Training Programme

Introduction

Frontier Risk Solutions (FRS) provides specialized training to empower organizations, including governments, international agencies, NGOs, universities, and research institutions, operating in high-risk environments such as Somalia. Our training programs are meticulously designed to equip personnel with the essential skills and knowledge needed to operate effectively and safely in challenging conditions.
FRS’s training programmes are tailored to the needs of organizations working in high-risk and dynamic environments, ensuring personnel are equipped with essential skills to operate safely and effectively. For more details or to schedule a training session, contact us at info@frs.so

1. Operations Room Management

Objective: To train participants on effectively managing an operations room, ensuring seamless communication and coordination in dynamic environments.
Key Topics

  • Setting up and maintaining an operations room.
  • Communication protocols and information management.
  • Incident tracking and reporting systems.
  • Real-time decision-making and crisis response coordination.
  • Role of technology in operations management.
    Duration: 3 Days: Target Audience: Security personnel, operations managers, and team leads.

    • 2. Logistics Management

    Objective: To develop skills for planning, implementing, and overseeing logistics in field operations.
    Key Topics

  • Principles of logistics in high-risk environments.
  • Supply chain management and resource allocation.
  • Warehousing and inventory control.
  • Transportation and fleet management.
  • Contingency planning for logistical challenges.
    Duration: 3 Days: Target Audience: Logistics officers, operations managers, and project coordinators.

    • 3. Briefing Skills

    Objective: To enhance the ability to deliver clear, concise, and impactful briefings.
    Key Topics

  • Structure and components of effective briefings.
  • Audience analysis and tailored communication.
  • Use of visual aids and briefing tools. Managing Q&A sessions.
  • Real-world practice sessions.
    Duration: 1 Days: Target Audience: Team leads, managers, and field officers.

    • 4. Joint Operations

    Objective: To facilitate effective collaboration among multi-agency teams during joint operations.
    Key Topics

  • Principles of joint operations.
  • Coordination b/w NGOs, government agencies & security forces.
  • Interoperability of communication systems.
  • Role definition and conflict resolution in joint settings.
  • Case studies of successful joint operations.
    Duration: 2 Days: Target Audience: Security personnel, project leaders, and inter-agency coordinators.

    • 5. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

    Objective: To ensure participants understand and implement safety standards to prevent workplace accidents.
    Key Topics

  • Understanding OHS standards and regulations.
  • Risk assessment and hazard identification.
  • Emergency preparedness and response.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage.
  • Developing an organizational safety culture.
    Duration: 2 Days: Target Audience: Field staff, managers, and health and safety officers.

    • 6. Physical Security

    Objective: To build competencies in protecting physical assets and personnel.
    Key Topics

  • Physical security planning and threat analysis.
  • Access control systems and surveillance technologies.
  • Securing critical infrastructure.
  • Perimeter security and intrusion detection.
  • Conducting physical security audits.
    Duration: 2 Days: Target Audience: Security personnel, facility managers, and risk managers.

    • 7. Risk Management

    Objective: To train participants in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in complex environments.
    Key Topics

  • Fundamentals of risk management.
  • Tools and techniques for risk assessment.
  • Risk mitigation strategies.
  • Crisis risk analysis and scenario planning.
  • Case studies in risk management.
    Duration: 3 Days: Target Audience: Managers, security advisors, and decision-makers.

    • 8. Operational Research Management

    Objective: To use data and research to improve decision-making in operations.
    Key Topics

  • Introduction to operational research techniques.
  • Data collection and analysis methods.
  • Modeling and simulation for operational planning.
  • Monitoring and evaluating operational performance.
  • Tools and software for operational research.
    Duration: 3 Days: Target Audience: Research teams, analysts, and project managers.

    • 9. Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT)

    Objective: To prepare participants for operating safely in high-risk environments.
    Key Topics

  • Situational awareness and threat recognition.
  • Survival skills in hostile settings.
  • Basic first aid and medical evacuation procedures.
  • Navigating checkpoints and avoiding ambushes.
  • Stress management in hostile conditions.
    Duration: 5 Days: Target Audience: Field staff, journalists, and NGO personnel.

    • 10. Crisis Management

    Objective: To enable participants to respond effectively to crises and emergencies.
    Key Topics

  • Formulating and executing crisis management plans.
  • Understanding the crisis lifecycle.
  • Crisis communication and media handling.
  • Decision-making under pressure.
  • Post-crisis evaluation and recovery.
    Duration: 3 Days: Target Audience: Leadership teams, crisis coordinators, and security personnel.

    • 11. Field Security Management

    Objective: To ensure the security of personnel and assets during field operations.
    Key Topics

  • Field security planning and protocols.
  • Incident reporting and response.
  • Evacuation planning and execution.
  • Integration of technology in field security.
  • Best practices in team coordination.
    Duration: 3 Days: Target Audience: Field security officers, project managers, and NGO staff.

    • 12. Field Travel & Movements

    Objective: To provide guidance on safe and efficient travel in high-risk regions.
    Key Topics

  • Travel planning and risk assessment.
  • Convoy coordination and navigation.
  • Personal security during travel.
  • Emergency procedures during travel.
  • Coordination with local authorities.
    Duration: 2 Days: Target Audience: Field staff, logistics personnel, and drivers.

    • 13. Cybersecurity

    Objective: To protect organizational digital assets and data from cyber threats.
    Key Topics

  • Fundamentals of cybersecurity.
  • Identifying and mitigating cyber threats.
  • Data protection and encryption techniques.
  • Developing a cybersecurity policy.
  • Incident response and recovery planning.
    Duration: 2 Days: Target Audience: IT personnel, managers, and administrative staff.

    • 14. First Aid Training

    Objective: To equip participants with essential first aid skills to respond to medical emergencies.
    Key Topics

  • Basic life support techniques.
  • Managing bleeding, fractures, and burns.
  • CPR and defibrillator usage.
  • Handling medical emergencies in remote locations.
  • Preparing and maintaining first aid kits.
    Duration: 2 Days: Target Audience: All personnel, especially field staff and team leaders.

    • 15. Fire Safety Training

    Objective: To educate participants on fire prevention and emergency response.
    Key Topics

  • Identifying threats and maintaining situational awareness.
  • Basic self-defense techniques.
  • Handling suspicious activities or individuals.
  • Emergency evacuation protocols.
  • Personal security planning.
    Duration: 1 Days: Target Audience: All personnel, especially facility managers and safety officers.

    • 16. Personal Safety and Security Awareness Training (PSSAT)

    Objective: To enhance individual awareness and personal safety in challenging environments.
    Key Topics

  • Understanding fire risks and prevention measures.
  • Conducting fire drills and emergency preparedness.
  • Safe use of fire extinguishers.
  • Evacuation planning and execution.
  • Fire safety equipment maintenance.

    • 17. Critical Incident Management Training

    Objective: To prepare participants for managing critical incidents effectively.
    Key Topics

  • Crisis response planning.
  • Incident command system (ICS) overview.
  • Communication and coordination during incidents.
  • Lessons learned from critical incident case studies.
  • Stress management and debriefing.

    • 18. Guard Force Management Course

    Objective: To develop skills in managing and deploying security personnel effectively.
    Key Topics

  • Principles of guard force management (including Use of Force)
  • Leadership and team management skills.
  • Scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Training and performance monitoring.
  • Ethical considerations in guard operations.