Name: Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)
Price: 5583.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

Description

The Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) course by Hawkeye Dynamics equips individuals and teams to anticipate, mitigate, and respond effectively to risks in high-risk overseas environments. Whether you are a journalist, humanitarian worker, corporate professional, or independent traveller, preparation is no longer optional—it’s essential.

In an ever-changing world marked by armed conflict, political instability, and criminal threats, we provide training that empowers you with critical thinking, practical survival skills, and the confidence to operate safely and decisively under pressure.

What You Will Learn

Over five days of intensive, scenario-based training, participants develop essential survival and security skills, including:

- Personal security awareness and field tactics
- Practical risk management and threat mitigation
- Deployment preparation and resilience building
- Hostile environment first aid
- Emergency communication procedures
- Negotiating coercive and hostile situations
- Post-incident management and recovery strategies

Why Train with Hawkeye Dynamics?

Learn from seasoned professionals with real-world experience in conflict and crisis zones.
Train at our purpose-built Hawkeye Training Centre in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Participate in realistic, immersive exercises that simulate real-world conditions.
Receive certification that supports your organisation’s duty-of-care obligations and strengthens your personal capabilities.

Pricing Structure:

The course pricing is based on participant numbers to ensure fairness and accessibility:

Participants	Price Per Person
1 (Private Training)	$3,300 USD
2–3 Participants	$2,400 USD each
4–12 Participants	$2,000 USD each

If you are enrolling individually, you can secure private training immediately.
If you prefer to join a group course to receive the discounted rate, you may register your interest through our waiting list.

What’s Included:

Five days of intensive, hands-on training
All course materials and resources
Refreshments throughout the course
Certificate of Completion and Record of Learning

Refund Information:

If you pay the full private training rate and later join a scheduled group course, we will refund the difference in price to ensure you receive the best available rate.
If a course cannot be delivered within an agreed timeframe, or minimum participant numbers are not met, a full refund will be issued.

For full details, please refer to our official Refund Policy page.

Location:

Training is conducted in Christchurch, New Zealand, across multiple controlled venues in the surrounding region.

How to Enrol

We offer two enrolment options to suit your needs:

Ready to commit? Add this course to your cart and complete checkout to secure your place for a future scheduled training date.
Prefer to wait for a group session at a reduced rate? Submit your Expression of Interest below and we’ll contact you with upcoming group dates and availability.

Once registered or after submitting an Expression of Interest, our team will contact you directly to finalise course dates, pricing (if applicable), and any other important details.

Please note: Training dates are scheduled based on demand, participant numbers, and venue availability. We will work with you to schedule training at the earliest available opportunity.

Expression of Interest

Please fill out this form to express your interest in our Hostile Environment Training. This form is not a commitment to attend but allows us to gather details from interested participants. Once we have enough interest, we will contact you with course dates and further information. Thank you for considering our training programs!

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Do I need prior experience to enrol?
No prior experience is required. Our course is designed to prepare individuals at all experience levels for operations in high-risk environments.

What happens after I register or submit an Expression of Interest?
You will be contacted by our training coordinator to confirm course dates, logistics, and next steps.

Can the course be conducted at our own location?
Custom options are available for organisations. Please contact us to discuss off-site delivery.

What is the maximum class size?
Each course is capped at 12 participants to ensure an optimal learning experience.

What support is available after course completion?
We offer post-training support, including guidance on operational readiness, travel safety, and access to additional training resources.

Is accommodation included with the course?
Accommodation is not included in the course fee. However, we are happy to assist by recommending nearby accommodation options suited to different budgets.

Is transport provided?
Yes. Airport pick-up is available upon arrival in Christchurch, and daily transport between your accommodation and the training venue is provided throughout the course.