Palladium HEAT Course Joining

Instructions
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18 December 2017

Dear Course Participant,

I am pleased to confirm your place on the Palladium Hostile Environment Training Course (HEAT) on the
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9 -11 January 2018 at The Mt Cotton Training Centre, Brisbane. Telephone no +61 7 3822 0033.

We have a challenging experience planned for you over the three days and ask that delegates participate
fully for the group to gain maximum benefit from shared experiences. We will present a mix of scenarios to
allow you to learn tips and techniques you can use whilst travelling to keep safe and secure.

This pack contains that following;

• Course outline
• Useful contact details
• Accommodation and travel details –
• Delegate fitness questionnaire and Declaration of Acceptance to undertake Physical Skills Training;
(to be filled in and send back ahead of the course to training@spear-fish.com)

The main objective of this course is to ensure that you are properly prepared to deal with a wide range of
situations that you might face when working in a challenging location. I hope that you will find the HEAT
course challenging, enjoyable and above all valuable to your role

Your Sincerely,

Managing Director
Spearfish Security Ltd.

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1. Course Outline

The course timetable is:

o DAY 1: 0850hrs to 1730hrs

o DAY 2: 0850hrs to 1730hrs
o DAY 3: 0850hrs to 1730hrs

The course location, address Mt Cotton Training Centre, 1753-1799 Mt Cotton Road Cornubia 4130.
Please report to reception on arrival where the trainers will meet you. The training will be both classroom
theory and outdoor practical instruction, which may include first aid training. Delegates must attend all of
the sessions in order to pass the course. Please allow plenty of time to arrive before the scheduled start
time, as there is a lot to fit in on each day. Only your instructors will know the exact schedule, but rest
assured, there won’t be many gaps in the timetable.

Delegates should be physically able and willing to participate in all aspects of the course. You should be
aware there may be the sound of rifle fire and controlled explosions as well as the use of some graphic
imagery during the theory lessons.

Our aim is to make course as realistic as possible reflecting on the conditions you could be faced with
whilst abroad. Therefore if you have any concerns with any aspect of the course please approach one of
the trainers or speak to your own security contact.

We recommend that you arrive in loose fitting clothes and trainers with a change of clothes in case you get
wet. During cold periods, it is recommended to bring some extra layers to keep warm when outside. A light
lunch is provided on all three days of the course.

Useful Contacts

Your trainers on the course will be:

• Tony Ward, + 61 450624931 (Aus cell)

Exercise scenarios

At various stages during the course, we will present you with fictitious scenarios designed to simulate the
types of country you may be operating in. We will present a fictitious country brief, risks associated to that
country, and different tasks to be conducted within that risk environment. You will receive further briefing
material when you arrive on the course that you will have to read and digest through the course.

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2. Getting to the course

The Mt Cotton Training Venue is situated about 35 minutes outside the city centre.

Map 1.

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Map 2.

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3. Delegate fitness questionnaire
To be filled in and sent back to training@spear-fish.com:

DATA PROTECTION DECLARATION

Spearfish needs to have certain personal medical and fitness information about students to ensure that we act consistent with the duty of care
owed. This information will enable the Spearfish course tutors to take into account the physical limitations (if any) of the course delegates when
carrying out the training. All information will be held in confidence and in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC and the Data Protection Act 1998.
Agreement to the providing of the required personal data is a condition of acceptance onto this course. Please note that sensitive Personal Data
(as defined under the Act) will not be disclosed without your specific consent. Information will not be released to third parties for marketing
purposes.

Name Age
Date

INJURIES / MEDICATION
Have you ever been diagnosed as having, currently experiencing, or on medication for the following:
q Back Injury Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Any Head / Neck Injury Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Knee / Leg / Foot Injury Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Arm / Wrist / Hand Injury Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Hernia Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Hip Trouble Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Heart Condition Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Angina Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q High Blood Pressure Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Asthma Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Bronchitis Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Arthritis Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….
q Sickle-cell disease / anaemia Currently / Date Diagnosed…………………………………….

DO YOU CURRENTLY HAVE:

q A cold / flu
q Sore throat
q Any aches and pains in your limbs
q Are you currently under any medication: Yes / No If yes please indicate what medication and for what ailment below.

q Are you pregnant? Yes / No.

q Do you wear contact-lenses: Yes / No.
q If there is anything that you feel we should be made aware of that may compromise your health, safety and welfare on this training
course please highlight this below:

DECLARATION:
I declare that I have answered all of the above questions accurately, I am fit and able to undertake the training and that it is my responsibility to make the
instructors aware of any medical condition / ailment / and medication that is current.

Name:…………………………… Signed:……………………………… Date:………………

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3. Declaration of Acceptance to undertake Physical Skills
Training

Please tick all boxes as having read and accepted each paragraph - to be filled in
and sent back to training@spear-fish.com

q I accept to undertake the forthcoming course and I have made the instructors aware of any personal limitations I may have with regard to
undertaking a physical course and I have completed the medical questionnaire highlighting any physical injuries or issues with regard to my health
that the instructors should be aware of;

q I understand and accept that, while the Spearfish course tutors will operate the course in accordance with best practice and health and safety
requirements to reduce any possible risks to health and safety, no physical course can offer a complete guarantee of safety and that there is a risk
involved with regard to injury on undertaking such training;

q I will at all times conduct my self with due regard to my health and safety and the health and safety of others on the course and I will obey all
lawful instructions given to me and comply as far as is practicable with the safety briefs provided for my safety;

q If I am injured during the course I will immediately bring this to the attention of one or both of the course tutors;

q I will at all times take whatever action is necessary to reduce or eliminate the risk of injury to myself and others by undertaking the training in
accordance with the safety instructions and briefings provided for the safety of myself and others;

q I will abide by all lawful instructions by the instructors or any other delegate nominated by the training staff;

q I will not attempt to teach any technique shown to me during the course without the express permission of the course tutors;

q I will not teach or demonstrate any technique from any other training source without first gaining permission from the course tutors;

q I accept that if I act in any intentionally negligent way that compromises my safety or the safety of others or which causes harm to myself or others
I may be removed from the training immediately at the discretion of the course tutors;

q I will bring to the tutors attention anything that I feel is a risk to any person (including the course tutors) which comes to my attention during the
duration of the course. This also involves any actions by others who I honestly feel may seriously compromise the health and safety of others. I
expect any such forthcoming information to be treated with due regard to privacy and in a confidential and professional manner.

Print Name………..………… Signature:……………… Date:………………

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