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This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to discuss aviation security at airports, covering key principles, threats, and regulatory frameworks. Participants will understand the roles and responsibilities of security personnel and the importance of compliance with South African and international aviation security standards.
This course is designed for aviation security personnel, airport staff, and individuals working in or aspiring to enter the aviation industry in South Africa.
None — open enrollment.
Objectives:
• Understand the importance of aviation security in the airport environment.
• Identify key international and national regulatory bodies and their roles.
• Explain the legal framework governing aviation security in South Africa.
• Recognize the consequences of security breaches.
Topics:
• Overview of aviation security and its significance.
• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Annex 17.
• South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) regulations.
• National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP).
• Roles and responsibilities of airport security personnel.
• Consequences of security failures and case studies.
Objectives:
• Describe access control measures and their implementation.
• Explain passenger and baggage screening procedures.
• Identify prohibited items and appropriate responses.
• Understand the use of screening equipment.
Topics:
• Access control systems and identification methods.
• Restricted areas and segregation.
• Passenger screening processes: walk-through metal detectors, hand-held wands.
• Baggage screening: X-ray, explosive trace detection.
• Prohibited items and threat assessment.
• Handling of suspicious items and incidents.
Objectives:
• Explain cargo security measures and supply chain integrity.
• Describe perimeter security systems and patrol procedures.
• Understand response protocols for perimeter breaches.
• Identify vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
Topics:
• Cargo security: screening, chain of custody, secure storage.
• Known consignor and regulated agent programs.
• Airport perimeter security: fencing, lighting, surveillance.
• Patrolling and monitoring techniques.
• Intrusion detection systems.
• Response to perimeter breaches and alarms.
Objectives:
• Outline emergency response procedures for security incidents.
• Describe threat levels and escalation protocols.
• Promote a positive security culture among staff.
• Apply knowledge in scenario-based discussions.
Topics:
• Emergency response plans: hijacking, bomb threats, unlawful interference.
• Communication and coordination with law enforcement.
• Threat assessment and risk management.
• Security culture: reporting, vigilance, and continuous improvement.
• Case studies and lessons learned.
• Course review and assessment.
Practical sessions allow learners to apply security procedures in simulated airport scenarios, including access control, passenger screening, and perimeter patrol. These hands-on exercises reinforce theoretical knowledge and build competence in using security equipment and responding to incidents.
Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.
Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.
Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.
On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.
| Component | Out of | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Practical Assignments (rubric-scored) | 100% | 30% |
| Daily Average (multiple choice) | 100% | 20% |
| Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) | 100% | 50% |
| Final Total | — | 100% |
All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.
Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.
Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.
| Delegates | Discount |
|---|---|
| 5 | 3% off |
| 10 | 6% off |
| 15 | 9% off |
| 20 | 12% off |
| 25 | 15% off |
| 30 | 18% off |
| 50 | 30% off |
| 75 | 35% off |
| 100 | 40% off |
3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.
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