Human Factors in Airport Security

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Define the term human factors.
• Discuss how human factors have contributed to security incidents.
• Explain what should be considered when incorporating human factors into the airport security system.
• Describe how human factors influence airport security training.

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. Defining Human Factors
   • What are ‘human factors’?
   • Human factors and aviation security.
   • The role of active failures and latent conditions in aviation security incidents. 
2. Human Factors in Security Design
   • Who should be considered when talking about human factors? 
   • Human factors that influence the effectiveness and efficiency of the airport security system. 
3. Human Factors and New Technologies and Processes
   • The importance of addressing human factors considerations when implementing new security procedures, equipment, or technologies. 
   • Specific factors that should be considered. 
4. Security Training
   • The requirements for aviation security (AVSEC) training.
   • International training assistance programs and resources available to support States and airports in developing AVSEC training programs. 

Assessment

This course includes an integrated online assessment.  

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