Training

The Capstar Training Centre, located next to the A4 in West London, is a partner to Transport For London and is a Topographical Testing and training centre.

Capstar provides a variety of driver training and BTEC Level 3 Close Protection Security Courses. Our industry leading instructors design and deliver bespoke courses which are accredited by Pearsons, the UK training governing body.

The Topographical test is required in order to gain a PCO (Private Carriage Office) license from Transport for London. Capstar is the leading centre in London in preparing all candidates for the test. The introduction to Private Hire package and other training courses are detailed below.

We use a variety of teaching methods, focusing on scenario based training in London venues. Our goal is to ensure our students gain the skills and the knowledge to perform at the top of their industries and we recruit directly from the top 5% of our own security graduates.

Transport Courses

TFL Topographical Online Testing. Transport for London (TFL) administered exam, required to obtain PCO license. £70.00

TFL License Topographical Assessment Training:.
Capstar provides computer based Topographical training to give you the best preparation for taking your assessment.

The following options are offered for tuition:

1 hour revision session on the day of the assessment : £20.00
2 hour one to one tuition : £145.00
2 hour group session (max 4 students) : £95.00
4 hour group session (max 4 students) : £165.00

Our full day Introduction to Private Hire Driving. (Max 17 students) : £170.00
Includes:
- Topographical test fee and morning training
- Compliance procedures
- Customer service and client expectations
- Vehicle presentation and driver etiquette
- Tools for the job and best practices
- GDPR awareness course and certification (£15 additional)

Chauffeur Training. 1-3 day packages. Our syllabus includes driver etiquette, basic vehicle maintenance, security awareness and driving techniques.

Trinity College London, B1 English language assessment for drivers

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Security Courses

IQ Level 4 Security Driving and Vehicle Management. 7 day course teaching advanced on and off road driving skills and techniques delivered by former members of the Royal Protection team.

BTEC Level 2 Door Supervision. 4 day course delivered by former military instructors, teaching basic security awareness and techniques.

BTEC Level 3 Close Protection within the Private Security Industry. 3 week course designed and delivered by a highly experienced team of former military and security services instructors with extensive experience in the private sector. We focus on scenario based training in London, providing students with access to venues and networks that will help new operatives to establish themselves in the private security sector.

BTEC Level 4 First Person On Scene (FPOS). 5 day course taught by former military and ambulance service instructors. The course is designed to equip learners with the skills, knowledge and confidence to help a person in a life threatening situation

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Lifestyle Courses

Butler / Houseman Course. 1-14 day packages teaching the etiquette and techniques required to manage a private residence.

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