Emergency Response for Security Teams

Why Attend

This course provides security managers and security teams with an insight into the fundamentals of effective management of incidents and emergencies. It addresses a wide variety of topics such as emergency response planning, incident investigation and risk assessment strategies to enable all participants to adopt and practice emergency management principles. The course provides practical and up-to-date skills and techniques that can be implemented within each participant’s organization and security team.

Course Methodology

This course is highly interactive and includes group discussions, case studies, and syndicate work. It also includes practical exercises that enable all participants to apply the advanced knowledge they gained and demonstrate their skills in emergency response.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

Identify the role and duties of security personal within an emergency response situation
Manage incidents and effectively collaborate with emergency services for large-scale crisis situations
Conduct effective investigations that will lead to the implementation of risk mitigation strategies
Demonstrate leadership capabilities and practice command and control techniques
Communicate effectively under pressure to ensure a clear exchange of information

Target Audience

This course is designed for personnel involved in the strategy development, implementation and/or management of security operations. Security managers, security specialists, risk management professionals, business continuity professionals, and emergency response teams will highly benefit from this course.

Target Competencies

Incident management
Emergency response planning
Incident investigation

Risk assessment
Security management

Location:

South Africa

Training Dates:

Each course starts every Monday of each week. Please book your training on a date that is a Monday.

Course Duration:

Unit Standard:

NQF Level:

Number of Credits:

Course Fees

Note: Please fill in the online application form on the left or bottom if this page to receive a quotation with detailed pricing from AATICD.

How to Apply:

To Apply Simply Fill in the Online Enquiries / Applications form on the Right Sidebar or Bottom of this website https://www.aaticd.co.za

NB: Terms and Conditions for Payment and Refunds

1.1. Full payment for the training workshop must be made at least 5 days before the scheduled workshop date.

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2. Cancellation and Refund Policy

2.1. Cancellations made 30 days or more before the workshop date will be eligible for a full refund, minus any administrative fees.

2.2. Cancellations made 15 to 29 days before the workshop date will be eligible for a 50% refund of the total payment.

2.3. Cancellations made less than 14 days before the workshop date will not be eligible for a refund.

2.4. Participants who fail to attend the workshop without prior notice will not be eligible for a refund.

3. Rescheduling

3.1. If a participant wishes to reschedule, a request must be submitted at least 14 days in advance, subject to availability.

3.2. A rescheduling fee may apply.

4. Workshop Cancellation by the Organizer

4.1. AATICD reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the workshop due to unforeseen circumstances, including but not limited to low enrolment, trainer unavailability, or force majeure events.

4.2. In the event of cancellation by AATICD, participants will be offered a full refund or the option to attend a rescheduled session.

4.3. AATICD is not responsible for any additional costs incurred by participants, such as travel or accommodation expenses.

5. Refund Processing

5.1. Approved refunds will be processed within 7 business days from the date of cancellation approval.

5.2. Refunds will be issued using the original payment method unless otherwise agreed.

6. Contact Information

For any questions regarding payments and refunds, please contact us at:

Email: apply@aaticd.co.za

Phone: +27 73 016 5042

By registering for the workshop, participants agree to abide by these terms and conditions.

In-House Trainings are also available for 3 or more delegates for any duration. Please consult with our Administration for such In-House training bookings.

Course Outline

Understanding the threat for security personnel in emergency response
- What is the threat and why the need for security
- Internal risk factors
- External risk factors
- What constitutes an emergency
- Duties of security personnel
- Role of security personnel in emergency response
- When to hand over to external agencies
- Providing an effective situation report
Situational awareness
- Understanding what is situational awareness
- Emergency response planning
- Preparation of crisis management plans
- Early warning signs
- Recognizing the situation and initiating a response
- Reacting to incidents
- Maintaining emotional self-control in stressful situations
- Maintaining control of others in stressful situations
Command and control of incidents
- 5 Cs of Incident Management
- Setting up an Incident Control Point
- Equipment requirements
- Crowd control and interacting with the public
- Managing access to the Incident Control Point
- Effective communications
- Effective use of radio communications
- Sending incident reports

Collaboration and partnership with external agencies
- Managing an Incident Control Centre
- Coordination with Emergency Services
- Types of emergencies
- Fire emergency situations
- Medical emergency situations
- Terrorism emergency situations
- Natural hazards (e.g. earthquake, flooding, etc.)
- Specialist bodies (search and rescue, bomb disposal, etc.)
Incident Investigation
- When to launch an investigation
- Collection of information
- Quantitative and qualitative information
- Interview skills
- Investigation procedures
- Analysis of data
- Conclusion, recommendations, and report writing
- Risk assessment strategies