Accreditations

Accredited On Three Continents

United Kingdom

Qualsafe Awards

Centre Accreditation Number :0906305

Accredited to conduct:

✓Level 3 First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
✓Level 4 First Response Emergency Care (RQF)
✓Level 5 First Response Emergency and Urgent Care (RQF)
✓Level 3 Administration of Lifesaving Medication (RQF)

★Ronin SA was the first Centre approved for FREUC 5 Diploma inside or outside the UK

Security Industry Authority (SIA)

Ronin SA does provide a pathway to gaining the UK “Level 3 Certificate for Working as a Close Protection Operative within the Private Security Industry”.

This pathway is only open to UK Nationals and permanent residents.

We are honoured that Andy Dawber and his wonderful team at Principal Protection Academy have opened this door for us. Andy is an alumnus of the Ronin SA class of 2005 and serves as our lead PPA instructor. There is real pride in watching one of our own graduates reach back and carry the next generation of Close Protection Officers into licensed work at home.

Please read this carefully: SIA Accreditation (United Kingdom)

HPAC

Health Practice Associates Council (HPAC)

The First Response Emergency Care Certificate (FREC4) and Diploma (FREC5) form the basis for registration with the Health Practice Associates Council of the United Kingdom for those Graduates that meet their requirements upon successful completion of the Course.

Australia

Panoptic Solutions

Australian graduates can gain a Certificate III in Close Protection Operations through Recognition of Prior Learning with Panoptic Solutions, a graduate-owned company, in collaboration with Asset Training Australia, a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #31718). This is the qualification you need in order to apply for a close protection licence in Australia.

Post-graduation, candidates can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) to Panoptic Solutions and Ronin SA will pay for the RPL process on your behalf for all graduates from July 2026 onwards. Graduates from earlier courses are welcome to apply as well, at their own cost. The RPL process takes two to three weeks and you will receive your certificate from Panoptic Solutions within a month.

We are honoured that Troy Claydon and his wonderful team at Panoptic Solutions have opened this door for us. There is real pride in watching a company built by one of our own graduates reach back and carry the next generation of Close Protection Officers into licensed work at home.

Full details are on the Close Protection Course page. Please read this carefully: Australian Accreditation

South Africa

Quality Council For Trade And Occupations (QCTO)

Accreditation No:SDP170524070230

Ronin SA was the first centre (both inside and outside of government) to be accredited for the:

✓Occupational Certificate: Close Protector
✓Bodyguard Skills Programme

Safety And Security Sector Education & Training Authority (SASSETA)

SASSETA Service Provider Reg. Number :0419 5941 2547

Accredited for:

✓PSIRA-compliant Close Protection Skills Programme (Legacy Unit Standards until 06/2029)

Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)

Training Facility, Reg. Number :T 936

Service Provider , Reg. Number :230 326

Professional Firearm Trainers Council (PFTC)

Training Provider Reg. Number :0419 5941 2547

South African Police Service (SAPS)

Registered Competency Trainers, Ref. Number :4000009

Central Firearms Control Register, Institution Number :13711

HWSETA

Health & Welfare Sector Education And Training Authority (HWSETA)

HWSETA Assessor, Reg. Number :HW592AR0500064

HWSETA Moderator, Reg. Number :HW592MR0500016

Department Of Health

★Ronin’s Social Outreach Programme Generic Paramedics is the FIRST AMBULANCE SERVICE to be officially accredited by the South African Department of Health in South Africa - Ref Number 23/2/8/1)

International Recognition

Recognised Worldwide

Ronin SA is internationally recognised for its high standards in both close protection and pre-hospital care training—an achievement built over two decades, including recognition as one of the top three global training organisations by EP Wired Magazine (US).

When seeking international employment, two key factors matter:

✓Training from a long-established, reputable organization.
✓A valid license or registration from a regional close protection authority.

Any official close protection registration (country, state, or province) typically meets insurance and local requirements. Previously, the UK SIA license was sought after, but it’s now limited to UK nationals only.

Ultimately, choose a provider with proven global credentials, an “at risk” real-world training environment, robust medical instruction, and advanced driving/firearms/close-quarter battle experience. Ronin SA offers all of these. After completing its course, you can apply to your local regulator on a Recognition of Prior Learning basis and add any required top-up training for licensing.