Specialist Operations Academy

Protective Driving is a complex task and requires a higher level of training. SOA recognized this and have developed a 7-day Security Chauffeur Course to give you the skills required. Unlike other courses we look to all environments. We specialise is offering both Executive, Armoured car and true 4x4 vehicle training both on and off road at our off- road facilities. Whilst most 2 car teams use both executive and 4x4 vehicles that's why we aim to ensure the experience relates to mimic real-life scenarios and situations as much as possible.

All courses are accredited and delivered to RoSPA level. Offering exceptional training to the globally accredited recognised RoSPA examinations. Working within the upper quartile of the SIA (Security Industry Association Approved Contractor Scheme and ISO 9001 SOA are fully committed to delivering the ‘Best in Class’ Courses can be general or tailored to individual corporate client requirements.

All SOA Instructors are qualified driving assessor at the highest level. Have both taught and assessed hundreds of Advanced Police Drivers and VIP students, along with driving as many successful armed and unarmed witness protection convoys. Partners on the high-performance car crime unit and have successfully been involved in numerous pursuits, results in arrests of highly organised crime gang members.
They are Elite former Greater Manchester Police Class 1 Advanced tactical, VIP, anti-hijack, armoured vehicle and SEG drivers combined with being specialist operations protection officers. Holding ADI level driver training, combined with being RoSPA and IAM examiners enables us to add real value to our clients through their extensive wealth and breadth of experience in all major scenarios, whether at an individual or corporate level.