Learn the essentials of IATA’s SeMS initiative and how it can make your organization IOSA compliant.

This course provides a structured approach to security process implementation in accordance with IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirements. In daily classroom exercises, begin building a performance-based SeMS that produces measurable and auditable results.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Recommended level: Entry-level & Professional
Prerequisites: None

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By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the structure and components of the SeMS
• Plan an organizational structure in terms of security responsibilities
• Integrate SeMS procedures into your operations
• Build awareness and a security-oriented culture throughout your organization

This course is recommended for all staff with Avsec responsibilities, including:

• Experienced screening staff
• Civil aviation authority representatives
• Airline Managers
• Airport Managers 
• Law enforcement and other government personnel

SeMS

• Management systems overview
• IATA's SeMS initiative
• Core elements of SeMS

Management

• Building a security structure within your organization
• Contingency planning
• Security threat assessment
• Risk management
• Human factors

Quality

• Quality control
• Quality assurance of SeMS 
• IOSA compliancy

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Activities:

• Final 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 participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

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