How can I stay prepared for dangerous situations?

Working in complex environments, you deal with security related issues on a daily basis. Repetition helps to maintain a professional level of security awareness and skills.

That’s why the Refresher Course is based on practical exercises and realistic simulations.

For whom?

Staff working and/or travelling in unsafe areas, who have attended a Basic HEAT Course, Advanced HEAT Course or a Safe Travel Course in the past.

Topics

• Security Awareness
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Gender Specific Risks
• Personal Risk Profile
• Dealing with Aggression
• Medical First Aid
• Life Saving Skills in Remote Areas
• Simulation & Practical Exercises

Safe learning environment

Your safety during the course is our priority. If you need extra personal guidance, whatever the reason, we will make time for it.

Before and during the course, you can share prior experiences with the trainer. The trainer can discreetly adapt the course for you to make sure this will be the best and safest learning experience you ever had.

Practice through hyper-realistic simulations

We believe in the power of simulation. Our specialists offer you the chance to respond to threatening situations in a safe environment.

This training course is based on role playing and interaction in simulations.

Apart from two specialist trainers, a medical actor and an aggression actor will help you reach your learning goals.

Wat deelnemers zeggen over onze Refresher Course

``For a one day course, this was great, especially the trainers and roleplayers. Thanks a lot!``

`I have become more aware of (and alert on) feelings, first reactions. Which is helpful for better response to a situation.``

Training location(s)

Netherlands

Our training courses in The Netherlands take place at Conference Hotel Kontakt der Kontinenten in Soesterberg.

What clothes do I wear during the training?

Please adjust your clothing according to the weather forecast. You should wear outdoor shoes as the ground might be wet, slippery, and sloped. Your clothing should enable you to lie down and crawl on the (sometimes dirty) ground.

Is it possible to reserve a course spot as an option?

Unfortunately, CSD cannot record an optional reservation for you.

However, you can move or cancel your registration free of charge up to three weeks before the start of your chosen training.

I am self-employed; can I register for your training?

Yes, you are welcome.

Can you provide a detailed schedule of the training?

After registration, you will receive a timetable with the programme from us.

Can I stay at home overnight during a HEAT training?

We strongly recommend staying overnight at the hotel, as the program is very intensive and immersive. The days end at 10 PM, and the next day’s programme starts early.

I will need to miss part of the training. Is that a problem?

Please note that full participation in the course is required. To receive your certificate, you must attend all modules. Due to the full-day program, there is no time available for work.

Will you arrange my visa?

CSD does not provide an invitation letter or visa support.

Do you organise transportation from the airport to the training site?

CSD does not provide transportation for open training courses. However, on the training details webpage, you can find suggestions for transportation.

Can you fund my participation in the training?

CSD does not fund participants.

Does CSD cover travel costs?

You are responsible for covering your own travel costs.

Can I get a discount?

This is possible when you have multiple participants that we can include on an invoice. Please contact us to discuss the options.

Is this course safe for me?

Participant safety is crucial in all our training courses. We can tailor the training to your mental and physical limits if you communicate them to us. You are also free to take a time-out at any time. If you feel we can accommodate you in a better way, we can adjust the course to ensure you have the best learning experience.

Will there be sleep deprivation?

There is no sleep deprivation (intentionally depriving participants of sleep) in our open courses; we will not wake you up at night. A well-rested participant learns more than a tired participant. Also, in our open courses, sleep deprivation is not a learning goal.

Are there high physical demands?

A HEAT course is not physically demanding. If you are in reasonable physical health, you can complete the course easily. If you have physical limitations, please let us know, and we will adjust the course to ensure it is suitable for you.