detecting hostile reconnaissance and complex attack indicators
• Incident command awareness and coordinated emergency response
• Communication, escalation, and multi-agency liaison under pressure
• Mitigation strategies for crowded places and high-value targets
• Leadership, supervision, and after-action review in CT operations

Duration & Format

• Duration: Typically 3–5 days intensive, depending on pathway.
• Location: West Midlands, UK & Abroad.
• Format: Advanced classroom and scenario-based practical modules.
• Accreditation: IBA UK