Some of these topics are also explored in the following virtual classroom course:

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 677 participants from 88 countries have taken this course with IATA?

About

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.

This course is available at IATA Training Centers and Regional Training Partner locations, and on-demand as in-house training.

Course code: TSCS-18

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment

Prerequisites

• There are no prerequisites for this course
• Recommended level is Entry-level and Intermediate
• 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

• To attend a class scheduled at one of our training centers: Register early and save up to 20%! Please read the Terms for the early bird discount. The discount will be calculated at the time of payment.
• To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the salesperson in your region.

What you will learn

On completion 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

Course content

• 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

Other Related Resources

View the latest significant changes of the IATA Security Management Systems Manual (SeMS)

Who should attend

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

Certificate awarded

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.