Airport Security Course according to ICAO
Online course of 300 hours in airport security under ICAO, structured in 6 modules covering the international aviation security framework, airport security management, security controls, quality, audit and compliance, and cybersecurity and new challenges, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Interpret Annex 17 and the European civil aviation security framework.
Organise security management at an airport.
Apply security control requirements to people, baggage and cargo.
Design quality control and internal audit programmes.
Integrate cybersecurity and emerging challenges into airport security.
Ensure respect for fundamental rights and data protection.
Prepare an airport security programme.
Who it's for
- Airport security managers.
- Aviation security auditors.
- Security screening supervisors.
- Aviation security consultants.
- Identification pass and accreditation technicians.
- Regulatory compliance officers in airports and airlines.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into airport management.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Annex 17 to the Chicago Convention (Security)
- Regulation (EC) 300/2008 (common rules in the field of civil aviation security)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 (detailed aviation security measures)
- ICAO Doc 8973 (Aviation Security Manual)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1583 (cybersecurity measures in aviation)
- Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 (information security risk management, Part-IS)
- ECAC Doc 30, Part II (Security)
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation)
- Microsoft Excel
- accreditation management systems
- CAST Terminal
- ArcGIS Pro
- audit management tools
6 modules
1.1The Chicago Convention and Annex 171.2The ICAO Universal Security Audit Programme1.3The ICAO Aviation Security Manual1.4The European aviation security framework1.5The National Civil Aviation Security Programme1.6Authorities and responsibilities1.7The concept of acts of unlawful interference1.8Security versus safety1.9Evolution of the threat and the regulatory response1.10Case study: structure of an airport security programme
2.1The airport security programme2.2The local security committee2.3Security restricted areas and critical parts2.4Access control and identification passes2.5Background checks2.6Staff training and certification2.7Security culture2.8Security risk assessment2.9Security management with a SeMS approach2.10Workshop: security risk assessment matrix
3.1Screening of passengers and cabin baggage3.2Hold baggage and EDS systems3.3Cargo and mail: regulated agents3.4In-flight supplies and airport supplies3.5Detection equipment: ECAC standards3.6Human factors in screening3.7Aircraft protection3.8Liquids, aerosols and gels3.9New screening technologies3.10Practical exercise: design of a security checkpoint
4.1Security quality control4.2European Commission security inspections4.3Internal audits and tests4.4Management of deficiencies and corrective actions4.5Compliance indicators for controls4.6Documentation and records4.7Inspection by the Spanish State Aviation Safety Agency4.8Security service providers4.9Contracting and supervision4.10Case study: corrective action plan after an audit
5.1Cybersecurity in aviation under Annex 175.2The European regulation on information security risks5.3Insider threat and pass-holding staff5.4Drones and protection of airport airspace5.5Biometrics and data protection5.6Security of the public landside5.7Security contingency plans5.8Coordination with law enforcement5.9Ethics and fundamental rights5.10Workshop: landside vulnerability analysis
6.1Description of the airport6.2Risk assessment6.3Zoning and access control6.4Security control procedures6.5Training and security culture6.6Quality control programme6.7Security contingency plan6.8Indicators and continuous improvement of the programme6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Microsoft Excel, accreditation management systems, CAST Terminal, ArcGIS Pro and audit management tools, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures for drawing up an airport security programme, security risk assessment and the design of quality control processes. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ICAO Annex 17; Regulation (EC) 300/2008; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998; ICAO Doc 8973; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/1583; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 (Part-IS); ECAC Doc 30, Part II; Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Microsoft Excel, accreditation management systems, CAST Terminal, ArcGIS Pro and audit management tools, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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