Aviation Security Awareness (self-study)

40-hour self-study course

Security is a concern for everyone in the industry, affecting virtually all areas of operation. Whether you work with passengers, cargo or at a security checkpoint, you have a role in keeping the industry safe. This course introduces you to the security measures and regulations you need to know to work responsibly in the industry. It also provides examples of practices you can apply in your workplace to identify and prevent potential security threats.

Course code: TSCS-13

Course format

• This is a self-study course, which will take you approximately 40 hours to complete, depending on your previous knowledge and experience.
• The course materials are provided in e-book format.
• You will have 12 months to complete the course and exam (enrollment validity), which starts from the date you purchase the course.
• Performance will be based on an examination. Please refer to the Assessment Information below for more details.

Please note: Once you have completed the exam you will no longer have access to the course material, and after the 12-month enrollment validity expires you will no longer have access to the course content, nor will you be able to take the exam.

Recommended level

The recommended level for this course is Entry-level and Intermediate.

Study with the help of an Instructor

If you would prefer to study this course with the help of a local trainer, enrol at an IATA Authorized Training Center near you.

Registration information

• Please refer to our payment methods and applicable taxes.
• When you click to purchase the course, you will be directed to log in to your Training Profile through our Customer Portal.
• Are you purchasing the course for several people at once? Please find out how on our Payment page.

On completion of this course you will be able to:

• Relate your role as a future security professional in the overall aviation security framework
• Discuss the types of threats to consider in a security risk assessment
• Recognize the steps for enforcing security in your work areas
• Explain the role of human factors in maintaining security

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Current threats to the aviation industry
• Aviation security regulations and the international organizations behind them
• Airport access control for people and vehicles
• Passenger, baggage, cargo, mail and catering security basics
• Common airport and in-flight security measures for responding to threats

This course is recommended for:

• Entry-level security staff
• Industry personnel working with passengers or cargo

Upon successful completion of the assessment, you will be granted an Award that you can print for your records.

Exam information

Please read the General Information on Partner-taught / Self-study exams.

• Method: Unsupervised online exam. The assessment can be taken at any time at your convenience.
• Format: 60 multiple-choice questions.
• Time allowance: 2.5 hours
• Passing grade: 80% correct answers
• Number of assessment attempts: 2

Important note: The assessment should be accessed after you have completed the course module. Once you have started the assessment you can no longer access the course module.