Training days: the 12th, 15th, 16th https://othersolutions.net/training/open-sessions/, 18th 19 of February | 9am - 12.30pm (French time)
This training was specifically designed for aid workers working in or travelling to medium/high-risk environments or remote areas in order to increase their level of awareness and preparedness and allow them to help beneficiaries while increasing their own safety. Its goal is simple: providing a set of tools for the participants to prepare effectively for the management of their personal security in their working environment.
More specifically, it is intended to provide:
- AWARENESS of the practical realities of managing personal security abroad in the frame of aid operations.
- KNOWLEDGE of basic tools for managing personal security abroad in the frame of aid operations.
- SKILLS for managing personal security abroad in the frame of aid operations.
→ These 3 components are used under the acronym AKS.
Components of the training.
To meet these objectives, the training course has four mutually reinforcing components:
- Theoretical sessions, aimed at consolidating methods (pre-departure checklist, do's and don'ts in violent situations, etc.);
- Practical sessions, aimed at training in basic practices (first aid, radio protocols, etc.);
- Simulations, which aim to crystallize the use of the above-mentioned methods and practices in a tangible framework;
- Validation and feedback sessions (debriefings and key takeaways).
Topics addressed:
- Personal security
- Preparation of the mission
- National Staff
- First Aid
- Communications
- Threats when travelling in vehicles
- Orientation
- Personal risk assessment
- Incident reporting
- Hibernation, Evacuation, Relocation
- Sexual violence
- Weapons in the field
- Hostage situation and kidnapping
- Dealing with aggressive behaviour
- Operations (Food Distribution example)
Successful participants will receive the following certification:
- OSC-Highfield Training Certificate
- Emergency First Responder Certificate
- OSC PFST HPass Badge
Audience: This training is suitable for every Humanitarian worker present in the field.
We are looking forward to meeting you soon!
The OSC Team.
How to register:
Please contact us via email at contact@othersolutions.net for quotes.
You can register and book online via our website https://othersolutions.net/training/open-sessions/ .
Feel free to also have a look at our other online training upcoming.
French online PFST training:
- on the 12th, 15th, 16th, 18th and 19th of February (afternoon sessions)