Aviation Security Manager (ASM) - Initial

This Department for Transport (DfT) training course is mandatory for any person who has general responsibility, at national or local level, in ensuring the implementation, maintenance, and legal provisions of a Security programme, and operational compliance. This could include managers employed within an airport, airline, cargo, in-flight supplies, or other aviation stakeholder function.

Description

This course will ensure Aviation Security Managers  understand their role and responsibilities regarding the implementation of a Security Programme, the legal provisions associated, the current threat, and the wider security picture.

Learning Outcomes

  • The threat to civil aviation including methodologies and relevant, recent incidents.
  • International and national objectives and legislation including recent updates and impacts.
  • Legal requirements and security functions.
  • Technology, equipment and detection capabilities and updates.
  • Quality, compliance, risk, and change management.
  • Stakeholder relationships.
  • Contingency planning, threat assessment and incident response.
  • Implementation and maintenance of a Security Programme.

Prerequisites

Individuals who wish to join this course should be based in the UK.

This is a course which will be necessary for their job role and will be able to complete a background check declaration.