SAFE Refresher

Course Description

SKU: CR008O and CR008C

The SAFE refresher course is designed those already holding a current SAFE certificate and wish to renew their certification. SAFE was initially designed to provide FCO employees and their families with the skills they need to stay safe overseas, and is ideal for anyone planning to travel abroad. The course is a Level 3 training programme and is accredited by Highfield, an Ofqual regulated training provider.

This course will teach you vital safety skills including self-defence and response to potential threats such as terrorism and crime. On completion, you will receive a qualification which is valid for 3 years.

Read the full prospectus here.

Who’s it for?

This course is appropriate for those who are travelling to more hazardous locations, roughly equivalent to Amber rating from the FCO.

Those looking to travel to the most hazardous locations (roughly equivalent to Red rating from the FCO) may also consider our SAFE+ supplement to this course.

If you are not sure if this course is right for you and want to check, get in touch.

What’s involved?

This course requires two days (12 hours) of classroom attendance generally running from 9am to 5pm each day.

Learners are required to complete practical assessments.

For added reassurance, each learner is assessed throughout the course using a range of practical demonstrations, question and answer sessions, quizzes and engaging activities designed to coach and support you.

To ensure you get the most effective learning experience, learners must be physically able to participate as you will be required to participate in practical scenario based training sessions.

Pre-requisite:

• Learners must be at least 18 years old on the first day of the training
• A current (in date) SAFE certificate must be produced before or on day one of this course*
• Candidates need a basic command of English (defined as Level 2).

*If your qualification has lapsed by no more than three months you can re-qualify by attending a refresher course providing there is good reason or special considerations regarding the lapsed time. This information must be provided and authorised 14 days prior to attendance.

What’s included?

This course includes:

• Certification fees
• Course material

What will I learn?

This course includes modules on the following topics:

• Fragile environment awareness
• Planning, travel & risk assessment
• Situational awareness: skills and behaviour
• Medical training and trauma care
• Terrorism awareness
• Personal protection and armoured vehicles
• Safety and security training
• Operating in a fragile environment

Suggested Progression

If you are travelling to an area which is particularly hazardous (roughly equivalent to FCO Red rating), you may wish to take our SAFE+ add-on.