Level: high intensity

Environment: high-risk and medium-risk

Language: English or Italian

Duration: 5 days (from Monday 8.00 till Friday 19.30)

Location: Massa (Tuscany) and outdoor training facilities (Tuscany or Emilia Romagna region).

Target: personnel from the private sector, NGOs, journalists, academia, International Organisations and European Institutions. Trainings reserved to specific targets will be clearly indicated.

Pre-condition for participation: prior to course enrolment participants are requested to provide a valid medical certificate of good health for non-competitive sports or equivalent declaration, since the training entails a certain level of psychological and physical stress, and to complete specific online training. 

Precautionary measures: during the field training exercise a certified psychologist and medical unit are present for guaranteeing the safety of participants. For those participants with minor health or psychological issues admitted to the training, extra measures might be taken for their protection. All participants are provided with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Methodology: A unique combination of self-assessment and mentorship, strengthens the security awareness of participants through a process of experiential learning, self-reflection and coaching. Participants practice and rehearse different types of scenario-based exercises individually and in team.

Content: the HEAT training is designed in line with the standard of the ENTRi/ESDC curriculum.