For whom?

Staff working and/or travelling in medium and high-risk areas.

If you are travelling to an area that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has classified as unsafe, this course is the right course for you. Please keep in mind that even if an area is classified as safe you must make your own judgement concerning the risks.

Topics

• Security & Situational Awareness
• Field Security Plans
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Gender-Specific Risks
• Personal Risk Profile
• Communication Skills (in the field)
• Radio & Satellite Phone
• Medical First Aid
• Life-Saving Skills in Remote Areas
• Basic Life Support & AED
• Dealing with Aggression
• Stress Management
• Hostage Prevention & Survival
• Field Safety Skills
• Checkpoints & Road Blocks
• Active Shooting, Ambushes and Carjacking
• Ammunition and Weapon Awareness
• Simulations and Field Exercises

Safe learning environment

Anyone can take part in our training. Your personal safety and well-being are our primary concerns. Before and during the course, you can share prior experiences with the trainers or the host. They can discreetly adapt the course for you to make sure this will be the best and safest learning experience you have ever had.

Because there is a host present at the course (apart from the trainers) we make sure you can take a time-out whenever you need one. Out of the situation and the group, the host is able to support you. The trainers and host support you in your learning process. If you need extra personal guidance, there is time for additional support.

Practice through hyper-realistic simulations

We believe in the power of simulation. Our specialists offer you the opportunity to respond to threatening situations in a safe learning environment. These simulated exercises are so realistic that you will feel they are really happening. You will learn your own instinctive responses.

Our experienced trainers and professional actors provide you with the tools with which you can react to these situations. From day one, you’ll be immersed in a realistic storyline. During the HEAT training, you are part of a team that is on a mission in a dangerous country.
While travelling through this country, you’ll be exposed to dangerous situations. Together, we navigate these situations and through practice learn how to manage them.

What participants say about our Basic HEAT Course

"have done several first aid training courses and it's nice to have a real person to experiment on. The training was very practical and with a lot of simulations."

Veronique Geraud

Bread for the World

"I really liked it because of the practical exercises and the work we did together as a team! Also great complements for the trainers!"

Stijn van Geel

Agriterra

"This course was amazing. Even as a security specialist, there was a lot of new stuff to learn. The spirit of the course and the learning environment cannot be praised enough!"

Sebastian Drutschmann

Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe

"Henrico was a really excellent trainer. Calm and clear throughout. Patient but also moving things along well. Clearly very experienced and invested in our learning."

Alex von Rosenbach

International Centre for Counter-Terrorism

"The best part was the build-up. I was so nervous before I came here but the way it was set up made sure I was ready for every next step. Gained confidence."

René van Beek

Stichting Vluchteling

"A great opportunity to learn about others and about yourself. Very helpful to know what’s not obvious in unsafe environments."

Lorena Frier

PUR Projet

Training location(s)

Netherlands

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

Kenya

Our training courses in Kenya take place at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS) in Nairobi.

Jordan

Our training courses in Jordan take place at KASOTC in Amman. 

USA

Our training courses in the USA take place at the training centre in Montrose, VA.

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.