Level 4 Covert Surveillance – Intermediate
£1,150.00
SFJ Level 4 Award in Covert Surveillance Operations (Intermediate)
- 5 day course in central London
- Plan and prepare covert surveillance operations
- Conduct foot and mobile surveillance as part of a team
- Learn covert radio procedures and communications
- Conduct drills in anti-surveillance
- Understand the legalities of being a surveillance operative
- Final assessment is a live exercise replicating real-life cases that have been conducted
This course is designed to take you from a complete beginner and give you the knowledge, skills and tactics to plan and undertake surveillance operations. You will be taught by the ABI’s Academy trainer and by existing covert operations specialists with backgrounds as former military, police and other governmental agencies who continue to work all over the UK and internationally. The Bluemoon Group is operationally active and not just a training provider. We assist new professional investigators to establish their own agency and give past students employment opportunities through the Bluemoon network.
We are now taking bookings for 2026 – please email us on admin@bluemooncollege.co.uk to register your interest.
Description
What does this “Level 4 Intermediate Surveillance Qualification” get me?
Bluemoon College is an accredited training provider with SFJ Awards.
The intermediate course is designed for beginners new to the industry as well as those wishing to brush up on their skills. We will give you all the knowledge and skill sets you need to work as a part of a covert surveillance team.
The trainers for this course all have a minimum of at least twenty years industry experience as seasoned surveillance operatives in a private investigator, commercial, police, military or other governmental agency setting. The lead trainer is an approved trainer with the ABI Academy.
Course qualifications
Subjects covered in this course include:-
- The surveillance operative
- Covert communications
- Planning, operational briefings & debriefings
- Covert surveillance skills
- Surveillance and the law
- Privacy and the Human Rights Act
- Anti-surveillance skills
- Covert cameras and gathering evidence
- Realistic end of course “live” surveillance assessment task
- Sample surveillance reports
- Work opportunities and where to find them
Where, when and how much?
The Intermediate Level 4 Award in Covert Surveillance is open for enrolment now. The five day practical course runs in Paddington, central London. The total cost of this course is £1,150 (including VAT).
Next course
We are now taking bookings for 2026 – please email us on admin@bluemooncollege.co.uk to register your interest.
The not so small print…
You should have a good command of spoken English, the course is taught in English. It also involves physical activity and walking for prolonged periods. You will be required to provide a photographic ID (passport) and a valid UK driving license, plus a proof of address (utility bill or bank statement) dated within the last three months when enrolling on the course. On successful completion of the course, students receive the SFJ Level 4 Intermediate Award in Covert Surveillance Operations. Some of the course may involve using public transport. Students should arrange for an oyster card or have a contactless payment method for the duration of the course and be able to travel freely on public transport in zones 1 & 2. This cost is at the students expense. The course also involves driving. All students must have had at least twelve months driving experience and a valid UK drivers license.
How to Book
We are now taking bookings for 2026 – please email us on admin@bluemooncollege.co.uk to register your interest.
