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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This qualification is appropriate for individuals working in the security sector specialising in close protection. It demonstrates that a candidate has displayed the knowledge, understanding and skills learners need to be employed in a hostile country, armed. It allows opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life along with the safe operation and understanding of weapon systems. The awarding organisation for this qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).
COURSE INFORMATION
Hostile Environment Firearms and Tactics (HEFAT) training is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills to operate effectively and safely in high-risk environments where the threat of violence is significant. This type of training is typically undertaken by military personnel, law enforcement officers, private security contractors, journalists working in conflict zones, and humanitarian workers operating in volatile regions.
Here's a breakdown of what HEFAT training typically entails:
Firearms Training: HEFAT programs often include intensive firearms training, focusing on proficiency with a variety of weapons commonly used in hostile environments, such as handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Participants learn marksmanship, weapon handling, and tactics for engaging threats in different scenarios.
Tactical Skills: Participants are trained in tactical maneuvers and techniques for navigating hostile environments. This includes movement under fire, room clearing, vehicle operations, and small unit tactics. Training also covers principles of cover and concealment, situational awareness, and communication during high-stress situations.
Medical Training: HEFAT training typically includes basic medical training to address injuries and medical emergencies in the field. Participants learn techniques for treating gunshot wounds, managing trauma, and administering first aid in challenging environments where professional medical care may be limited or unavailable.
Hostile Environment Awareness: Participants are educated on the specific threats and challenges they may encounter in hostile environments, including terrorist threats, criminal activity, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and hostile surveillance. Training emphasizes risk assessment, threat mitigation strategies, and personal security measures.
Psychological Preparedness: HEFAT training also addresses the psychological aspects of operating in hostile environments, including stress management, resilience, and coping strategies for dealing with trauma and adversity.
As for career prospects, HEFAT training can lead to various career paths, including:
Military or Law Enforcement Special Operations: HEFAT training is essential for personnel serving in special operations units tasked with conducting missions in high-threat environments, such as counter-terrorism operations or hostage rescue missions.
Private Security Contracting: Many private security companies require HEFAT-trained personnel to provide security services for clients operating in conflict zones, including government agencies, NGOs, media organizations, and corporate entities.
Journalism and Media: Journalists and media professionals working in conflict zones often undergo HEFAT training to enhance their safety and security while reporting from dangerous areas. This training enables them to navigate risks and threats while covering sensitive stories.
Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Response: Humanitarian workers and disaster response teams operating in volatile regions may undergo HEFAT training to prepare for the unique challenges of delivering aid in hostile environments, such as conflict zones or natural disaster areas with limited infrastructure.
Overall, HEFAT training equips individuals with valuable skills and knowledge to operate safely and effectively in hostile environments, opening up opportunities for careers in various fields where security and risk management are paramount.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be aged 18+ and hold or be working towards a level 3 qualification in close protection.
It is advised that learners have a basic level of written and verbal literacy in
English.
Qualification Structure
Candidates must complete the 4 Mandatory units.
T/615/4234 Foot Tactics
A/615/4235 Vehicle Tactics
F/615/4236 Weapon Tactics
J/615/4237 Carbine Tactics
- Casual Jeans or Dockers; gym clothing
- Laptop with Microsoft word and power point,
- USB memory stick with 10 GB max
- Pencil and pen, eraser
- Tactical Belt
- Tactical Boots
- Tactical Pants and shirt
- Holster for Glock 17/19
- Ear defenders
- Knee pads
- Chest rig
- Ballistic glasses
- Instructor
- Training equipment
- Exams
- Awards
- Classroom
- Range (Where Applicable)
- Ammo (Where Applicable)
- Accommodation (where applicable)
- Food and beverages
- Flights (where applicable)
- Airport Transfers (where applicable)
- Safety Glasses (Where Applicable)
- Ear Defenders (Where Applicable)
Course Length
10 DAYS
Course Cost
£5250
Location
UK, USA, Thailand, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Spain and Italy
Course Dates
Any time of the month
Assessments
- Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
- Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
- Evidence can include:
– assignments/projects/reports
– worksheets
– portfolio of evidence
– course work - Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to do.
- Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning outcome has been achieved.
- To achieve this qualification all candidates must produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the assessment criteria.
Skill Prerequisites
- Good Understanding Of The English Language
*All prerequisite awards should not be expired
so please check the expiry date before applying
*All Candidates should have a reasonable level
of personal fitness
QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE
Unit T/615/4234
Foot Tactics
Learning outcomes are listed below, full details about the Assessment Criteria are provided to approved ProQual centres
1. Be able to differentiate between and deal with aggressive/non aggressive subjects
1.1 Carry out appropriate actions taken when dealing with:
- non aggressive subjects
- aggressive subjects
2. Be able to carry out foot formations in a hostile environment
2.1 Adopt closed and open v, box and diamond foot
formations
2.2 Adapt the profile of the formation suitable for the
situation
2.3 Provide cover when moving a VIP on foot
3. Be able to adopt multiple firing positions and stances and shoot from cover
3.1 Adopt recognised positions that are appropriate to the cover and ground available, such as:
- Prone
- kneeling unsupported
- kneeling supported
- crouching
- sitting
- standing
3.2 Adopt recognised stances to aid the marksmanship principles with any weapon:
- weaver
- modified weaver
- isosceles
- modified isosceles
3.3 Identify manmade and natural obstacles that can be used to aid the cover and support fire position
4. Be able to extract and support someone in danger
4.1 Remove a principle from a direct threat via the safest route
4.2 Remove a casualty from the scene of an incident via the safest means
4.3 Provide emergency evacuation drills to team members and casualties during these incidents
5. Be able to react to attacks from different areas
5.1 Recognise enemy contact from all angles
5.2 React to enemy fire
5.3 Suppress the enemy by returning fire and extract the VIP via the quickest and safest means
6. Be able to demonstrate the ability to provide body cover to a VIP
6.1 Identify a substantial threat that requires immediate action
6.2 Demonstrate techniques to move and provide vital cover to a VIP in:
- standing
- kneeling
- lying positions
7. Be able to disable armed aggressors and how to retain a weapon
7.1 Demonstrate how to disable an armed aggressor using taught hand to hand combat methods
7.2 Demonstrate taught hand to hand combat techniques to retain their personal weapon system from a potential aggressor
Unit A/615/4235
Vehicle Tactics
1. Be able to carry out embus and debus drills
1.1 Adapt the profile of embus and debus dependant on the environment and operatives
1.2 Provide body cover when entering and exiting vehicles
1.3 Deal with potential aggressors when getting in and out of the vehicle
2. Be able to carry out vehicle movements
2.1 Demonstrate the ability to react to enemy fire with the use of the vehicle
2.2 Demonstrate how to evade enemy road blocks/check points
2.3 Demonstrate manoeuvring a vehicle whilst under enemy fire to act as cover and support to other team members
3. Be able to carry out vehicle extraction
3.1 Evacuate a casualty from a vehicle to a safe place
3.2 Demonstrate the ability to evacuate a vehicle with multiple casualty’s into an alternative vehicle whilst maintaining safety
4. Be able to store weapons inside a vehicle
4.1 Store (conceal) a weapon so as to not arouse suspicion at check points
4.2 Demonstrate successfully reacting to fire whilst weapons are stored
5. Be able to react to attack whilst driving
5.1 Recognise enemy fire from all angles
5.2 React to enemy fire when static
5.3 React to enemy fire whilst in transit
5.4 Extract in the vehicle via the safest route
Unit F/615/4236 Weapon Tactics
Learning outcomes are listed below, full details about the Assessment Criteria are provided to approved ProQual centres1. Be able to use a weapon safely
1.1 Demonstrate the safe use of the weapon system, such
as:
- safety mechanisms
- safe direction and aspects of range safety
- misfires / breaches
- safe loading and unloading
2. Be able to maintain a weapon system
2.1 Demonstrate the ability to correctly disassemble the weapon system using correct methods and tools (where applicable)
2.2 Demonstrate the correct method of cleaning to ensure the weapon functions correctly
2.3 Demonstrate the correct method of re assembly including weapon safety and function checks
3. Be able to complete firing techniques at:
- long range
- close range
- multiple targets
3.1 Demonstrate the safe identification of:
- long range targets only
- close range targets only
- long and close range targets
3.2 Identify the safety aspects of firing at:
- close range
- long range
- left and right on a range
3.3 Fire a weapon at centre mass of the target at short and long range
3.4 Adopt varied stances to effectively shoot:
- in confined spaces
- at a distance
3.5 Carry out tactical turns to engage a target emerging from your immediate left or right
4. Be able to carry out tactical reloads
4.1 Demonstrate safe weapon handling whilst on the range
4.2 Adopt a variety of methods to aid in effective reload for:
- tactical
- speed
5. Demonstrate how to give body cover to a VIP whilst firing
5.1 Carry out all relevant drills to remove a VIP from danger so the candidate can accurately and safety engage the target
5.2 Adopt all the following different methods to aid in the effective protection of the VIP:
- linking
- hipping
- collar grab
Unit J/615/4237
Carbine Tactics
1. Be able to use a weapon safely
1.1 Demonstrate the safe use of the weapon system,
such as:
- safety mechanisms
- safe direction and aspects of range safety misfires / breaches
- safe loading and unloading
2. Be able to maintain a weapon system
2.1 Demonstrate the ability to correctly disassemble the weapon system using correct methods and tools (where applicable)
2.2 Demonstrate the correct method of cleaning to ensure the weapon functions correctly
2.3 Demonstrate the correct method of re assembly including weapon safety and function checks
3. Be able to complete firing techniques: long range, close range, from behind cover
3.1 Demonstrate the safe identification of:
- close range targets
- long range targets
3.2 Identify the safety aspects at firing at:
- close range
- long range
- behind cover
3.3 Fire a weapon at a target aiming at centre of mass
3.4 Adopt the following stances to aid in the effectiveness of shooting at a distance:
- prone
- kneeling (supported / unsupported)
- standing
3.5 Demonstrate engagement of targets from behind cover
4. Be able to fire from alternative firing positions
4.1 Demonstrate weapon handling whilst on the range
4.2 Identify which fire position is best for the
- environment
- distance
4.3 Adopt and accurately acquire targets so aimed shots at centre mass are being applied
5. Be able to tactically withdraw from contact
5.1 Demonstrate identification of targets at
- long range
- close range
5.2 Identify the safety aspects at firing in close proximity to other candidate whilst in motion
5.3 Fire a weapon with aimed shots at centre mass of the target
5.4 Adopt varied positions, stances and tactical turns in order to safely and accurately return fire
5.5 Retreat back to safe area successfully
6. Be able to carry out tactical reloads
6.1 Demonstrate safe weapon handling whilst on the range with another candidate
6.2 Identify the safety aspects at firing in close proximity to another candidat
6.3 Carry out all relevant drills and reload the weapon as to give the enemy a lower amount of time to engage the student
6.4 Adopt variety of methods to aid in the effective reload for
- tactical
- speed
7. Be able to switch from a primary to a secondary weapon
7.1 Demonstrate safe weapon handling whilst on the range
7.2 Identify which fire position
7.3 Adopt and accurately acquire targets and shoot with a damaging effect
7.4 Demonstrate the ability to holster or sling the primary and safely draw the pistol and carry on engaging the target
