Hostile Environmental Awareness Training
Our Hostile Environment Awareness Training (H.E.A.T) Knowledge Courses provide the critical knowledge and practical understanding needed to navigate and operate safely in high-risk environments. Designed by elite security professionals and ex-Special Forces experts, these courses cover threat awareness, risk mitigation, situational awareness, crisis response, and survival strategies to prepare you for taking on a full accredited course.
Whether you’re working in conflict zones, remote regions, or volatile urban areas, our H.E.A.T courses give you the deep knowledge required to pass accredited training faster and with confidence. By mastering these essential principles online, you’ll develop the resilience, tactical awareness, and decision-making skills to stay safe and in control—wherever your mission takes you.
01_Course Introduction
The Hostile Environment Awareness Training (H.E.A.T) course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to ensure personal safety and operational effectiveness in challenging and high-risk environments. Designed for individuals operating in volatile settings, the course emphasises proactive risk management, situational awareness, and practical responses to threats.
02_Pre
deployment
The “H.E.A.T. – Pre-Deployment” module is designed to prepare individuals for safe and effective operations in high-risk environments. The course focuses on pre-deployment readiness, including research, documentation, and risk management, as well as safety protocols for air travel, accommodation, and secure office practices.
03_Personal
Safety
The “Personal Safety” module of the H.E.A.T. course equips participants with essential skills to maintain personal security in hostile or high-risk environments. By focusing on situational awareness, proactive planning, and adaptable behaviour, this training prepares individuals to navigate threats and enhance their safety in challenging situations.
04_Journey Management
This Journey Management course equips participants with the critical skills and knowledge needed to ensure safety and preparedness during travel in challenging and high-risk environments. Covering practical strategies for risk assessment, route planning, and emergency response, the course empowers business travelers, NGO workers, and security personnel to navigate journeys safely and efficiently.
05_Working with armed security
The “Working with Armed Security” course is designed to prepare individuals for safe and effective collaboration with armed security teams in fragile, remote, or hostile environments. This course emphasises understanding armed security operations, vehicle protocols, and personal safety measures to navigate high-risk situations with confidence and preparedness.
06_Weapons and uxo
The “Weapons and UXO Awareness” module of the H.E.A.T. course is designed to educate participants on recognising and responding to the dangers of weapons and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in hostile environments. This training ensures individuals are equipped with the knowledge to identify potential threats and adopt safe practices to mitigate risks.
07_Conflict Management
The “Conflict Management” module of the H.E.A.T. course equips participants with strategies and techniques to identify, manage, and resolve conflict in high-stress or hostile environments. By focusing on communication skills, dynamic risk assessment, and de-escalation techniques, this module provides the tools needed to handle conflict constructively and safely.