Hostile Environment Awareness Training: Team Members (HEAT-TM) Course

• One of the SPG Hostile Environment Readiness Training (HERT) Programme Courses, designed specifically for personnel deploying as part of a team into medium to high-risk areas.
• Delivered by experienced instructors with military, and private security operational backgrounds.
• Emphasises teamwork, communication, and scenario-based problem solving.
• Aligns with international NGO, corporate, and government duty-of-care standards.
• Equips participants with field-proven safety, security, survival, and coordination techniques.

The course consists of the following subject areas:

• Pre-Departure Considerations
• Hostile Environment Threat Awareness
• The Security Triangle
• Situational Awareness and Risk Indicators
• ARM-BAR / PLAN
• Team Movement and Vehicle Safety
• Checkpoint Navigation & Interaction
• Field Communication & Coordination
• Emergency Medical Care & Trauma Management
• Abduction Avoidance & Hostage Survival Essentials
• Navigation & Route Planning under Stress
• Civil Unrest and Crowd Behaviour Management
• Shelter, Evacuation, & Contingency Procedures
• Stress Management & Psychological Resilience
• The 72-Hour / Bug-Out Bag
• Working Respectfully in Culturally Sensitive Areas

The course is aimed at the following target audience:

• Security personnel, NGO staff, corporate travellers, corporate staff, journalists, and support staff operating as part of a deployed team in unstable or insecure regions.
• Individuals preparing for missions in conflict zones, post-disaster areas, or politically volatile locations.
• Those with limited prior experience in hostile environments who require practical, team-based preparation.

• No previous hostile environment training is required to attend this course.
• Basic physical fitness and a willingness to participate in hands-on, scenario-based exercises.
• English proficiency (or course delivery language) sufficient for safety and communication requirements.

Upon completion of this Course, course participants will receive a Certificate in Hostile Environment Awareness Training for Team Members

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At Special Projects Group, we offer competitive bulk discount pricing for companies and organisations looking to purchase our courses for multiple employees.  Whether you’re equipping anything from a small team to a complete department, we provide scalable pricing options to suit your training needs. Discounts are applied based on the number of participants, with greater savings available for larger groups. To discuss your specific requirements and receive a personalised quote, please contact our training coordination team by email at [email protected], and one of our team will happily assist you.

The course is held at our Strategic Partner’s Venue at Canada House, 3 Chepstow Street, Manchester, M1 5FW, United Kingdom. An information Pack will be emailed to the delegates email address used at the time of purchasing the course. If you are interested in bulk purchases, we will provide you details at the time of receipt of your email enquiry.

SPG are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) and as such, we offer former, and current serving members of the Armed Forces a 15% discount. Contact us to secure your discount code prior to booking or email us to pay by BACs / Bank Transfer and we will provide you with the relevant payment details.