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US Certificate in Security Management (credit-rated) Washington DC
Security training by the humanitarian sector, for the humanitarian sector.
This popular certified course ran twice last year the
This five-day intensive course will enable participants to identify the key requirements for managing security in complex emergencies and conflict zones by practicing essential techniques in risk management, security assessment and crisis response. The course draws on extensive field case studies, the current humanitarian environment and the security management practices used by humanitarian bodies internationally.
The Certificate is competency based and focused on skills that you can demonstrate. Credits can be transferred to the Masters in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) from Oxford Brookes University or other similar postgraduate qualifications.
Numeric Code: TBC
Date:
26 - 30 Jul 2010
Length: 5 days
Location: USA
Residential/Non-Residential: Non-Residential
Suitable for:
This course is suitable for anyone working in emergencies in complex environments. Especially staff who are or will be security focal points or managing security within their organisation. It also targets those who have project/programme management roles in the field or HQ. We can only accept applications from US citizens, those who are from countries eligible for the US Visa Waiver Programme or those who already have a valid visa for entry into the US.
Course covers:
Topics covered will include:
- Environmental scanning (local contexts and your programmes)
- Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment
- Application of risk standards and models
- Incident response, analysis, reporting and information management
- Security strategies, policy and planning
- Skills and resources required to implement a security plan
- Crisis management
- Operational continuity
- Team management through security programming
- Psycho-social support
The content of the course is aligned to the National Occupational Standards (UK) in Security Management as well as the InterAction Minimum Operating Security Standards and builds on the ECHO Security Training Modules.
The course is credit-rated by Oxford Brookes University. Successful completion gives masters level credits which can be transferred to the Masters in Development and Emergency Practice (DEP) at Oxford Brookes or other similar postgraduate qualifications. The course has a value of 10 level M credits within Oxford Brookes University Credit Accumulation and Transfer Scheme.
To receive the Certificate, course participants will need to:
- Complete pre-course reading
- Participate in the 5 day Certificate in Security Management course
- Perform to an assessed standard in both a group presentation and a simulation exercise dring the course
- Complete and pass a post course piece of written work
Course outcomes:
Participants will be able to:
- demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of key security management skills (including; risk management, situational analysis, assessment, plan implementation, monitoring and evaluation, continuity and crisis planning and leadership) and their use in relation to setting and achieving programme goals when managing humanitarian emergencies.
- demonstrate that they can work effectively in reviewing and enhancing security management practice and procedures to support programmes and staff in the field.
- reflect and evaluate on personal performance and the performance of others in relation to security in emergencies and improving practice.
- communicate effectively to different audiences in the field humanitarian of practice using appropriate media.
Cost:
Please see below for details of the course fees. The fee includes all training materials, morning and afternoon breaks and lunch. Participants are responsible for arranging their own accommodation and travel to and from the venue.
| Band | Standard Rate |
| A | $800 |
| B | $1,000 |
| C | $1,120 |
| D | $1,800 |
Training Application Form
Complete the attached application form and send to the training team.
For further course information, and any questions please contact the training team:
email: training@redr.org.uk
phone: +44 (0)20 7840 6000
The course will run in Washington DC, exact location TBC.
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