Resilience in Action

2-Day CPD-Certified Course | Blast, Ballistic & Forced Entry Demonstrations

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All-Inclusive Package:
Overnight accommodation
Breakfast, lunch, and an evening meal
Refreshments provided throughout the day

£990+VAT

Location:
Sudbury, Suffolk

What to Expect:
Live Demonstrations: Witness three separate live tests showcasing the power and protection of blast, ballistic, and physical standards in real time.

Expert Insights: Learn from four CPD-certified presentations led by industry leaders in physical security.

Hands-On Knowledge: Build the expertise you need to confidently specify and evaluate physical security products.

Continue your professional development by joining us for an action-packed, 2-day course designed to deepen your understanding of the real-world impact of blast, ballistic, forced entry, and life safety threats and Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM).

What to Expect:
Live Demonstrations: Witness three separate live tests showcasing the power and protection of blast, ballistic, forced entry, and life safety standards in real time.

Expert Insights: Learn from four CPD-certified presentations led by industry leaders in physical security.

Hands-On Knowledge: Build the expertise you need to confidently specify and evaluate physical security products.

All-Inclusive Package:
Overnight accommodation
Breakfast, lunch, and an evening meal
Refreshments provided throughout the day

Location:
Sudbury, Suffolk

£990+VAT

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Register Your Interest

This course is intended for architects, security consultants, specifiers, security graduates, and other professionals working in protective design. Participation is strictly limited to individuals with relevant professional or academic backgrounds. Please note that the course is not suitable for OEMs, manufacturers, and their representatives, and they will not be considered for admission. Submission of this registration form does not guarantee acceptance.

Spaces strictly limited. Attendance by application and approval only.


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Course Agenda

Day 1

Classroom: Introduction to Security

  • Recent events and attack types
  • Introduction to the "Detect, Delay, and Respond" model
  • Security Zoning and OODA
  • HVM principles including VDA

Classroom: Physical Security Principles

  • Layered security approaches:
    • From perimeter defences (guardhouses, fences, and CCTV) to internal measures like control rooms and asset protection
    • Forced entry versus surreptitious attacks
  • Overview of key international forced entry standards:
    • LPS 1175, FEBBR, EN 1627, and others

Field: Forced Entry Attack Demonstration

  • Hands-on comparison of certified and non-certified forced entry resistant products
    • Low-level opportunistic attacks to extreme forced entry using power tools and surreptitious attacks
  • Product focus areas:
    • Doorsets, glazing, and walling systems

Classroom: Fundamentals of Blast Resistance

  • Introduction to the basics of blast resistance:
    • Key considerations for protecting buildings from different types of explosions
  • Material performance
    • Understanding the effects of blasts on different materials such as windows, walls, and doors

Field: Blast Demonstration

  • Witness the impact of explosive forces in a live demonstration

Day 1 Summary 

  • Recap of key insights and takeaways

Open forum in the evening for further discussion and questions

Day 2

Classroom: Integrating Life Safety and Security 

  • Overview of critical life safety standards, including EN1125, EN179, and UL305:
    • Scope and practical application of these standards
    • Solutions that address requirements beyond standard guidelines
    • How to identify product compliance and certification

Classroom: Fundamentals of Electronic Security 

  • Overview of systems
  • Security zoning
  • Situational awareness and control rooms

Classroom: Ballistic Protection Overview 

  • Introduction to key international standards for ballistic protection
  • Threat identification and classification:
    • Weapon types, ammunition performance, and specifications
    • Comparing crossbow threats to ballistic threats
  • Examination of the potential impact of Martyn’s Law (MTAS) and its relevance to security planning

Field: Ballistic Demonstration 

  • Hands-on experience with weapon handling and firing
  • Gain a deeper understanding of the threat landscape and potential damage scenarios

Day 2 Summary and Course Review 

  • Recap key lessons learned across both days

Discuss additional support and address remaining questions