Basic HEAT Course

Prepare for Safe Travel and Work in High-Risk Areas with Our Basic HEAT Course

After a long journey, you arrive at your hotel and suddenly face a robber with a weapon. Your instinct might be to fight, flee, or freeze, but we encourage thoughtful responses based on self-awareness and experience.

Our Basic HEAT Course (Hostile Environment Awareness Training) equips you with essential skills for navigating medium- and high-risk areas through practical training and realistic simulations.

Master Your Skills Through Realistic Simulations
Our expert team offers immersive simulations that mirror real-life threats, allowing you to discover your instinctive responses. You'll engage in intense training with professionals, gaining vital skills to handle challenging situations effectively.

Feel Safe in a Supportive Environment
Join our inclusive program, where your safety and well-being are our priorities. Share past experiences with our trainers, who will tailor the course to enhance your learning. With a dedicated host present, you can take breaks when needed, ensuring support throughout the training. Personalized guidance is also available.

Receive Your Professional Medical Kit
In the medical module, you’ll learn to use a professional medical kit for remote areas, which you’ll receive for free. You'll also get waterproof instruction cards for easy reference.

Who Is This Course For?
This training is ideal for those working or traveling in medium- and high-risk areas. If you plan to visit regions deemed unsafe by your Ministry of Foreign Affairs, this course is essential. Always evaluate the risks for yourself, even in supposedly safe areas.

Subjects
• Situational & security awareness
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation Measures
• Gender-Specific Risks
• Personal Risk Profile
• Field Security Plans
• Communication Skills (in the field)
• Radio & Satellite Phone
• Medical Accident Control
• Life-Saving Skills in Remote Areas
• Basic Life Support & AED
• Dealing with Aggression
• Stress Management
• Hostage Prevention & Survival
• Field Safety Skills
• Checkpoints & Road Blocks
• Active Shooting, Ambushes and Carjacking
• Ammunition and Weapon Awareness
• Simulations and Field Exercises

Details:
Enrollment Open: No prior training is required for this course.
Languages: English or French.
Duration of the course: 3 days, with two evening programs included (32 hours total).
Schedule: day one starts at 08:30 and ends on day three at 17.30.
Breakdown of the course: 30% theory, 30% practice, 40% simulations.
Maximum group size: 14
Dietary requirements: vegetarian/vegan/halal/other meals.
HEAT certificate: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a HEAT certificate.
Keep your knowledge up to date: we make sure your training remains current by providing you with a complimentary e-learning programme after one year.

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