Airport Security Measures and Technologies

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify airport operational areas and security zones.
• Describe the airport security measures commonly in place at airports.
• Describe airport access control and identification requirements.
• Describe the screening equipment most commonly used at airports around the world.
• Give examples of new and emerging measures, technologies, and procedures in airport security.
• Describe how data analytics and the use of biometrics can improve aviation security outcomes.
• Articulate the benefits and challenges of implementing new technologies and processes.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport security personnel, supervisors, and managers.
• Airport Security Committee members.
• Airport personnel interested in better understanding aviation security.
• Anyone interested in a career in airport security.
• Suppliers and service providers with security responsibilities at an airport (e.g. airport security providers, ground handlers, etc.).

Course Content

This course covers the following topics:

1. Airport Security Zones
   • The importance of establishing security zones in and around airports. 
   • Security zones commonly found at airports. 
   • Access requirements for each of these zones.
2. Security Measures at Airports
   • Security measures commonly found at airports and how they enhance airport security.
3. Identification Cards
   • The purpose and common types of airport identification (ID) cards.
   • Who needs an airport ID card. 
   • Obligations and responsibilities of ID card holders. 
   • Key security features found on ID cards. 
4. Screening Equipment
   • Traditional screening equipment. 
   • Newer equipment and technologies. 
5. Best Practices and Innovations in Security Screening
   • A selection of best practices and innovations in security screening, including:
     • Centralized image processing.
     • Seamless security controls.
     • Risk-based passenger differentiation. 
     • Increasing unpredictability.
6. Biometrics in Aviation Security
   • Benefits and challenges associated with the use of biometrics in aviation security. 
   • How biometrics are currently being used at airports. 
7. New Technologies and Processes – Challenges and Benefits
   • The challenges and benefits of implementing new security technologies and processes. 
   • Key considerations when looking to introduce new screening equipment. 

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.  

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.