Certificate in Airside Operations

Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Describe the various components of the Airside including Infrastructure, Facilities and People and understand how these components interact to form an operational system.
• Explain why airports need a systematic approach to Safety Management and describe the various elements required to implement an effective safety management system at an airport.
• Explore the various risks and hazard associated with aircraft ground operations at an airport and how they can be effectively managed
• Describe the major aspects of Airport Emergency Management and how airports prepare and respond to airside emergencies.
• Understand the importance of Airport Security Management and describe key airport security measures that are in place to protect the airside.
• Describe the principle environmental impacts associated with airside operations and how these impacts may be successfully managed.
• Describe Airport Council International’s safety performance indicators and how information sharing and industry collaboration is key to furthering safety.

Who Should Enrol?

• Graduates and people looking for a job in the field of airport activities.
• All new employees who require initial airside safety training as part of their induction process.
• All current employees who wish to enhance their knowledge and skills in airside activities.
• Employees who wish to enhance their advancement opportunities and access management and leadership positions.
• World Business Partners that wish to obtain an understanding of airside operations.

Course Content

The Certificate in Airside Operations course consists of the following seven modules:

1. Airside Infrastructure, Facilities and Personnel

• Airside Regulations
• The Manoeuvring Area
• Airside Lighting, Signage, and Instrument Landing Systems
• The Apron
• Airside Support Buildings
• Airside Perimeter
• Airside Personnel

2. Safety Management

• Basic Safety Concepts
• Safety Management (components and elements)
• Safety Management Systems (SMS)

3. Airside Operations

• Introduction to Airside Operations
• Aerodrome Operational Surfaces & Safety Areas
• Aircraft Operations
• Natural Hazards
• Operational Hazards

4. Emergency Management

• The Need for Emergency Management
• Airport Emergency Response
• Rescue and Fire Fighting Services
• Disabled Aircraft Removal

5. Airside Security

• Security Regulations
• Airport Security Program and Airside Operations

6. Airside Operations and the Environment

• Principles of Sustainable Development
• Noise Management
• Community Engagement
• Local Air Quality
• Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Management
• Resource Management
• Waste Prevention and Management
• Environmental Management Systems

7. Industry Safety Performance Indicators

• Safety Performance Measurement
• ACI World Committees
• Industry Collaboration

Assessment

Each training module includes an integrated online assessment. Candidates must successfully complete all module assessments to receive a Certificate of Completion.