Enhance your skills as a trainer with the latest teaching methods in aviation security.

This hands-on course focuses on both training and security. In training, it helps you to identify and address your needs as an instructor by testing and developing your classroom skills. With the help of performance objectives, learn how to design lesson plans and instructional aids. Gain practical experience by preparing and presenting three short lessons during class.

As a security instructor it is vital to be up-to-date with the latest threats facing civil aviation. Develop teaching objectives specific to aviation security by reviewing past and current threats, assessing levels of threat, and understanding the function of regulatory regimes in aviation security.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Recommended level: Professional and Management
Prerequisites: Minimum of two years of experience in the aviation industry.

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Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Prepare instructional objectives and lesson plans specific to aviation security
• Develop test items to measure performance in a knowledge-based lesson
• Apply the needs assessment process to your security training
• Analyze past events and current trends in aviation security

This course is recommended for:

• Future security training officers
• Security instructors
• Training specialists
• Line security trainers

Developing a course

• Instructional design
• Job-related instruction
• Curriculum design and Systems Approach to Training (SAT)
• Needs assessment and task analysis
• Planning instructional objectives
• Preparing lesson plans and instructional aids

Delivering a course

• Presentation skills
• Effective communication and public speaking
• Active learning techniques
• Tips for effective technical training
• Skills-based learning in technical training

Teaching aviation security

• Current threats to civil aviation, unlawful interference, and countermeasures
• International and national legislation in relation to aviation security
• ICAO and IATA security manuals, the Chicago Convention and the latest updates of Annex 17

Closing a course

• Feedback and assessment
• Measuring and evaluating performance

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Activities: Each participant will prepare two lesson plans and deliver both a knowledge and skills based lesson in front of the class. Participants will also deliver a final oral presentation and sit an exam.

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 80% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participant obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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Further training
Graduates of this course can apply for the Harvard ManageMentor (HMM) distance learning program at a special graduate price.

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