General Aviation Security Awareness

2-hour e-learning course

Security is a concern for everyone in the industry, affecting virtually all areas of operation. Working in or around an airport you have a role in keeping the industry safe and secure. In line with ICAO guidance, any personnel involved in implementing any security measures or who are authorized to have unescorted access to an airside area must receive security awareness training. IATA’s General Aviation Security Awareness course will introduce you to the security measures and regulations that apply across all areas of aviation, including airports, airlines, cargo, catering and other aviation entities. You will gain background information about aviation security and practical information regarding handling threats and different security related tasks.

Course Code: SEC042ELEN01

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Course format

• This self-study e-learning course requires approximately 2 hours of study, to be completed within 6 months from the purchase date (enrollment validity).
• After the enrollment validity expires, the users will not have access to the course content and will not be able to take the assessment.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment. Please refer to the Assessment Information below for more details.

Registration information

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Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Describe the purpose and importance of aviation security within the global aviation system
• Identify common threats to civil aviation, including their characteristics and potential impacts
• Explain the roles and responsibilities of aviation personnel in maintaining a secure environment
• Apply principles of security culture by recognizing suspicious behaviors, items, and situations
• Describe key aviation security measures, processes, and infrastructure
• Demonstrate appropriate actions when identifying potential security concerns or incidents
• Recognize how international regulations shape aviation security requirements
• Reinforce learning through knowledge checks and scenario-based application

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Current threats to the aviation industry
• General security awareness
• Aviation security regulations and the international organizations behind them
• Security measures for cargo, mail and catering
• Response and measures to security related incidents
• Reporting procedures

This course is recommended for:

• All staff working within the aviation environment who must understand security risks, expected security behaviors and their role in maintaining aviation security.

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

Assessment information

Please read the General Information on Self-study exams.

• Delivery method: Unsupervised online-based exam. Assessment can be taken at any time at your convenience.
• Format: 20 multiple-choice questions
• Time allowance: 1 hour
• 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.