Course content
This course covers the following topics:
- What are ‘human factors’?
- Human factors and aviation security.
- The role of active failures and latent conditions in aviation security incidents.
- Who should be considered when talking about human factors?
- Human factors that influence the effectiveness and efficiency of the airport security system.
- The importance of addressing human factors considerations when implementing new security procedures, equipment, or technologies.
- Specific factors that should be considered.
- The requirements for aviation security (AVSEC) training.
- International training assistance programs and resources available to support States and airports in developing AVSEC training programs.











