Bespoke Protective Driving
Specialised training solutions designed for diplomatic security, logistics and humanitarian professionals, enhancing safety and operational effectiveness.
Training Prerequisites
Our bespoke driver training programmes are designed to meet the unique needs of your organisation. We ensure all training is delivered by qualified and accomplished DefSec instructors with a focus on safety, security, protocol and professionalism.
Ensuring Trainee Readiness
To confirm that the trainees are ready and suitable to commence training, a qualified person from Post or the requesting organisation must provide written verification that all nominated trainees have supplied the necessary proof to them:
Valid Host Nation Driving License.
A full Cat C licence or host nation equivalent.
Self-certification of fitness.
A CAV qualification and qualification currency for any trainees undergoing refresher training.
In addition, an appropriate individual from the requesting organisation must conduct their own Risk Assessment for all of their personnel undergoing all aspects of training.
Vehicle Serviceability
If utilising your organisation’s vehicles for training, assurance must be provided indicating they are roadworthy and have undergone a regular service schedule. A full daily parade will be conducted prior to any training.
Training location
Coaching and assessment will only be conducted on public roads following initial training delivered at suitable, closed off locations. DefSec instructors will conduct a theory lesson and demonstration of all techniques and tactics prior to training.
Training Delivery
Delivery Time
PDS training will generally be delivered over five days for new drivers or two days for current CAV drivers who have previously received initial training from DefSec or an approved training provider.
Course Length
The length of course is relatively fixed to ensure the course training objectives are met to the required standard expected by the requesting organisation and DefSec instructors.
Planning
Requesting Posts or organisations should plan for trainees to receive two to five days of training and discuss specific requirements at the time of booking. There may be flexibility to adjust training time subject to review by the senior instructor.
Bespoke Training
Training of a more bespoke nature is available on request subject to a Training Needs Analysis conducted by DefSec in partnership with the requesting organisation.
Key Learning Points
Introduction to Civilian Armoured Vehicles (CAV)
Vehicle Care and Maintenance
Driver Responsibilities
Search of CAV
Understanding Vehicle Security
Gaining Entry to and Escape From a Damaged CAV
Vehicle Dynamics
Driving Drills on Uneven Ground
Tactical Vehicle Driving
Off-road driving
Incident Response and Reaction to Hostile Action
Finance and Booking
Once your programme has been tailored to your requirements, booking training delivery is straightforward.
Finances
Course fees are available on request and determined by instructor to student ratios, length of course delivery required and actual costs of travel and accommodation. If accommodation can be provided by the requesting organisation, this cost will not be incurred.
Booking
Contact us to set baseline requirements and training dates. We aim for flexibility to suit your organisation, but country-specific entry requirements may impact lead time.
Additional components beyond the standard PDS or bespoke CAV packages may require a separate in-country Training Needs Analysis.