Hostile environment awareness training

Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is a comprehensive 4 day program designed to prepare individuals for working or traveling in high-risk or potentially dangerous environments. The training typically covers a wide range of topics, including personal security, risk assessment, emergency first aid, navigation, and crisis management. The goal of HEAT is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent, avoid, and respond to potential threats or incidents.

 This training is often required for journalists, aid workers, and other professionals who may find themselves in conflict zones or areas affected by natural disasters.

The course consists of the following 9 modules:

Module 1. Situational Awareness

Module 2. Map Reading 

Module 3. Travel Security & Checkpoints

Module 4. Types of Ordnance 

Module 5. Defensive Driving

Module 6. Mine Awareness

Module 7. Kidnap & Randsom

Module 8. UXC

Module 9. Safe Weapon Handling

Cost £1092.00 inc VAT ( Freelance journalists £960.00 inc VAT)  We would expect you to arrive at the venue the night before the training begins.

We have training available on the following dates:

 7th - 10th July 2025 - Glasgow

14th - 17th July 2025 - Glasgow

4th - 7th August 2025 - Glasgow

11th - 14th August 2025 - Glasgow

8th - 11th September 2025 - Glasgow

15th - 18th September 2025 - Glasgow

Dates in other locations coming soon...