Basic HEAT Course (The Netherlands)

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/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.
Basic HEAT Netherlands: Amersfoortsestraat 20, 3769 AS Soesterberg
Website: https://www.centreforsafety.org/

Costs: € 2.995,- (2025)
Including accommodation (2 nights)*, food & beverage*, all course materials and VAT.
*During the course, we automatically reserve accommodation and provide food and beverages for all participants.