Ground Based Forces and CCD Principles Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles of ground-based forces and their impact on operational safety.
• Apply the principles of Command, Control, and Direction (CCD) to coordinate team activities in simulated scenarios.
• Analyze the interaction between ground-based forces and environmental factors to mitigate risks.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of CCD structures in maintaining situational awareness and operational control.
• Implement safety protocols based on force dynamics and CCD principles to prevent incidents.
• Design a basic response plan that integrates ground force management and CCD strategies.

Target Audience

This course is designed for safety officers, operational supervisors, and team leaders involved in ground-based operations, including those in emergency services, security, and industrial sectors. It is also suitable for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of command structures and force management in high-risk environments.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, prior experience in a safety-sensitive or operational role is beneficial.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply CCD principles in simulated security environments. Through role-plays, drills, and scenario exercises, learners develop hands-on skills in communication, de-escalation, crowd control, and tactical coordination, ensuring readiness for real-world operations.

Practical Activities

• Communication and Radio Drills — Learners practice using two-way radios, following protocols, and coordinating responses in simulated patrol and incident scenarios. (6h)
• De-escalation Role-Plays — Learners engage in role-play scenarios requiring verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and appropriate use of force decisions. (8h)
• Crowd Control Simulation — Learners participate in a simulated crowd event, practicing formations, communication, and safe crowd management. (8h)
• Tactical Team Drill and Scenarios — Learners execute tactical team movements, including room clearing and coordinated responses, followed by integrated scenario simulations. (8h)
• Final Integrated Assessment — Learners complete a comprehensive scenario that integrates all CCD principles, demonstrating competence in command, control, and de-escalation. (6h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.