12. Aviation Security Basic Course

The course is designed to train base or entry level airport security personnel to enforce, monitor and apply airport security measures in accordance with locally approved programmes, and to communicate and cooperate with other airport agencies. The course should be followed by a minimum of six months of practical experience working under the guidance of a qualified AVSEC supervisor in the field.

Course Benefits

By the end of the program, participants will be able to: 

Work in and move about an airport safely

Communicate and cooperate with other airport agencies

Control the movement of people and vehicles by means of access control techniques and systems

Guard and patrol airport vulnerable areas, facilities & aircraft

Recognize weapons and explosives/incendiary devices

Inspect/screen/search passengers and baggage

Respond to airport emergency situations

Escort people and consignments

Who Should Attend?

The target population will be new entrants and existing personnel at the basic level employed by the authority or organisation primarily responsible for the application of aviation security preventive measures at airports and from such other aviation related agencies engaged in support activities.

Course Outline

Overview of International Civil Aviation

Working at the airport

Access Control – People

Access Control – Vehicles

Recognition of Explosives and other restricted items

Building Search Procedures

Patrolling and Guarding

Screening & Searching Passengers & Baggage

Conventional X-Ray Equipment

Protection of Aircraft