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What is Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)?

Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) is an intensive practical course with hands-on activities that allow participants to explore their behavior and learn, apply and experience life-saving behaviors through realistic simulations in a high-risk environment. The aim is to improve personal security and self-awareness for NGO workers. Our well-tested learning process builds on 3 phase methodology of (1) learning theory, (2) putting classroom learning into practice, and (3) testing your newly gained skills in realistic simulations.

Who should attend the training?

The training is designed for Aid Workers who are deployed to high-risk/hostile environment countries.

What will I learn in HEAT training?

Most of Salanga’s HEAT trainings are organized and planned for a specific clients’ needs. The topics covered may include the following:

• Survival skills (water, food, shelter)
• Landmines, UXO & IEDs
• Navigation & topography
• First Aid
• Abduction & hostage taking
• Coping with sexual violence
• Stress management & defusing
• Field communication & equipment
• Security planning
• Context & risk assessment
• Familiarization with weapons
• Check-points & roadblocks
• Cross-fire
• Travel security
• Cultural awareness & security strategies

What new skills will I have when I’ve completed the HEAT training?

• Better awareness of how I react under stress;
• Improved understanding of how an individual’s behavior can affect a team in stressful situations;
• Increased understanding of the need to analyze situations ahead of time; and,
• Appreciation for thinking/sensing/analyzing before acting.

Salanga’s background in safety and security training

Salanga has been conducting HEAT training for 12 years, providing training, consultancy, and advocacy to INGOs on safety and security of Aid workers. Through our safety and security programme, we have trained over 800 people. See participants’ testimonials.

Find out more about Salanga’s background.

How can I or my team participate in HEAT training?

We are not offering HEAT training at this time.