HVM Training

NPSA-aligned, fully online Level 2 HVM Course

Our fully online Level 2 Protective Planning: An Introduction to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM)  training programme provides a good understanding of HVM concepts, principles, and practices. Grounded in National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) guidance, this accredited course is directly relevant to a wide range of operational environments, including events, venues, and the public realm. This course is ideal for:

• Organisations who want to understand hostile vehicle mitigation principles and best practice in preparation for the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act: 2025 (Martyn’s Law).
• Architects, local authorities, planners, and anyone involved in the design and specification of public realm environments and crowded spaces
• Anyone involved in public safety or public-facing environments, including:
  • security professionals
  • event and venue teams
  • safety officers
  • hospitality and retail managers
  • corporate security teams
  • facilities managers

This accredited, fully online Level 2 Protective Planning: An Introduction to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) course is designed to enable learners to gain an understanding of:

• Different types of hostile vehicle threats.
• Signs of hostile reconnaissance.
• HVM measures and vehicle security barriers.
• Roles and responsibilities in protective planning.
• Legal and planning considerations.

Using real-world case studies to help you apply your learning, our online Level 2 Protective Planning: An Introduction to Hostile Vehicle Mitigation (HVM) course enables you to learn at your own pace, requiring just 3-6 hours of on-demand, online study.

With multiple choice questions and interactive elements throughout, plus a final knowledge assessment, the course allows you to check your understanding as you learn and no previous qualifications or experience are necessary. You will need to achieve 80% to pass, with the opportunity to re-take if you don’t achieve that standard first time, and you will receive a certificate following successful completion.