Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) 1 + 4 days

NGO, Government, Media or Business Sector, the context may vary but the need for organisational Duty of Care and a more aware individual approach are the same. Based on SRS' extensive experience of delivering HEAT to all types of organisations over many years and own operational support to humanitarian missions we now offer a EU regulations compliant public HEAT course.

About the course

The course aims to prepare you as an individual by giving you an increased ability to take control of your own safety & security situation before, during and after completing your assignments - to "be your own Security Manager" no matter what context you perform in. Prevent unwanted situations as far as possible and mitigate the effects if they happen. The course meets EU and Swedish government specifications for HEAT training.

• Plan and prepare for your mission and specific situations
• Take control and act in specific situations
• Follow up and take care of yourself after completed missions and situations - mentally & physically

Completing the course will give you a certificate meeting EU requirements for HEAT.

Course design and content

The course is a Blended Learning design where you start with theory online and then practice it when we meet face to face. You are supported by the same instructors you'll met for the practical part when completing the online theory.

• Theory online - 1 day over a period of 2 weeks
  You cover course subjects using videos, texts, downloadable content and by completing reflective tasks to prepare you for the practical part.
• Practical training - 4 days
  Case and experience based situations focusing on decision making, hands-on practical skills and creating individual action plans for upcoming workplace use.

Basics

• Travelling and working alone and organisational or temporary teams
• Your organisational regulations
• Travelling with someone who is stationed in risk areas
• Actions before, during & after a mission
• Situational awareness
• Take control - decide and act!

Foundations

• Cultural awareness
• Gender specific awareness
• Risk appetite & Red Lines
• Threat & risk assessment in practice
• Information security at individual level in practice
• Preventive medical & mental health
• Handle and follow up on personal crisis situations
• Life sustaining First Aid, trauma & medical

Threats & Risks

• Climate, weather and disease
• Traffic safety & security
• Fire hazards
• Crowds and social unrest
• Harassment and surveillance
• Physical threats, violence and robbery
• Sexual harassment and violence
• Weapons, explosives and how to protect yourself

Extreme situations

• Terrorist attacks
• Kidnapping and abduction
• Self-defence

General information

The course is held in Hagalund in Solna just 15 minutes away by public transport from Stockholm city.

No previous experience needed.

The course needs at least 10 participants to run.

Keeping with course content and training methods there will be content that can be experienced as stressful and a bit physically demanding, all depending on personal status. There are no formal skills requirements to pass the course other than taking part. Personal feedback can be given on individual level focusing on recommendations how to use own strengths and developing own challenges, seen from the instructors' viewpoint.

About SRS

SRS is a Swedish company formed in 2004 that delivers advisory, training and operational support to Swedish and international based humanitarian NGOs, government, incl. Swedish International Development Agency (SIDA) & Swedfund, and private companies in all threat levels all over the world.
We have a dedicated Learning & Development department for the design and delivery of all our training initiatives. SRS L&D is an accredited training provider by UK Highfield Qualifications and the Swedish government. It holds the following training certifications; Philips RoI Model, Kirkpatrick Evaluation Model and Promote Internationals High Performance Learning Journeys.

SRS is a member of UN Global Compact, a certified member of the International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA) and holds the ISO 9001 & 18788 certifications.