4-day (24 hours) LIVE virtual classroom course

This course teaches the basics of operational aviation security (AVSEC), providing an overview of the latest security issues, threats, and technological developments. With a focus on ICAO and IATA documentation, gain tools to implement international security procedures within your organization.

Course Code: SEC010VCEN02
Course format
- The live sessions of this virtual classroom course are delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
- The course will take you approximately 24 hours to complete and be held over 4 consecutive days.
- There will be 2 live interactive virtual classroom sessions per day, each session will be 180 minutes.
- The live sessions will require your participation, with multiple Q&A sessions and additional time spent on self-study material including projects, research, additional reading and videos.
- Student performance will be based on an assessment.
Technical requirements
Please verify your hardware, software and network to support your upcoming course with IATA Training.
Prerequisites
- A minimum of two years’ of security operational experience is required.
- 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
To arrange in-house training for your company: Complete the in-house training request form or contact the B2B Training Specialist in your region.
Virtual venues
We schedule our virtual classroom courses through one of 3 virtual venues, each in a different time zone for your convenience. For more information, please visit our page on virtual classroom timing or contact our Customer Portal.
Please check the exact schedule of each class below (View more details) and click ‘Register’.
On completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Discuss the structure and roles of major aviation security organizations
- Evaluate threat and risk involved in security planning
- Execute security concepts and integrate them into an airport security plan
The key topics that are covered during this course include:
- International aviation security laws and legal obligations
- Current threats and risks to the aviation industry
- Control of access to airport security restricted areas
- Screening of passenger and cabin baggage
- Risk assessment and contingency planning
- Emerging technologies and equipment
- Command and control of response to major incidents
This course is recommended for:
- Representatives from civil aviation authorities
- Airline and airport-based and government personnel with AVSEC responsibilities
- Law enforcement personnel responsible for the overview of security measures
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.