Security Audit and Quality Control

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Ensure your compliance with industry-wide security audit requirements. Learn the essential airline and airport security audit requirements in ICAO Annex 17 in this advanced-level course. Become proficient in a wide range of industry standards, with in-depth reviews of international and national security programs. Gain the skills to conduct compliant audits and quality control across multiple security segments.

Course code: SEC012VEEN02

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have at least two years of experience in an aviation security management role.
• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

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In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

• Conduct airport security audits
• Implement quality control processes such as checklists and communication of results
• Understand ICAO requirements and apply them to your audit programs
• Apply surveys and inspections to maintain quality in security operations

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Aviation security background and legislation
  • Global aviation security regime structure
  • International aviation security conventions
  • ICAO Annex 17
• Audit programs
  • National civil aviation security programs
  • ICAO Universal Security Audit Program
• Security surveys – evaluating security needs and highlighting vulnerabilities
  • Surveys for airports
  • Surveys for airlines
• Auditing security segments
  • Airport security
  • Passenger terminal
  • Ground security
  • Baggage security
  • Cargo security
  • Human factors and aviation security training
• Security Management Systems (SeMS)
  • Core elements
  • Human factors

This course is recommended for:

• Aspiring auditors/validators requiring qualification
• Airline and airport security managers preparing for an audit
• National aviation security regulators
• Law enforcement personnel in airport operations
• Ground handling or security provider staff

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.