ProQual Level 6 Diploma in Hostile Environment Operations

COURSE INFORMATION

The Level 6 Diploma in Hostile Environment Operations is aimed at personnel deploying within a complex/hostile environment. The qualification demonstrates that an individual has achieved knowledge, understanding and skills which contribute to their safety and survival when operating in a complex/hostile environment.

The awarding organisation for the qualification is ProQual Awarding Body and the regulatory body is the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual).

This qualification has been accredited onto the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Centres should carry out an initial assessment of candidate skills and knowledge to identify any gaps and help plan the assessment. This qualification is approved for candidates aged 19+

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

Candidates must complete the Mandatory unit.

ASSESSMENT

Candidates must demonstrate the level of knowledge described in the unit. Assessment is the process of measuring a candidate’s knowledge and understanding against the standards set in the qualification.
Each candidate is required to produce evidence which demonstrates their achievement of all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit.
Learning outcomes set out what a candidate is expected to know, understand or be able to do.
Assessment criteria specify the standard a candidate must meet to show the learning outcome has been achieved.
Evidence can include:

assignments/projects/reports
worksheets
portfolio of evidence
Recognition of Prior Learning
candidate test papers

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

instructor

Training equipment

Exams

Awards

Classroom

Range (where applicable)

Ammo (where applicable)

Kitchen with microwave and Fridge

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED:

Accommodation (where applicable)

Food and beverages

Flights (where applicable)

Airport Transfers (where applicable)

Safety Glasses (where applicable)

Ear Defenders (where applicable)

Course Length

14 DAYS

Award

ProQual Level 6 Diploma in Hostile Environment Operations

Course Cost

£6790

Location

USA, UK, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Course Dates

Any time of the month

Prerequisites

ProQual Level 4 Award in Close Protection in a Hostile Environment – Firearms and Tactics
UCP Level 3 Certificate in Hostile Environment Awareness
Or Equivalent with Instructor’s Approval

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE

UNIT R/616/9243
HOSTILE ENVIRONMENT OPERATIONS

Learning outcomes are listed below, full details about the Assessment Criteria are provided
to approved ProQual centres

Effectively plan and prepare for operating in a complex/hostile environment
Competently operate within a crisis management team.
Demonstrate personal security strategies.
Demonstrate an understanding of foreign liaisons
Understand the dynamics of radio procedures.
Be competent in incident management.
Have a generic understanding of weapons and mines.
Understand the generic make-up and deployment of mines.
Mitigate the escalation of civil unrest and demonstrations
Understand Improvised explosive device generics and their methodology
Conduct vehicle search.
Provide crisis management within an active shooter scenario.
Follow methodology for conduct under capture/hostage taking
Be competent in escape and evasion techniques.
Show techniques to sustain life
Be able to plan safe routes of passage.
Conduct vehicle ambush drills.
Conduct vehicle mine strike drills.
Demonstrate vehicle breakdown techniques in remote locations.
Understand ballistics and their capabilities.
Show an understanding of firearm characteristics and manipulation.
Identify the reasons for the covert carry of a firearm.
Gain close quarter combat skills (CQC – Self Defence).
Be able to conduct surveillance within a complex/hostile environment.
Be able to conduct Building/Venue reconnaissance.