Hazardous Environment Training
Overview
Delivery method
Classroom
Duration
5 days
Audience
Employees
Other Government Department Employee
Description
IMPORTANT NOTICE
A Standard First Aid course with CPR Level C and AED taken within the past three years is a pre-requisite to participate in this training. Participants must first register to the Hazardous Environment Training before enrolling for a First Aid course.
The course intends to develop or enhance employees' and families' ability to remain safe while mitigating risks associated with potential personal security threat situations related to terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest, and high levels of criminality.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- identify impacts of fear induced stress and use appropriate strategies to react
- identify potential threats related to terrorism, armed conflict, civil unrest and violent criminality and use relevant techniques to mitigate risks
- apply enhanced first aid techniques in difficult situations
- use radio-communication device, techniques and language to effectively report an incident
- apply captivity avoidance and recovery techniques
- recognize the capacity and impacts of various weapons and identify how to take cover
- use techniques to manage checkpoints that are safe and appropriate for the context
Notes: For Global Affairs employees, consult the course information page. (accessible only on the Departmental network)
For Government of Canada employees contact Personalsecuritytraining.CSG@international.gc.ca to determine eligibility and registration procedures for themselves and their spouse or partner.
Upcoming sessions
April 7-11, 2025 (French)
April 28-May 2, 2025 (English)
May 26-30, 2025 (English)
June 2-6, 2025 (French)
June 23-27, 2025 (English)
July 7-11, 2025 (English)
July 7-11, 2025 ( French)
July 21-25, 2025 (English)
August 11-15, 2025 (English)
August 18-22, 2025 (English)
August 25-29, 2025 (English)
Legacy course code: 00012485
No Current Offerings
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