Hazardous / Hostile Environment Awareness Training

Prior to attending the course, delegates must meet the following requirements;

• Medically and physically fit to participate

• Driving Licence (if participating in 4x4 training)

Delegates who attend and do not meet the requirements set out above will not be permitted to continue with the course.

The aim of this course is to provide an overview of, and introduction to, what a hazardous / hostile environment is and how to operate effectively in it.

Successful completion of the course will enable delegates to fulfil the following outcomes according to current legislation, regulations and recognised standards;

Introduction to Applied Influence and Emotional Intelligence

• Applied Influence in a humanitarian context

• Emotional intelligence

Introduction to Personal Safety

• Preparing for safe and successful travel

• Understanding how to maintain situational awareness

• Applying the ABBA model

• Choosing the right hotel room

• Understanding safe ways to use public transport

• Preparation

• Grab bag

• What to take (grab bag)

Travel Planning

• Selecting the appropriate mode of transport for your trip

• Confidently preparing for travel including documentation, kit lists & vehicle condition

• Planning suitable routes

• Reaction to checkpoints

• Car-Jacking

Awareness of Road Traffic Collisions in Remote Areas

• Personal Safety

• Initial approach / reaction

• Scene safety and assessment

• Initial assess

• Space creation

• Medical considerations

• Extrication

Awareness of Marauding Terrorist Attack

• An awareness of current terror threat

• An awareness of Emergency Services (UK)response

• An awareness of types of terror attack

• An awareness of stay safe principles

• An awareness of injury patterns

• An awareness of doing the most for the most

• An understanding of why time matters in traumatic injury

• Basic first aid in the event of a MTA

Awareness of Hazards and Safety Considerations near Water or in Flood Conditions

• An awareness of hazards and hydrology in a flood environment

• An awareness of self rescue

Awareness of types and basic 4 x 4 driving and recovery

• An awareness of types and considerations when selecting 4 x 4s

• Vehicle inspection and basic maintenance

• Ascents & descents

• Failed ascents

• Use of differential locks

• Approaching traverses

• Crossing water

• Care of vehicles

3-4 Days dependent on requirements