Statistical analysis of jobs in the private security industry in the United Kingdom:
1. Security Personnel Qualification Course: 4 days, the course costs approximately £150, and a further £190 will be required to apply for a licence after passing the course. Actual earnings are £11.44 - £14 per hour.
2. Janitor Supervisor Qualification: 6 days, the course costs around £200, and a further £190 will be required to apply for a licence after passing the course. Actual earnings range from £13 – £20 per hour, usually around £14 – £15.
3. Close Protection Personnel Qualification Course: 17-19 days in length, the course costs around £1850 - £2400, with a further £190 to apply for a licence. Actual earnings are difficult to estimate, and can range from as little as £17 an hour to over £60,000 a year, but it's hard for newcomers to get a good contract without a good connection.