Accredited HEAT Training in Jordan

Hostile Environment First Aid Responder (HEFAR)

Stay Safe. Stay Prepared. Stay Ahead.

Stratum Levant in partnership with Black Aspect Safety delivers the only accredited Hostile Environment Awareness and First Aid Responder (HEFAR) course in Jordan, ensuring organisations receive internationally recognised certification rather than generic “certificate of attendance” training.

Designed specifically for professionals operating in high-risk or unstable environments, HEFAR combines Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) with advanced first aid and trauma response skills, providing essential readiness for NGO field teams, journalists, corporate staff, and diplomatic personnel.

As a Highfield Approved Course, this programme awards two internationally respected Level 3 qualifications:

  • Level 3 Award in Hostile Environment Awareness (RQF)

  • Level 3 Award in International First Aid Response (RQF)

Why Choose the HEFAR Course in Jordan?

The Only Accredited Course of Its Kind in Jordan

Most HEAT courses in the region offer nothing more than an attendance certificate. HEFAR is different. You receive globally recognised, regulated qualifications that meet NGO risk management standards and duty-of-care requirements.

Designed for NGO, Media, Diplomatic & Corporate Field Teams

Built around real-world operational needs, the course aligns with the challenges faced by:

  • Humanitarian and development NGOs

  • International media crews and conflict reporters

  • Diplomatic missions and field security officers

  • Corporate teams traveling to high-risk locations

  • Field researchers and monitoring & evaluation teams

the curriculum is tailored to theatre-specific risks relevant to the Middle East and other volatile settings. 

Delivered by Highly Experienced Instructors

Our trainers bring decades of combined experience from:

  • Military and security operations

  • International first aid & trauma response

  • Media Security

  • Crisis management and risk mitigation

Realistic, Modern Training Facilities in Amman

Training takes place in a large, modern venue with access to a variety of realistic indoor and outdoor environments. This allows for:

  • High-fidelity simulations

  • Vehicle-based scenarios

  • Trauma response drills

  • Stress-based decision-making exercises

This immersive approach ensures participants can practice under pressure, building genuine capability and confidence. 

What You Will Learn

The HEFAR course provides a comprehensive blend of safety, security, and advanced first aid competence, including:

Hostile Environment Awareness (HEAT) Skills

  • Risk assessment & situational awareness

  • Travel safety & movement planning

  • Management of checkpoints & hostile interactions

  • Abduction survival principles

  • Security incident response

  • Field communications & emergency reporting

  • Cultural considerations & behavioural risk mitigation

International First Aid & Trauma Response

  • Immediate trauma care under stress

  • Bleeding control & tourniquet use

  • Casualty extraction & movement

  • Airway and breathing management

  • CPR, shock management, and life-saving interventions

  • Multi-casualty incident response

  • Stabilisation until higher care is available

Who Should Attend?

this course is designed for anyone operating in or deploying to challenging or unpredictable environments, including:

  • NGO programme staff & security advisors

  • Journalists, photographers & media production teams

  • Embassy and diplomatic field teams

  • Corporate travellers & regional managers

  • Humanitarian response teams

  • Researchers and analysts working in remote or unstable regions

Upcoming Course Dates – Amman, Jordan

2 – 7 February 2026 – Amman

Secure your place early, spaces are limited.

Certifications Awarded

Participants who successfully complete the course receive:

  • Level 3 Award in Hostile Environment Awareness (RQF)

  • Level 3 Award in International First Aid Response (RQF)

  • Stratum Levant / Black Aspect certification of completion

These qualifications meet international compliance requirements and strengthen organisational duty-of-care.

Why Jordan?

Jordan provides a stable, accessible regional environment with the ability to simulate a wide range of realistic scenarios without the constraints faced in conflict-affected countries. This allows participants to experience realistic, safe, controlled training that still reflects the pressures of operating in hostile areas.

Book Your Accredited HEFAR Course Today

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