Course content
The Certificate in Airside Operations course consists of the following seven modules:
- Airside Regulations.
- The Manoeuvring Area.
- Airside Lighting, Signage, and Instrument Landing Systems.
- The Apron.
- Airside Support Buildings.
- Airside Perimeter.
- Airside Personnel.
- Basic Safety Concepts.
- Safety Management (components and elements).
- Safety Management Systems (SMS).
- Introduction to Airside Operations.
- Aerodrome Operational Surfaces & Safety Areas.
- Aircraft Operations.
- Natural Hazards.
- Operational Hazards.
- The Need for Emergency Management.
- Airport Emergency Response.
- Rescue and Fire Fighting Services.
- Disabled Aircraft Removal.
- Security Regulations.
- Airport Security Program and Airside Operations.
- 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.
- Safety Performance Measurement.
- ACI World Committees.
- Industry Collaboration.






