Aim of the course

The course is designed to impart trainees with knowledge of Aviation Security, develop skills in applying security procedures and measures and perform security tasks efficiently thus enhancing aviation security at the airport.

Pre-entry requirements

- Minimum age:18 years

- Education or Qualification Requirements: Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) or Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) with Diploma from a recognized Institution.

- Medical requirements: Nil.

- Linguistic requirements: Fluent in English language.

Course content (Theoretical training and Practical)

You will acquire knowledge of the principles, ideas and practical skills on Basic Aviation Security through the following modules:-

 - Overview of the International Civil Aviation Organization

 - Working at the Airport

 - Access Control - People

 - Access Control – Vehicle

 - Recognition of Explosive Devices and Other Restricted Articles

 - Building Search Procedures

 - Patrolling and Guarding

 - Screening and Searching Passengers and Baggage.

 - Conventional X- Ray Equipment

 - Protection of Aircraft

Who should attend

New entrants in the field of aviation security with Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) or its equivalent.

Duration
12 Days

Aim of the course

To integrate knowledge of ICAO SARPS into the context of your designated role in your organization as part of a national responsibility to secure air cargo and mail against acts of unlawful interference – in accordance with Annex 17 and the ICAO Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973- Restricted).

Pre-entry requirements

- Minimum age: 18 years.

- Education or Qualification Requirements: STP 123/Basic Aviation Security course.

- Medical requirements: Nil.

- Linguistic requirements: Fluent in English language.

Credits for previous knowledge, experience or other qualifications

STP 123/Basic Aviation Security course.

Course content (Theoretical training and Practical)

You will acquire knowledge of the principles, ideas and practical skills on Air cargo and mail security through the following modules: -

- Cargo and Mail Security in context

- The Secure Supply Chain

 - Facility and Personnel Security & Training

- Screening

- Chain of Custody

- Oversight and Compliance

- Security of Mail

- Restricted Articles Prohibited Items and Dangerous Goods

Who should attend

Prospective air cargo and mail security personnel and those with responsibilities for the implementation of security measures related to the accepting, documenting and handling cargo.

Duration 
5 Days

Course objectives

Upon completion of this course participants will be able to;

- Supervise the implementation of aspects of airport security programme

- Monitor inspection, screening and searching of passengers, baggage and other security procedures

- Organize initial emergency or threat response actions

- Apply principles and practices of leadership, motivation and communication skills

- Monitor implementation of airport standard operating procedures

- Allocate and supervise duties of airport security personnel

- Assess job performance and supervise on the job training

- Ensure security incident reports are prepared, recorded and submitted

- Develop and maintain liaison with other agencies, organizations and entities.

Course contents

- Supervising at the Airport

- Standard Operating Procedures

- Ensuring operational effectiveness of equipment

- Security Unit Rostering

- Deployment and assignment of security staff

- Supervising Operational Duties

- Supervising Compliance with Standard Operating Procedures

- Assessment of Security Personnel

- The Supervisor and on the job training

- Incident response procedures

- Supervising response to incidents

Who should attend

Existing aviation security supervisors/prospective supervisors and have successfully completed the STP123 Basic Aviation Security Course.

Course duration

Ten (10) working days

Aim of the course

The course is designed to update the aviation security screeners on the emerging concepts in aviation security and to maintain screening knowledge and skills.

Pre-entry requirements

- Minimum age: 20 years.

- Education or Qualification Requirements: Basic Screeners course.             

- Medical requirements: Medically certification as described in the National Civil Aviation Security Programme.

- Linguistic requirements: Fluent in English language.

Credits for previous knowledge, experience or other qualifications

Basic Screeners course.

Course content (Theoretical training and Practical)

You will acquire knowledge of the principles, ideas and practical skills on Screeners Refresher through the following modules: -

- Course Introduction and Administration

- Recognition of Explosive Devices and Other Restricted Articles

- Screening Equipment Operational Testing

- Vehicle Search

- Access Control

 - Screening of passengers

- Physical Search of Baggage

Who should attend

Those who successfully completed the STP123 Basic Aviation Security Course.

Duration

10 Days.

Aim of the course

The course is designed to impart screening knowledge and skills to aviation security practitioners.

Pre-entry requirements

- Minimum age: 18 years.

- Education or Qualification Requirements: STP 123/Basic Aviation Security course.

- Medical requirements: Medically certification as described in the National Civil Aviation Security Programme.

- Linguistic requirements: Fluent in English language

Credits for previous knowledge, experience or other qualifications

ASTP 123/Basic Aviation Security course.

Course content (Theoretical training and Practical)

You will acquire knowledge of the principles, ideas and practical skills on Basic screeners through the following modules: -

- Aviation security screening in context

- Recognition of Explosive Devices and Other Restricted Articles

- Screening Equipment Operational Testing

- Conventional X-Ray

- Access Control

- Vehicle Search

- Searching and Securing a Sterile Holding Area

- Screening of passengers

- Physical Search of baggage

- Legislation

- Customer Care for Aviation Security Personnel

Who should attend

Aspirant of aviation security who attended ASTP 123/Basic Aviation Security course.

Duration
2 Weeks

Aim of the course

To ensure the relevant personnel at airports can supervise and monitor the implementation of the aviation security preventive measures through the application of the relevant competencies required for security supervisors.

Pre-entry requirements

- Minimum age: 20 years.

- Education or Qualification Requirements: STP 123/Basic Aviation Security course.

- Medical requirements: Nil.

- Linguistic requirements: Fluent in English language.

Credits for previous knowledge, experience or other qualifications

STP 123/Basic Aviation Security and Basic screeners courses.

Course content (Theoretical training and Practical)

You will acquire knowledge of the principles, ideas and practical skills on Airport Security Supervisors through the following modules: -

- Threat to Aviation

- Airport Supervision

- Standard Operating Procedures

- Equipment Effectiveness

- Duty Roster, Deployment and Assignment

- Operational Duties Supervision

- Personnel, Assessment and On-the-Job Training

- Incident Response Procedures

Who should attend

Those who successfully completed the ASTP 123/Basic Aviation Security and Basic screeners courses and aspirant of becoming supervisors

Duration

10 Days.

Aim of the course

To enable aviation security personnel to present specialized aviation security training courses to selected personnel.

Pre-entry requirements

- Minimum age: 18 years.

- Education or Qualification Requirements: ASTP123/Basic Aviation Security course.

- Medical requirements: Nil.

- Linguistic requirements: Fluent in English language

Credits for previous knowledge, experience or other qualifications

ASTP123/Basic Aviation Security course.

Course content (Theoretical training and Practical)

You will acquire knowledge of the principles, ideas and practical skills on Aviation security instructional techniques through the following modules: -

- Definition of Monitoring Activities

- Inspector Profile

- Inspection Methodology

- Inspection Techniques

- Covert Test and Investigation

- Inspection Exercise, Drafting Interim Finding Report.

Who should attend

Aspirant who attended ASTP123/Basic Aviation Security course and need to become National Inspector

Duration 
5 Days

To ensure the relevant personnel at airports can supervise and monitor the implementation of the aviation security preventive measures through the application of the relevant competencies required for security supervisors.

For Aviation security officers.

We are pleased to inform you that the Aviation Security Training Center (ASTC) Dar es Salaam will conduct an Air Cargo and Mail Security course on 24 June 2024. This five day course is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of personnel involved in the handling and security of air cargo and mail. 3. The training will cover various aspects of air cargo and mail security, including the latest regulations, risk assessment, security measures, and best practices. The course aims to ensure that participants are well-equipped to address the security challenges associated with air cargo and mail operations.  We invite representatives from various organisation to participate in this training program at a participation fee of TSHS. 800,000/= per participant, which does not cover accommodation. Your participation will be highly valuable in promoting and maintaining high standards of air cargo and mail security within the region. Please confirm your attendance by 10 June 2024. Should you require any further information or assistance, do not hesitate to contact us catc@tcaa.go.tz or +255713011110.

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