HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT AWARENESS TRAINING (HEAT) COURSE 2027

Upcoming

Course Duration: 22nd - 26th February 2027
Application Date: - Dec 15, 2026
Course Fee:
  • All expenses are covered by KAIPTC through the external partners (German Government).
  • Tuition, air travel to and from the nearest international airport, and food and accommodation will be provided by KAIPTC. However, participants must cover the costs of their private travel and health insurance, and are responsible for their own visa application fees.
Terms and Conditions:
  • Participants must uphold KAIPTC values throughout their stay at KAIPTC and comply with Ghanaian laws.
  • The Selection Committee will prioritise applications from the ECOWAS region, from UN/AU/ECOWAS missions, and from those who have not attended sponsored courses at KAIPTC in the past two years
  • •    Participants who are selected but unable to attend the course must notify the Course Director in writing at the earliest opportunity. Participants who withdraw or fail to attend less than 14 days before the course start date may be required to reimburse KAIPTC for any non-recoverable flight ticket costs incurred on their behalf. Non-payment may result in the participant and/or their sponsoring institution being excluded from consideration for future KAIPTC courses.
  • The course will be conducted entirely in English. There will be no translation into other languages
  • •    All participants must travel with travel and medical insurance that remains valid for two weeks after the course end date. The KAIPTC and the German Government do not accept responsibility for medical treatment, travel, or other insurance.
  • Participants should note that Ghana requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for entry.
  • This course includes a strenuous field exercise and is unsuitable for pregnant women or for individuals with certain medical conditions or blood pressure problems.
  • •    Participants will not receive any Daily Subsistence Allowance.
  • By submitting an application, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storage of the personal data provided in the application form — including, but not limited to, name, rank, date of birth, nationality, passport details, employer and contact information — for the sole purpose of administering the selection process, organising travel and visa arrangements, and conducting the course. KAIPTC may share applicant data with external parties. KAIPTC will not disclose personal data to any third party for purposes unrelated to the course without the applicant's prior consent. KAIPTC will retain applicant data for up to three years after the conclusion of the course for course evaluation, follow-up and alumni engagement. Applicants may request deletion of their data at any time by contacting KAIPTC; a request made before or during the course may affect the applicant's ability to participate. KAIPTC endeavours to protect all personal data in its custody through appropriate administrative measures. However, applicants are advised that KAIPTC does not currently operate under a formally codified data protection policy, and the level of protection may differ from the standards applicable in the applicant's home jurisdiction.
In short
Course Date/Duration 22nd to 26th February 2027
Course Capacity 30 participants
Target Group Civilians, Security Services and Military personnel
Course Language English
Application Deadline 15th December, 2026

 

Background

Conflict environments differ from the usual living and working spaces people are accustomed to. They are characterised by high risk and rapidly evolving conditions, which require a high level of situational awareness and specific survival skills. The HEAT programme aims to equip stakeholders (usually those operating in conflict zones) with the awareness and skills needed to function effectively in hostile environments. This year, the programme will be tailored to the typical multidimensional environment of peace operations.

Course Aim

This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the hazards encountered in hostile environments. It also seeks to improve their skills and ability to respond appropriately when deployed in such settings.

Training Objectives

The main training objectives of the HEAT course are to:

  1. Enhance participants’ knowledge of hostile mission environments.
  2. Improve participants’ skills necessary for effective operation in a hostile PSO environment.
  3. Equip participants with vital knowledge and skills for survival and appropriate actions in critical situations.

 

Target Group

This training is designed for 30 participants, ideally selected from personnel such as the Military, Civil Police/Security Services, and Civilians deployed in crisis zones; humanitarian workers operating in high-risk areas; personnel preparing for deployment to crisis zones; or representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or embassies (nominations).

 

Course Content

The HEAT course comprises both theoretical and practical sessions for the modules or topics listed below.

  1. Introduction to Contemporary PSO
  2. Living and working conditions within a mission environment
  3. Stress Management
  4. Behaviour in critical situations
  5. Negotiations
  6. Hostage taking
  7. First aid
  8. Personal health and hygiene
  9. IED / Mine Awareness (theory and practical sessions)
  10. Introduction to map reading
  11. Voice Procedure and Radio Communication
  12. Practical Exercise – conduct simulations to address threats, including rioting, protests, demonstrations, kidnapping, hostage situations and survival in the field.

 

Teaching Methodology

The Collaborative Problem-Based Learning approach will be used to deliver the course, ensuring active student participation under the guidance of an experienced team of facilitators. Instructional content will be delivered through a range of methods, including lectures, participatory discussions, PowerPoint presentations, simulation exercises, practice sessions, and fieldwork.

Application

Interested applicants are kindly requested to complete and submit an online application form. Access the form by clicking the “How to Apply” button and following the instructions provided.

Selection Process

The selection process will involve reviewing and screening personal information submitted via the KAIPTC application portal. Applicants will be shortlisted by a selection committee after the advertised deadline (15 December 2026). Only those selected will be contacted.

Contact
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Atebe

Course Director

Email: course-director.ngr@kaiptc.org

Telephone: [233 (0) 302 718200 Ext 1316]

Mobile: [233 (0) 543804040]