Certificate in Airport Security

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Better understand the aviation security landscape.  
• Describe the security measures and technologies employed at airports globally and identify those that are most appropriate for their airport environment. 
• Define the terms ‘threat’ and ‘risk’ and conduct a basic security risk assessment. 
• Explain the role of human factors in aviation security.
• More effectively promote and maintain a positive security culture across their airport.
• Better assess the effectiveness and ensure the quality of their airport security program.
• Recognize best practices for responding to security incidents.
• Identify the steps required for successful implementation of a Security Management System (SeMS). 

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

The Certificate in Airport Security consists of the following eight courses:

1-  Introduction to Aviation Security

2- Understanding Security Threat and Risk Assessment

3- Airport Security Measures and Technologies

4- Human Factors in Airport Security

5- Security Culture

6- Compliance and Quality Assurance in Airport Security

7- Security Incident Management and Response

8- Security Management Systems (SeMS)

Assessment

This training course includes an integrated online learning review.  Candidates must successfully complete the learning review to receive a Certificate of Completion.