Course content
The Certificate in Airport Security consists of the following eight courses:
The Introduction to Aviation Security course explores the history of aviation security and how major incidents have impacted and shaped airport security practices.
This course covers the following topics:
- A History of Aviation Security
- Threats to Civil Aviation
- International Organizations Involved in Aviation Security
- Airport Security Structure
- The Security System
- Airport Security Measures
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The Understanding Security Threat and Risk Assessment course describes an Airports Council International (ACI) approved model of risk management.
It will equip participants with a basic understanding of threat and risk, and the process of making a security risk assessment.
This course covers the following topics:
- Introduction to Security Risk Management
- Understanding Risk and Threat
- The Risk Assessment Process
- Developing Threat Scenarios
- Assessing the Likelihood / Threat Level
- Identifying Consequences
- Identifying Mitigation Measures and Vulnerabilities
- Calculating Risk and Taking Action
- Completing the Risk Management Cycle
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The Airport Security Measures and Technologies course describes the various security zones in place at an airport and the common access control and identification requirements to access these zones.
This course covers the following topics:
- Airport Security Zones
- Security Measures at Airports
- Identification Cards
- Screening Equipment
- Best Practices and Innovations in Security Screening
- Biometrics in Aviation Security
- New Technologies and Processes – Challenges and Benefits
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The Human Factors in Airport Security course explores human factors considerations for airport security operations.
While the course focuses on the human factors related to aviation security officers and conducting screening operations, it also looks at recruitment and training, and the human factors related to passengers and other airport staff.
This course covers the following topics:
- Defining Human Factors
- Human Factors in Security Design
- Human Factors and New Technologies and Processes
- Security Training
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The Security Culture course explores the principles, importance, and benefits of an effective security culture in an airport workplace.
It also examines tools and best practices for building and sustaining a strong security culture.
This course covers the following topics:
- What is a Security Culture?
- How is Security Culture Built?
- Staff Selection
- Security Policies and Procedures
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The Compliance and Quality Assurance in Airport Security course explores the concepts of compliance and quality assurance and how they can best be introduced into the airport workplace.
The course examines the use of audits, inspections, vulnerability assessments, and tests, and how they can be used to ensure aviation security standards are achieved and maintained.
This course covers the following topics:
- Quality in Aviation Security
- The Legal Framework for Quality Management
- The Airport Quality Control Program
- Quality Control Activities
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The Security Incident Management and Response course explores the critical role incident and emergency management plays in airport security and provides insights on how to ensure response and recovery is planned and implemented effectively.
This course covers the following topics:
- Planning and Preparation
- Incident Response
- Incidents Involving Aircraft
- Incidents Not Involving Aircraft
- Post Incident Actions
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The Security Management Systems (SeMS) course explores the key components of a SeMS, and the essential steps airport operators should take to ensure the effective implementation of a SeMS.
The course helps participants to transition from a reactive, compliance-oriented mindset to a proactive one.
This course covers the following topics:
- Background to SeMS
- Accountable Management
- Continuous Improvement and Change Management
- Performance Management
- Additional Key SeMS Components
- SeMS Implementation – Key Steps
- SeMS Case Studies
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