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TRAINING COURSES

Training Courses at Richmond Defence Systems

Richmond delivers specialist training courses designed to support explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), counter-IED and public safety professionals operating in complex and high-risk environments.

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Our courses combine operational experience with practical, hands-on instruction, ensuring personnel are prepared to work safely, effectively and in line with modern operational standards.

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Training is available both at our UK headquarters and at client locations worldwide.

Professional EOD and Counter-IED Training

Our training programmes are designed to support:

  • military and government organisations

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  • police and security agencies

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  • humanitarian and commercial demining operators

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  • specialist technical teams and instructors

Courses focus on developing safe working practices, correct use of RDS and other equipment, and a strong understanding of evolving explosive threats.

EOD training in Thailand.
A 50 calibre disruptor set up against historical UXO.
An EOD Operative being trained to set up the Vulkan disruptor.

Training Delivered in the United Kingdom

At our UK headquarters, we provide structured classroom and practical training using operational equipment and realistic scenarios.

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UK-based courses offer:

  • controlled training environments

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  • access to specialist tools and systems

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  • instructor-led practical exercises

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  • structured assessment and skills development

This setting is ideal for foundational training, equipment familiarisation and refresher programmes.

International and In-Country Training Delivery

Richmond also delivers training on site in countries around the world.

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In-country training allows organisations to:

  • train personnel within their own operational environment

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  • use local facilities, vehicles and infrastructure

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  • tailor scenarios to regional threat profiles

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  • minimise cohort travel time and costs

Courses can be adapted to national procedures, organisational doctrine and specific mission requirements.

An EOD Operative setting up a de-armer disruptor at close range.
A Vulkan dearmer disruptor being deployed at close range.
A graduating training cohort in Slovenia.

Typical Training Topics

Our training portfolio can be bespoke to your cohort's specific needs with topics, not limited to:

  • Counter-IED operations and procedures

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  • IED and explosive ordnance recognition

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  • Search and clearance techniques

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  • Remote handling and robotic systems​​

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  • Role-specific training for operators, supervisors or instructors

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  • Equipment-specific training linked to Richmond-supplied systems

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  • Tailored courses for new capability introduction

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  • Refresher or continuation training programmes - including 'Train The Trainer' courses for senior staff

Practical, Scenario-Based Learning

All training is built around realistic operational scenarios. Participants develop skills through structured exercises that reflect the challenges of real-world operations, including time pressure, environmental constraints and complex threat conditions.

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Our instructors place strong emphasis on:

  • decision-making under pressure

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  • correct equipment deployment

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  • communication and team coordination

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  • risk assessment and safety leadership

an EOD operator setting up a disruptor against an IED in a car
an EOD fuze extractor on an unexploded bomb
an EOD disruptor on a quayside
an EOD rocket wrench on an unexploded bomb

Enquire About Training Courses

To discuss your training requirements or to arrange delivery in the UK or overseas, please contact the Richmond team to explore available course options and bespoke programme design.

Explore the Knowledge Base

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Counter-IED Operations

Overview of Counter-IED concepts, lifecycle, and related technology.

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EOD Tools & Equipment

Disruptors, ROVs, PPE and other essential equipment used in EOD.

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Explosive Device Types

Information on IEDs, EO, UXO, and device components.

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​Lessons from Incidents

Key takeaways and observations from past events.

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EOD Context & History

Background on explosive ordnance disposal and its role over time.

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