Drill Planning Course
Why this course?
The Drill Planning
course
This course will provide you with the tools and knowledge necessary to design, conduct, and evaluate effective drills that improve emergency preparedness in your organization. You will learn to identify risks and vulnerabilities, define clear objectives for your drills, and create realistic scenarios that test your response plans. This program will allow you to strengthen team coordination, improve internal communication, and ensure that all members of your organization are prepared to act safely and efficiently in critical situations.
Drill Planning
Differentiating Advantages
- Practical Methodology: You will learn through case studies, practical exercises, and interactive simulations.
- Customized Design: We will adapt the course content to the specific needs of your organization and sector.
- Certified Experts: You will be guided by instructors with extensive experience in emergency management and drill planning.
- Evaluation Tools: You will gain access to templates and checklists to evaluate the effectiveness of your drills.
- Certification: Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate that accredits your training in drill planning.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-07-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Industrial safety and hygiene managers who need to design and execute effective drills, complying with regulations and protecting employees.
- Emergency coordinators who seek to optimize incident response, improving coordination and communication during critical situations.
- Emergency brigade members who require practical training in evacuation, first aid, fire control, and rescue.
- Managers and supervisors interested in strengthening the culture of prevention, ensuring the organization’s preparedness for potential contingencies.
- Occupational safety and health consultants and occupational risk prevention technicians who seek to update their knowledge with methodologies Innovative and practical case studies.
Flexibility and applicability
Adapted to different industries and environments: practical examples and downloadable resources to implement simulations tailored to the specific needs of each organization.
Objectives and competencies

Design realistic and relevant simulations:
Prioritize safety, considering human factors, fatigue, and effective communication in high-pressure situations.

Evaluate and improve emergency response:
Prioritize the safety of human life and the protection of the environment by applying emergency procedures and communicating effectively with response teams on land and other vessels.

Promote coordination and effective communication:
Establish clear and concise communication channels with the entire team, using standardized terminology and defined communication protocols, ensuring mutual understanding and the effective transmission of critical information.

Promote a culture of prevention and preparedness:
Implement emergency response protocols (fires, floods, abandonment) by practicing realistic drills and continuously evaluating their effectiveness.

Optimize resource allocation during emergencies:
“Establish clear priorities based on a rapid assessment of the situation, managing available information and adapting the response to the evolving emergency.”

Identify and correct flaws in security protocols:
“Assess vulnerabilities, prioritize risks, and apply technical/organizational countermeasures with a focus on early detection and effective response.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fundamentals of Emergency Simulation: Types, Objectives, and Benefits
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: National and International Standards
- Risk Analysis: Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Drill Design: Scope, Specific Objectives, Scenario
- Detailed Planning: Resources, Roles, Communications, and Evaluation
- Response Teams: Organization, Training, and Functions
- Scenario Development: Realism, Complexity, and Progression
- Drill Execution: Control, Safety, and Observation
- Post-Drill Evaluation: Analysis of Results, Identifying Improvements
- Final Report: Recommendations, Action Plan, and tracking
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- Introduction to Drills: Objectives, Types, and Regulations.
- Identification of Risks and Threats: Vulnerability Analysis.
- Drill Planning: Scope, Scenarios, and Necessary Resources.
- Scenario Design: Creating Realistic and Challenging Situations.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Defining Roles for Participants and Observers.
- Communication and Coordination: Notification and Response Protocols during the Drill.
- Drill Execution: Implementation of the Plan and Management of the Simulated Emergency.
- Observation and Recording: Data Collection on Performance and Areas for Improvement.
- Evaluation Post-drill: Results analysis, identification of strengths and weaknesses.
- Preparation of reports and improvement plans: Corrective and preventive actions.
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- Introduction to Drills: Definition, Types, and Objectives
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Applicable National and International Regulations
- Drill Planning: Risk, Scenario, and Participant Identification
- Designing Realistic Scenarios: Creating Believable Emergency Situations
- Roles and Responsibilities: Assigning and Training the Drill Team
- Developing Action Protocols: Creating Guides and Procedures
- Drill Execution: Coordination, Communication, and Resource Deployment
- Post-Drill Evaluation and Analysis: Data Collection and Identification of Areas for Improvement
- Preparing Reports and Recommendations: Documenting Results and Proposals for Improvement
- Implementation of Continuous Improvement: Adjusting protocols and results-based training
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- Legal and regulatory framework for drills: applicable laws, decrees, and standards.
- Types of drills: scope, objectives, and necessary resources.
- Identification of risks and threats: vulnerability analysis and scenarios.
- Drill design: objectives, scope, participants, roles, and responsibilities.
- Development of the drill plan: schedule, resources, communications, and logistics.
- Execution of the drill: coordination, supervision, security, and control.
- Drill evaluation: data collection, results analysis, and report preparation.
- Preparation of post-drill reports: findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Implementation of improvements: corrective and preventive actions.
- Training and awareness-raising: preparing participants and the community.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fundamentals of Emergency Simulation: Types, Objectives, and Benefits
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: National and International Standards
- Risk Analysis: Identifying Threats and Vulnerabilities
- Drill Design: Scope, Specific Objectives, Scenario
- Detailed Planning: Resources, Roles, Communications, and Evaluation
- Response Teams: Organization, Training, and Functions
- Scenario Development: Realism, Complexity, and Progression
- Drill Execution: Control, Safety, and Observation
- Post-Drill Evaluation: Analysis of Results, Identifying Improvements
- Final Report: Recommendations, Action Plan, and tracking
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- Introduction to Drills: Objectives, Types, and Regulations.
- Identification of Risks and Threats: Vulnerability Analysis.
- Drill Planning: Scope, Scenarios, and Necessary Resources.
- Scenario Design: Creating Realistic and Challenging Situations.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Defining Roles for Participants and Observers.
- Communication and Coordination: Notification and Response Protocols during the Drill.
- Drill Execution: Implementation of the Plan and Management of the Simulated Emergency.
- Observation and Recording: Data Collection on Performance and Areas for Improvement.
- Evaluation Post-drill: Results analysis, identification of strengths and weaknesses.
- Preparation of reports and improvement plans: Corrective and preventive actions.
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- Introduction to Drills: Definition, Types, and Objectives
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Applicable National and International Regulations
- Drill Planning: Risk, Scenario, and Participant Identification
- Designing Realistic Scenarios: Creating Believable Emergency Situations
- Roles and Responsibilities: Assigning and Training the Drill Team
- Developing Action Protocols: Creating Guides and Procedures
- Drill Execution: Coordination, Communication, and Resource Deployment
- Post-Drill Evaluation and Analysis: Data Collection and Identification of Areas for Improvement
- Preparing Reports and Recommendations: Documenting Results and Proposals for Improvement
- Implementation of Continuous Improvement: Adjusting protocols and results-based training
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- Legal and regulatory framework for drills: applicable laws, decrees, and standards.
- Types of drills: scope, objectives, and necessary resources.
- Identification of risks and threats: vulnerability analysis and scenarios.
- Drill design: objectives, scope, participants, roles, and responsibilities.
- Development of the drill plan: schedule, resources, communications, and logistics.
- Execution of the drill: coordination, supervision, security, and control.
- Drill evaluation: data collection, results analysis, and report preparation.
- Preparation of post-drill reports: findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
- Implementation of improvements: corrective and preventive actions.
- Training and awareness-raising: preparing participants and the community.
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Legal and Regulatory Framework: Laws, Technical Standards, and Regulations applicable to drills.
- Types of Drills: By scope, by objective, by level of participation.
- Risk Analysis: Identification of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk assessment.
- Drill Design: Objectives, scope, scenarios, participants, and resources.
- Script Development: Development of the narrative, roles, actions, and timing.
- Communication Plan: Internal and external communication strategies during the drill.
- Logistics and Preparation: Coordination of teams, materials, permits, and security.
- Drill Execution: Development of the event, observation, recording, and control.
- Post-Drill Evaluation: Data collection, Analysis of results and report preparation.
Continuous Improvement: Implementation of recommendations and adjustment of emergency plans.
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- Legal and Regulatory Framework for Drills: Applicable laws, rules, and standards.
- Types of Drills: By scope, by objective, by level of participation.
- Risk Analysis: Identification of threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences.
- Drill Planning: Objectives, scope, scenarios, and necessary resources.
- Scenario Design: Creation of realistic and challenging situations.
- Composition of the Response Team: Roles, responsibilities, and chain of command.
- Drill Execution: Activation, development, and control of the exercise.
- Drill Evaluation: Data collection, results analysis, and report preparation.
- Continuous Improvement: Implementation of corrective and Preventive measures.
- Communication and Dissemination: Strategies to inform and raise awareness in the community.
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- Introduction to drills: Definition, objectives, and types.
- Legal and regulatory framework applicable to drills.
- Risk identification and assessment: Methodologies and tools.
- Developing the drill plan: Objectives, scope, resources, and timeline.
- Designing realistic scenarios: Considerations for recreating emergency situations.
- Roles and responsibilities in the execution of the drill: Coordinator, observers, participants.
- Communication and coordination during the drill: Protocols and tools.
- Execution of the drill: Development, control, and safety.
- Data collection and performance evaluation: Indicators and metrics.
- Analysis of results and preparation of the final report: Identifying strengths and areas for improvement.
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- Fundamentals of Emergency Management: Legal and Regulatory Framework.
- Risk Analysis: Identification of Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Consequences.
- Drill Planning: Objectives, Scope, Resources, and Timeline.
- Design of Realistic Scenarios: Types of Emergencies, Roles, and Responsibilities.
- Emergency Response Teams: Organization, Training, and Equipment.
- Emergency Communication: Protocols, Channels, and Key Messages.
- Drill Execution: Coordination, Control, and Safety.
- Data Observation and Recording: Performance Indicators and Areas for Improvement.
- Drill Evaluation: Analysis of Results, final report, and recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement: Implementation of changes and monitoring.
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Career opportunities
- Emergency Technician: Design and execution of drills in companies and institutions.
- Security and Risk Prevention Consultant: Advising on the development of emergency plans and drills.
- Corporate Security Manager: Implementation and coordination of drills to guarantee employee safety.
- Firefighter/Civil Protection: Participation in the planning and execution of large-scale drills.
- Occupational Safety Trainer: Delivery of courses on emergency plans and conducting drills.
- Safety Auditor: Evaluation of the effectiveness of drills and emergency plans.
- Emergency Coordinator: Management of the response to real and simulated emergencies.
- Crisis Management Specialist: Developing strategies to address emergency situations and improve response in drills.
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Admission requirements

Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.

Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.

5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.

Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates

1. Online
application
(form + documents).

2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).

3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).

4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.

5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Design effective drills: Learn to plan each stage, from risk identification to post-drill evaluation.
- Comply with regulations: Ensure your drills comply with local and international regulations.
- Improve emergency response: Practice and refine evacuation, first aid, and communication procedures.
- Engage your team: Learn strategies to motivate participation and improve coordination among members of your organization.
- Reduce risks and protect lives: Minimize the impact of potential incidents through thorough planning and preparation.
Testimonials
“Thanks to training in drill planning, I was able to design and implement a large-scale fire drill at my company, which allowed us to identify and correct deficiencies in our evacuation plan, reducing response time by 30% and improving coordination between emergency teams. This provided greater safety and peace of mind for everyone.”
I successfully completed the Maritime Safety and Survival course, acquiring essential skills in first aid, firefighting, survival techniques, and rescue boat operation. The practical and theoretical training gave me the confidence to handle emergency situations at sea, demonstrating competence in all assessments and drills.
“Thanks to training in drill planning, I successfully led the fire drill at our plant. The evacuation was completed in record time, 20% faster than the previous one, and all participants demonstrated a clear understanding of the procedures. We identified and corrected two weaknesses in our plan, significantly improving our preparedness for real emergencies.”
I implemented a quarterly drill plan that increased staff preparedness by 60%, reduced response time to simulated incidents by 40%, and achieved zero injuries in the last exercise.
Frequently asked questions
Evaluate and improve emergency response capacity.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
Evaluate and improve emergency response capacity.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Fundamentals of Emergency Management: Legal and Regulatory Framework.
- Risk Analysis: Identification of Threats, Vulnerabilities, and Consequences.
- Drill Planning: Objectives, Scope, Resources, and Timeline.
- Design of Realistic Scenarios: Types of Emergencies, Roles, and Responsibilities.
- Emergency Response Teams: Organization, Training, and Equipment.
- Emergency Communication: Protocols, Channels, and Key Messages.
- Drill Execution: Coordination, Control, and Safety.
- Data Observation and Recording: Performance Indicators and Areas for Improvement.
- Drill Evaluation: Analysis of Results, final report, and recommendations.
- Continuous Improvement: Implementation of changes and monitoring.
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor