Humanitarian workers and professionals are increasingly exposed to challenging, insecure, remote or hostile environments due to lawlessness, political instability and armed conflict. It is essential they are adequately prepared for any dangers they may encounter.

RedR Australia’s internationally recognised Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) prepares individuals to work in crisis zones or a range of hostile situations. This rigorous classroom and simulation training will enhance your knowledge of personal security so you are prepared to face difficult security situations.

The training course integrates Tactical and Trauma Emergency Casualty Care training, giving you the skills and knowledge to operate in hostile environments around the world. Our trainers will deliver a combination of theory and practical based emergency medical training, teaching you the skills to manage ballistic, penetrating and blast trauma. Skills learnt on the training course include commercial and improvised tourniquets and hemorrhage control, airway management of an unconscious casualty and an array of improvised techniques teaching students how to save and preserve life with limited resources.

Who is this course for?

The Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course is designed for people from all professional backgrounds and disciplines, and completion of the HEAT course is a prerequisite for full RedR Roster membership.

This course is targeted at individuals and aid agency staff wanting to learn more about personal safety and security issues and the steps they need to take to remain safe or survive in a hostile or insecure situation or environment.

The course is in English and is supported by Arabic speaking Trainers. You need to have a reasonable proficiency of the English language.

Aims and Objectives

This course aims to introduce a standard and recognised approach to managing security within the sector. It provides an overview of individual and team risk management.

Course Objectives

Reduce the risk of injury and death to humanitarian workers by promoting:

• An understanding of security risks in the field environment
• The development of personal and team-based strategies
• Effective use of communication and navigation devices
• Successful application emergency first aid

Course Outline

• Tactical and Trauma Emergency Casualty Care
• Humanitarian Security Context (inc Image and Acceptance)
• Trip Planning
• Communications Protocol and Equipment
• Field Preparedness and Evacuation
• Critical Incident Stress
• Navigation
• Weapons Awareness: Judging Distance
• Weapons Awareness: Movement under Fire
• Basics of Negotiation
• Sexual Assault
• Hostage and Kidnap Survival (inc Hostile Observation Awareness)
• Physical Security
• Vehicle Check Points/Road Blocks
• Crowds, Mobs and Demonstrations
• Incident Reporting