Olive Group HECPO Course

Course overview:

The Hostile Environment Close Protection Operators Course (HECPO) is a theory and competency based training package.

The course has been designed specifically for students who already have close protection training. The course is intended to raise the standard of traditional close protection training to the next level allowing students to operate safely and effectively within challenging theatres around the world.

The course covers the training gaps not covered by the Close Protection Course such as Weapon training, mine awareness, tactical movements with weapons on foot and vehicle, including extractions under fire, walking drills and anti-ambush vehicle drills.

The course offers further training such as weapons training, kidnap & ransom, tactical movements with weapons on foot and vehicle, including extractions under fire, walking drills and anti-ambush vehicle drills for those individuals looking to work in High Risk or Hostile Environments.

Topics covered include:

Competency in weapon handling of all weapon systems used
Understanding the use of grab bags and the best use of company and personnel equipment
An understanding of foot contact drills with weapons in a hostile environment
Vehicle movements tactics and operations
Mine awareness and Explosive Remnants of War
Understanding Cultural Awareness
Rules for the Use of Force
Generic Company Compliance
B6 Protection and PPE
IED/EFP Awareness
Range work
Casualty Extraction

Prerequisites:

You must possess a Close Protection Level 3 certificate awarded by a recognized awarding body.

Candidates must be aged 21 or above.

Must have a clean CRB/DBS check (within the last 3 months) prior to attending.

Must have an in date Level 3 or 4 Trauma Medical qualification from a recognised awarding body.

Must be able to communicate effectively in written and spoken English.

Must be of reasonable health and fitness due to the nature of the course.

Assessment:

Assessment is by way of a practical and multiple choice assessment, for IQA reasons some assessments may be filmed for quality purposes.

Certification:

At the end of the Hostile Environment Close Protection Operators Course you will receive a certificate as proof of attendance outlining the course training objectives.

Course duration:

Our Hostile Environment Close Protection Operator (HECPO) Courses run for 4 days.

Accommodation:

Accommodation is not included, however this is available in the nearby towns / villages of Charmouth, Lyme Regis or Axminster. The links below provide a good selection, but early bookings are highly recommended, especially if visiting during peak season.

https://www.hotels.uk.com/uk/dorset/hotels-in-charmouth
https://www.hotels.uk.com/uk/dorset/cheap-bed-and-breakfast-in-charmouth
http://www.lymeregis.org
https://www.booking.com

Cost:

£416.67 GBP (Excl. VAT) / £500 GBP (Incl. VAT)

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