Humanitarian IED Search (HIED-S) Course Factsheet€¦ · Humanitarian IED Search (HIED-S) Course Factsheet Who is this course for? This course is for those who are already IMAS EOD

Humanitarian IED Search (HIED-S)

Course Factsheet

Who is this course for?This course is for those who are already IMAS EOD Level 3 qualified and

would, due to enhancing their skill set, like to have a more in-depth knowledge

on the way IEDs and Booby Traps are constructed, initiated, and where they

are likely to be located. The course will enable successful students with the

skills to conduct Advance Search threat assessments, extensive planning

and execution of recognised Search procedures. These skills will all

contribute to the safe locating and marking of legacy IEDs and hides using

intelligence assessments, systematic procedures and appropriate detection

techniques. Consequently, aiding follow up agencies with the disposal or

recovery of finds and allowing the environment to be returned to normal.

The HIED-S course has been designed in a way to assess students’ ability

to perform as Advance Search Advisors, Team Leaders and Team Searchers

in a permissive environment. Furthermore, this HIED-S course contributes

the first step towards the Humanitarian IED Disposal (HIEDD) qualification,

delivered at MAT Kosovo, allowing attendees to work towards HIEDD in a

manageable, non-time consuming way.

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Is this course recognized Globally?

Our courses are delivered to the exacting International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). To

ensure quality of training and IMAS compliance our courses are externally validated by the

UK-based “Open College Network” (OCN) - Credit4Learning NGO. This gives our training

and your certification the credibility and recognition it deserves.



Where is MAT Kosovo located?

MAT Kosovo is situated in Peja in the west of Kosovo at the base of the Rugova Valley surrounded by picturesque

mountainous views. Peja is the third largest city of Kosovo with a populace of some 100,000. Only a few minutes’ walk

sees you in the city Centre, with modern shops, super markets, chemists and many restaurants; it is the perfect place to

spend your down time and relax. The locals are friendly and hospitable with Peja boasting a rich cultural and historical

heritage, in addition to the breathtaking surroundings.

Humanitarian IED Search Course OutcomesOn successful completion of the course, you will have acquired the requisite knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to

effectively perform Search tasks in both urban and rural environments.

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Included in Core Syllabus:

1. Principles of Search: Providing an understanding of the background and development of Search, which has been

previously utilised in Offensive or Defensive capacities in various global theatres of conflict.

2. IED Threat Assessment: Able to carry out a comprehensive assessment of the threat, based on local non-state

armed group capabilities, intentions and their use of the operating environment.

3. Defensive Search Techniques: Planning and executing detailed and systematic searches of Persons, Vehicles,

Areas and Buildings to protect potential targets.

4. What is Humanitarian IED Search: The concept of operations of HIED-S and the techniques employed to predict

and remove legacy and abandoned IED’s, booby traps and ERW in a Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) permissive

environment.

5. IED and Booby Trap Types and Components: To identify the components used in the construction of IEDs and

Booby Traps, while carrying out HIED-S operations.

6. IED Attack Categories: The types and methodology of attack (MOA) available to non-state armed groups such as a

physical attack, shoot, suicide, hoax and IEDs; incorporating the UNMAS Tactical design HIED-S LEXICON.

7. Incident Response Plans/Conduct of operations: The actions to be carried out in the event of discovering an item

of ERW, IEDs, booby traps, a find of Bomb Making Equipment (BME), within humanitarian mine action clearance

operations.



8. Detailed clearance and search planning, task management, QA/QC and IMAS documentation; through to the land

release process (LRP).

9. Ground Sign Awareness: Identification of changes within a given environment indicating the possible presence of

IEDs and booby traps. Absence of the normal and presence of the abnormal.

10. Vulnerable Points (VP)/Contact Point (CP)/Firing Point (FP): The definition of a VP, CP and FP and introducing

CAGE (Channelled, Aiming Markers, Ground, and Environment) when assessing the environment for the possible

location of explosive threats.

11. Search Equipment: The inspection, fault finding, set up and use of Search equipment, including detection equipment,

weight dropper, improvised gyns, rakes and hook and line.

12. The Search and clearance of routes, unoccupied buildings and areas: Planning, execution and conduct of Search

operations incorporating isolation, systematic search procedures, disruptive techniques, and marking for HIED-D

follow up action.

13. Use of Canine, Mechanical and UAV capabilities: Implementation and use of additional assets to support HIED-S

assets. Exercises will incorporate the use of Canine and UAVs on confirmation exercises.

14. Confirmation and Assessment Exercises: Comprehensive, theory and practical assessment exercises in realistic

and challenging environments to simulate HIED-S Operations.

Included in Core Syllabus (Cont.):



Courses offered at MAT Kosovo include:

• Field Operator IMAS EOD Levels 1 and 2 Course. No pre-requisites for attendance.

• IMAS EOD Level 3 Course. Must hold an IMAS EOD Level 2 certificate to attend.

• IMAS EOD Level 3+ Course. Must have been employed at IMAS EOD Level 3 prior to application and each

application is individually assessed prior to acceptance on the course.

• IMAS EOD Level 3+ Maritime Course. Must hold an IMAS EOD Level 3 certificate to attend.

• Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) Risk Management course. Includes Introductory, Intermediate and Advanced

- no pre-requisites for attendance.

• Humanitarian IED Search (HIED-S) Course. Must be IMAS EOD Level 3 qualified.

• Humanitarian IED Defeat (HIED-D) Course. II. Must be IMAS EOD Level 3 and HIED-Search qualified or IMAS

EOD Level 3+ qualified.

• Ammunition & PSSM Management Course (Introductory). Must be IMAS EOD Level 2.

• IMAS Conversion Course (IMAS-CC) – Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA). Must have been employed within Mine

Action and EOD and be able to demonstrate prior experience sufficient to be admitted on the course. (2) Must be

former Military EOD and be able to demonstrate and produce prior certification.

• Mine Risk Education/Community Liaison/Train The Trainer Course. No pre-requisites for attendance.

• HMA Team Medics Course. No pre-requisites for attendance.

• Unmanned Aerial Systems/Vehicle (UAS/V) Course (CAA Licensed). No pre-requisites for attendance.

• Bespoke courses for clients with specific training needs.

For further information on our school and courses, visit our website at

www.pcm-erw.com

For enquiries about any of the courses we offer please email us at

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To be eligible for a course certificate you must pass both theory and practical Assessment in:

• Threat Assessment.

• Planning and application of Search Procedures.

• Use of appropriate Search Techniques such as: Ground Sign Awareness.

• Search Equipment and assets to locate IEDs and Hides.

• Identification of IED components.

• Marking found IED and hide locations and communicating effectively to follow up agencies such as HIED-D assets.



Reputable establishment, well known

throughout the industry and used by the

professionals.

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Experienced instructors both in the field and

as mentors.

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Current knowledge and trends based

training with team members currently

instructing in conflict areas.

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Theoretical and practical learning with live

demolitions on a variety of live munitions.

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First class facilities and training aids.

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A chance to see new and emerging

technologies in HMA.

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Our training course fees are fully inclusive,

including all airport transfers, food and

accommodation.

Humanitarian IED Search (HIED-S)

Course Factsheet

The IMAS Training Specialists

To learn more about our Humanitarian IED Search (HIED-S) Course, or

to book your place on the course, go to our website.

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