Ukrainian-Language IMAS EOD Courses
Empowering Ukraine through Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training
IMAS EOD, IEDD, and other specialised ERW Courses in the Ukrainian Language.
The very best available anywhere.
The longest track record.
Since 2022, in response to the full-scale invasion from the Russian Federation, PCM and MAT Kosovo have dedicated themselves to providing life-savaing EOD training to Ukrainian nationals, tailored to the urgent needs of Ukraine.
What Makes our International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) Training in the Ukrainian Language the Best?
Since February 2022, PCM and MAT Kosovo have, with a team of specialised translators and interpreters, translated our industry-renowned IMAS courses into the Ukrainian language. To date, hundreds of Ukrainian nationals from across the national government agencies, INGOs and national NGOs have attended our courses, both at the MAT Kosovo EOD school and inside Ukraine. Ukrainians do not need a visa to attend training in Kosovo, where everything is covered in our residential ‘all inclusive’ courses, ensuring those attending can concentrate on the intensive specialised training from the moment they are collected on arrival to the moment they are delivered back to the airport for their journey home.
Kosovo is very easy to reach from Poland, with daily flights through European hubs, such as Vienna or Frankfurt, connecting from Warsaw or Krakow. On request from clients, we have deployed training cadre personnel into Ukraine, and have delivered IMAS CMD and CBRN training, bespoke to need.
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- 384 Trained Students: Impacting lives across sectors, including government agencies, INGOs, and NGOs.
- 85 Female Graduates: Supporting gender inclusion in specialised safety fields.
- Training Locations: Courses offered in Kosovo and within Ukraine.
*data as per November 2024
Training Completion by Course and Gender
Gender Distribution of All Students
Total Students: 384
Rise in IMAS EOD Course Enrollment (2021-2024)
IMAS EOD Courses in Ukrainian
The permanent EOD & ERW Training Establishment belonging to MAT Kosovo stands as a globally recognized center of excellence. Our comprehensive training solutions, compliant with IMAS standards, are meticulously crafted to provide clients with top-tier education tailored to their specific roles. Delivered in what is widely acknowledged as the most exceptional training facility of its kind, our programs ensure unparalleled quality and effectiveness.
Field Operator / IMAS EOD Level 1 & 2 Course in Ukrainian
The Field Operator / IMAS EOD Level 1 & 2 Course provides the required knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to perform the duties and tasks of a field operator, so that they can plan and manage Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA) field operations in accordance with International Mine Action Standards (IMAS) and the recognised National Mine Authority (NMA).
There are no pre-requisites for attendance on this course, except to be fluent in the Ukrainian language.
IMAS EOD Level 3 Course
The training goal of the IMAS EOD Level 3 course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the duties and tasks required of a qualified IMAS EOD Level 3 Operator during EOD Operations, as defined in the International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). Levels of competency training meet IMAS 09.30, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Level 3 criteria.
Students will have the opportunity to gain an IMAS EOD Level 3 qualification, depending on the level of competency displayed by the student during assessments and testing.
The students will be issued professionally referenced materials including an EOD training handbook, a set of International Mine Action Standards, Technical notes for Mine Action, Information Management System for Mine Action reports, relevant GICHD books and publications and examples of actual reports/forms. To complement these, there is a large and varied selection of UXO training aids to help facilitate the learning process on-site.
IMAS EOD Level 3+ Course in Ukrainian
The aim of the course is to bring students who are already IMAS EOD Level 3 certified to the levels of knowledge, skills and attitude rquired of a qualified IMAS Level 3+ EOD Operator during humanitarian EOD and mine action operations. The competency level is defined in IMAS T&EP 09.30. The course will focus on management and planning of demining operations, demolitions and explosive storage. In addition, the disposal of depleted Uranium, air dropped and guided weapon fusing and disposal techniques is be taught. Students will be required to produce technical reports as part of any practical or theoretical training. Applicants must be in possession of an IMAS EOD Level 3 Certificate or equivalent to attend this course.
*All our courses in the Ukrainian language are specifically designed to meet the unique needs and operational requirements of the current CMD situation in Ukraine.
Live Range-Day featuring Low Order Techniques (LOT)
The clip below was shot during one of our Ukrainian IMAS EOD L3 held in December of 2022. Our students practiced low-order techniques on a variety of actual live targets, including different land-service ammunition types and air-dropped weapons.
The next film, created in April 2024 showcases the transformative journey of Ukrainian women sappers through IMAS EOD training, highlighting their strength and dedication to rebuilding safer communities.
Partners
This significant achievement would not have been possible without the invaluable support of our partners, including Mriya Aid, JOA, FoU-EOD, and others. The successful training of these individuals was primarily made possible through the generous contributions of the Canadian foundation Mriya Aid and Jersey Overseas Aid. These two esteemed organisations have collaborated with PCM, the parent company of MAT Kosovo, in a unified effort to provide essential support to Ukraine.
Real-Life Impact
“This course is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. I cannot afford to fail,” she says. “I want to finish clearing the land around my city – it means
everything to me. Then I hope to head east.”
“A mine doesn’t care if you’re a man or a woman. We need everyone willing and capable. Ukraine cannot afford to overlook its women.”
“Here in Peja, I want to practice, to learn how to remove the fuze, to do a demolition, to decide if an explosive is safe to move or not.”
“I like stylish things, beautiful spaces, but this job is far more interesting. I wouldn’t want to do anything else.”
“The men are on the front line; the women are demining. We’re all doing our part”
“There is no break from the war”
*These sections are extracted from Isabelle de Pommereau’s article “Humanitarian Warriors” , about Ukrainian women trained at MAT Kosovo. To read the full article, click [here].
Courses in 2025 – We will be running IMAS EOD courses in Ukrainian throughout 2025
Scheduled dates:
- Ukrainian – Field Operator’s Course (IMAS EOD Level 1&2) (28th July – 22nd August 2025) – No pre-requisites for attendance.
Bespoke Courses
Outside of scheduled courses, we also offer bespoke courses for our clients, and we also offer services for training inside Ukraine. If you wish to block-book bespoke courses for your organisation or book our services for training inside Ukraine, please contact us at info@pcm-erw.com.
