What you'll learn

Create a pre-travel safety plan - including documents, emergency contacts, and health preparations.
Demonstrate at least 10 appropriate responses to common travel threats like pickpocketing, harassment or drink spiking
Understand practical strategies for personal security risks including situational awareness, digital security and safe travel or accommodation.
Effectively respond to travel emergencies

Requirements

No experience necessary.

Description

Adventure Safe is a comprehensive travel safety course designed for young people planning independent travel. This practical, 1.5 hour training equips you with essential knowledge and skills to navigate potential risks while exploring the world confidently and securely.The course covers the entire travel journey, from pre-trip planning and document organisation to on-the-ground safety strategies for various environments. Participants will learn to develop crucial self and situational awareness, respond effectively to common travel threats, maintain health and wellness abroad, and manage emergency situations.The course includes:Before You Go: Safe Trave Planning: Learn to create comprehensive travel plans with emergency protocols, organise essential documents, address health needs and insurance

Requirements

, navigate international financial and legal considerations, and pack strategically to prevent theft.Safe Travel Accommodation and Communication: Learn techniques to stay safe during all phases of travel, select secure accommodations with proper emergency exits, and implement digital security practices that protect your information and privacy while traveling.Mindset & Social Skills: Develop crucial self and situational awareness skills, learn effective techniques for defusing aggressive encounters, and understand how personal behaviour and cultural respect directly impact your safety.What to Watch Out For: Identify and avoid common travel scams and theft situations, recognise warning signs of potential dangers including sexual violence and harassment, navigate substance-related risks safely, and learn about weapons and explosive risks.Travel Health & Safety: Learn to handle road accidents, protect yourself from environmental hazards like fires and extreme weather, prevent region-specific illnesses, and recognise when to seek immediate medical attention versus self-treatment.Deal with Emergencies: Prepare psychologically for crisis situations, develop effective panic management techniques, and navigate the post-emergency process including documentation, getting help, and replacing stolen identification.With its focus on both preventative measures and response techniques, Adventure Safe provides young people with the tools to enjoy enriching travel experiences while minimising risks wherever their adventures take them.

Who this course is for

Young people planning gap year or independent travel
Parents, teachers or youth leaders supporting young people independently travelling
Homepage:

https://www.udemy.com/course/adventure-safe/