Certificate in Airport Security

Learning Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Have a deeper understanding of the security measures and technologies employed at airports globally.
• Recognise best practices for airport security programmes.
• Identify security measures that are most appropriate for their airport environment.
• Understand how to promote and maintain a positive security culture across their airport.
• Explain how to assess the effectiveness and ensure the quality of their airport security programme.
• Understand best practice for responding to security incidents.

Who Should Enrol?

• Airport Security Managers.
• Airport Security Committee Members.
• Airport managers, supervisors or personnel with security responsibilities.
• 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

The Certificate in Airport Security consists of the following nine modules:

Introduction to Aviation Security

• Introduction to Aviation Security.
• A History of Incidents and the Evolution of Security Measures.
• The Security System.

Basic Security Measures

• Passenger, Baggage, Vehicle and Staff Screening.
• Access Control.
• Protection of the Perimeter, Aircraft and Vulnerable Areas.
• Terminal Security.

The Structure of Aviation Security

• Aviation Security Legislative Overview.
• Airport and Aircraft Operator Security Programmes.
• The Airport Security Manager and Security Committee.

Understanding Threat and Risk Assessment

• Understanding Risk.
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation.

Security Technologies and their Capabilities

• Security Screen Technologies and Equipment.
• Considerations When Choosing Technologies and Equipment.

Human Factors, Safety Culture, Training

• Human Factors in Airport Security.
• Security Culture.
• Security Training.

Alternative Security Measures

• Explosive Detection Dogs.
• Behaviour Detection.

Quality Assurance and Quality Management

• Introduction to Quality Management.
• ISO 9000.
• The Process of Quality Assurance.

Security Incident and Response

• Planning for and Responding to Security Incidents.
• Security Incidents Involving Aircraft.
• Security Incidents Not Involving Aircraft.
• Post Incident Reporting, Review and Analysis.

Assessment

Each training module includes an integrated online assessment.  

Candidates must successfully complete all module assessments to receive a Certificate of Completion.