Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) – residential –(covid safe) – in English

This training on personal security in the humanitarian sector, developed by OTHER SOLUTIONS, has a simple main objective: to provide participants with a set of tools to prepare them effectively to manage their personal security in the field. It aims to train humanitarian staff deployed in high-risk or isolated areas, in order to increase their awareness and preparedness and to enable them to assist beneficiaries while ensuring their own safety.

This training is 75% practical and 25% theoretical**.

More specifically, it aims to provide:

• Awareness of practical realities
• Knowledge of basic tools
• Know-how through the acquisition of skills, to manage their personal security abroad in the context of aid operations.

These 3 components are used under the international acronym AKS (Awareness, Knowledge, Skills).

Components of the training:

To achieve these objectives, the training consists of four mutually reinforcing components:

• Theoretical sessions, aimed at consolidating methods (pre-departure checklist, do’s and don’ts in violent situations, etc.);
• Practical sessions, aimed at training in essential basic practices (first aid, radio protocols, etc.);
• Simulations, aimed at crystallizing the use of the above-mentioned methods and practices in a tangible setting;
• Validation and feedback sessions (debriefings and key lessons learned).
• Different types of pedagogical tools and resources can be associated with these components.

Topics covered:

• Personal security
• COMMUNICATIONs (Sat, GPS, tracking…)
• Orientation & Navigation
• Effects of weapons & mines, UXO, IED
• Travel planning & security
• Movement Security & DRIVING
• Fire safety
• Safety and Security in Premises
• STRESS MANAGEMENT
• KIDNAPPING AND HOSTAGE-TAKING
• HIBERNATION, RELOCALISATION, EVACUATION
• SEXUAL VIOLENCE
• FIRST AID/Trauma in an isolated area
• Mental health
• Psychological first aid
• Digital security

Upon completion of the training and successful completion of all modules, participants will be awarded 3 certificates:

• Highfield Training Certificate (https://www.highfieldqualifications.com/)
• EFR – Emergency First Response Certificate (www.emergencyfirstresponse.com)
• OTHER SOLUTIONS HPass Badge PFST
• Stop the bleed certificate
• TECC certificate

Audience: All humanitarian personnel working in the field.

The OSC team looks forward to meeting you!