Aviation Security Training
Aviation Security Training
Aviation Security Training
If you cannot find the information you are looking for in the following pages, please
e-mail your question to aviationtrainingenquiries@dft.gsi.gov.uk, using the subject
as the title, and we will respond to you via e-mail as soon as we are able.
Table of contents
Threat Assessment - A Training Package............................................................................ 2
Aircrew Instructors' Course .................................................................................................. 3
Ground Security Instructors' Course .................................................................................... 5
Recognition of Firearms, Explosives and Incendiary Devices (RFX) ................................... 7
Certified providers of RFX courses .................................................................................. 8
ICAO Courses ...................................................................................................................... 9
Training Aids ...................................................................................................................... 10
DVD request form .......................................................................................................... 11
Security DVD training catalogue .................................................................................... 12
Aircrew and Ground Security Training ............................................................................... 19
Certified providers of Aircrew and Ground security training ........................................... 19
Aviation Security Managers' Initial Training ....................................................................... 26
Certified providers of Aviation Security Managers' initial training ................................... 27
Aviation Security Managers' Recurrent Training ................................................................ 28
Certified providers of Aviation Security Managers' recurrent training ............................. 28
Air Cargo Security Training ................................................................................................ 31
Approval of Air Cargo Security training programmes ..................................................... 31
Certified providers of Air Cargo Security Known Consignor training .............................. 32
In-Flight Supplies Security Training ................................................................................... 36
Approval of In-Flight Supplies training programmes ....................................................... 36
Certified providers of In-Flight Supplies training ............................................................. 37
Training for the Accounting and Authorising of Hold Baggage (Triple A) ........................... 38
General Security Awareness Training ............................................................................... 39
Certified providers of GSAT courses .............................................................................. 41
National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT)......................................................................... 51
Cabin Baggage NXCT .................................................................................................... 51
Certified providers of the Cabin Baggage NXCT ............................................................ 51
Cargo NXCT ................................................................................................................... 58
Certified providers of the Cargo NXCT ........................................................................... 58
Hold Baggage NXCT ...................................................................................................... 64
Certified providers of the Hold Baggage NXCT .............................................................. 64
It is recommended that all Threat Assessors receive recurrent training on a regular basis.
Given the changes to the package and value of regular recurrent training DfT
strongly encourages all Threat Assessors to complete the package.
This DfT training aid is only available to approved organisations and companies formally
in receipt of Directions under the UK National Aviation Security Programme (NASP), i.e.
an airline, airport, listed cargo agent or in-flight supplies company. Please e-mail or
post your request for copies of the Threat Assessment Training Package on company
headed note paper to:
aviation.trainingaids@dft.gsi.gov.uk
The aim of the four day course is to provide aircrew aviation security instructors with the
necessary information to enable them to train flight and cabin crews on aviation security.
This will enable them to instruct staff on the appropriate measures to be taken to minimise
the consequences of security incidents.
Please note that this course does not deliver any training in trainer skills. Before attending
this course, delegates are expected to have successfully completed at least one of the
following types of training:
train the trainer; or
teaching skills; or
presentational skills.
Applications will not be accepted if the applicant cannot provide evidence to meet this
requirement.
On completion of the course candidates will be provided with a booklet giving aims and
objectives for providing aircrew training for airlines.
Due to the high demand for this course, applications will be prioritised with priority given to
trainers who will then go on to deliver training in accordance with EC300, EU185 and the
Single Consolidated Direction (Aviation) 2010 (SCD). For this reason, we ask that
applications are sponsored by the Security Manager of an organisation formally in receipt
of Directions. Applications will be accepted from applicants who will not be delivering
training in accordance with the legislation mentioned above only when a course is under-
subscribed.
Course Cost: There is no charge for this course. However delegates will need to pay for
their travel, subsistence and accommodation.
Course Dates:
5 - 8 November 2012
25 - 28 Feb 2013
22 – 25 Jul 2013
24 – 27 Feb 2014
Applications: To apply for a place on the Aircrew Instructors' Course please complete the
application form for DfT training courses (available from the Contents page under
'Downloads') and submit it via a sponsor to:
aviation.trainingaids@dft.gsi.gov.uk
For further details of RFX courses including providers and costs please see the
Recognition of Firearms, Explosives and Incendiary Devices (RFX) section.
The course is designed to provide delegates with access to the information needed to
design and deliver effective training to ground security staff. Delegates will gain an
understanding of the aims and objectives of aviation security; the threat to civil aviation
and the procedures in place to manage the risks to security. Successful completion of the
course qualifies delegates to instruct ground security staff in aviation security.
Please note that this course does not deliver any training in trainer skills. Before attending
this course, delegates are expected to have successfully completed at least one of the
following types of training:
train the trainer; or
teaching skills; or
presentational skills.
Applications will not be accepted if the applicant cannot provide evidence to meet this
requirement. During the course, delegates will be required to deliver a short training
session which will be assessed and will form part of the criteria for successful completion
of the course.
Due to the high demand for this course, applications will be prioritised with priority given to
trainers who will go on to deliver training in accordance with EC300, EC185 and the Single
Consolidated Direction (Aviation) (SCD). For this reason, we ask that applications are
sponsored by the Security Manager of an organisation directed by DfT. Applications will be
accepted from applicants who will not be delivering training in accordance with the relevant
legislation mentioned above only when a course is under-subscribed.
Note: Applicants who are unable to secure a place on this course should consider the
Aviation Security Managers Initial training course (formerly known as Level 3). Successful
completion of the Aviation Security Managers Initial training course currently grants the
same certification to act as a trainer of ground security staff as the Aviation Security
Ground Instructors course. For further details on these courses please click here.
Course Cost: There is no charge for this course. However delegates will need to pay for
their travel, subsistence and accommodation.
Course Dates:
11 – 19 Jun 2013
8 – 16 Oct 2013
Applications: To apply for a place on the Aviation Security Ground Instructors' Course
please complete the application form for DfT training courses (available from the Contents
page under 'Downloads') and submit it via a sponsor to:
For further details of RFX courses including providers and costs please see the
Recognition of Firearms, Explosives and Incendiary Devices (RFX) section.
Attendance will enable trainers to organise and conduct initial and recurrent training
courses in the recognition of firearms, explosives and incendiary devices for transport
security personnel.
The duration is two days for the initial course or one day for the recurrent and is held at
either Cranfield University at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Shrivenham or
Redline Aviation Security Ltd, Doncaster. A test is given at the end of this course which
candidates are required to pass.
The identity card is valid for three years from the date of completion of the course. At the
end of the three years, instructors who need to renew the ID card are required to attend a
one day RFX recurrent course to provide them with up to date information and new
developments on firearms, explosives and incendiaries.
Course bookings
If you wish to attend a RFX course at either the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
at Shrivenham or Redline Aviation Security Ltd at Doncaster please contact the course
provider direct and they will supply you with an application form. Details of the course
providers, including course dates and costs, are overleaf.
Cost (Initial 2-
day)
£400 (VAT exempt) £350 + VAT
November 2012
18 January 2013
21 January 2013
Dates 8 March 2013
(Recurrent 1-day)
10 June 2013
14 June 2013
7 October 2013
6 September 2013
1 November 2013
Cost (Recurrent
1-day)
£200 (VAT exempt) £175 + VAT
Emma Williams Jim Termini
Cranfield University - Room MH5 The National Security Training
Defence Academy of the United Centre (NSTC)
Kingdom First Avenue
Shrivenham Robin Hood Airport
SWINDON Doncaster
Wiltshire South Yorkshire
Contact
SN6 8LA DN9 3RH
ewilliams.cu@defenceacademy.mo admin@trustredline.co.uk
d.uk
The network of Aviation Security Training Centre’s (ASTC) has been extended to include
Redline as the 23rd centre worldwide. A yearly ASTC Directors Meeting is organised to
ensure effective communication between the Centre’s and ICAO. During this meeting best
practices are exchanged and contacts are made and maintained to ensure that further
cooperation.
Besides the delivery of the ICAO sponsored training activities, ASTC’s are also required to
develop and deliver a yearly programme of Regional Aviation Security Courses adapted to
the Regional needs.
The first ICAO sponsored course to be held at ASTC Doncaster will be:
Crisis Management: 3-7 September 2012.
Please consult the ICAO website for information on how to apply for this course.
Please list the title(s) you require and either e-mail or post your request along with your
company details to the address below. You are requested to read the information notes
before placing any orders.
NB unless training is regularly carried out at more than one location simultaneously, or
there is another good reason, we will not issue more than one copy per title. Orders will
not be accepted unless accompanied with company headed requests.
aviationtrainingenquiries@dft.gsi.gov.uk
aviationtrainingenquiries@dft.gsi.gov.uk
NOTE: The format for all DVDs offered in this catalogue is PAL.
DVDs are supplied free of charge to UK airports, airlines, listed air cargo agents, and
companies providing security training.
Unless training is regularly carried out at more than one location simultaneously, or there
is another good reason, we will not issue more than one copy per title.
In-flight Security
Title: Hijacking: The Secure Flight Deck
Production Date: 2003
Running Time: 12 Minutes
This title was produced to assist with the security training of cabin and flight deck staff to
understand the importance of locking the flight deck door and as a training aid to dealing
with hijacking.
Ground Security
Title: Access Control
Production Date: 2003
Running Time: 15 Minutes
This title provides security staff including airline and airport personnel with information on
the purpose, principles and methods of exercising access control at airports maritime and
channel tunnel sites.
This title was produced to assist with the training of staff undertaking security duties at
transport locations where the New Screening Methodology is in use. This should include
those staff loading the X-ray belt, x-ray screeners, staff operating trace detection
equipment and undertaking hand searching, those staff body searching and supervisors
and managers of the aforementioned staff. The objective of the film is to make the staff
aware of what is involved with New Screening Methodology. This involves the operation of
x-ray equipment with threat image projection (TIP), trace detection equipment and good
teamwork and communication between all staff members.
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Title: Hide and Seek
Production Date: 2005
Running Time: 18 Minutes
This title is a complete re-make of "Methods of Concealment", first produced in 1987. It is
suitable for all staff carrying out the searching by hand, both of people and their baggage,
and features prohibited articles and dangerous goods.
Cargo Security
Title: Air Tight
Production Date: 2008
Running Time: 15 Minutes
This film replaces Stopping the Rot.
This film is intended to give an awareness of the Air Cargo Security Regime including
Transportation and the role of the Known Consignor, Regulated Agent and Airlines. It
focuses on the 3 main areas of the supply chain that carry SPX cargo and shows
examples of good and bad practices. The film covers many of the teaching points
contained in the Air Cargo training syllabus and is designed to be used in conjunction with
and as a part of the training required by relevant regulation.
In-Flight Supplies
Title: Ok To Go
Production Date: 2006
Running Time: 14 Minutes
This title has been produced to take account of the new requirements of the Single
Direction for In-Flight Supplies and Stores which came into effect on 1 February 2005. It is
designed to give staff of catering undertakings a general awareness of the security
requirements associated with supplying catering supplies to airlines departing from a UK
airport.
There are four Case Studies to enable them to assess their ability and Certificate of
Competence to be countersigned by the Senior Manager appointed to help with their
training.
Teaching Booklets and Syllabuses (only available to UK Instructors who have attended
DfT courses)
Aviation Security Managers' Training (February 2011)
Aircrew Security Training (June 2010)
Ground Security Operative and Supervisor Training (May 2010)
Airport Supplies Security Training (June 2012)
Triple A (June 2002)**
General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) (August 2010)
In-Flight Catering Training (March 2003)**
Air Cargo Security Training (July 2008)**
Known Consignor Security Training (June 2012)
Posters
New inspectors pass available in PDF
As intimated earlier DfT has certified the courses provided by Airlock Aviation, BAA plc,
Group 4 Securicor (G4S), Manchester Airport plc (MAN) and Redline Aviation Security Ltd.
Course Dates
11 - 15 March 2013
G4S
9 - 13 September 2013
28 January - 1 February 2013
20 - 24 May 2013 Airlock
30 September – 4 October 2013
7 - 12 October 2012 BAA
9 -18 April 2013
MAN
29 October – 7 November 2013
5 - 9 November 2012
4 -12 February 2013
Redline Aviation Security Ltd
3 - 11 June 2013
11 - 19 November 2013
E-mail: simon.day@manairport.co.uk
Redline Aviation Security Ltd
Jim Termini
The National Security Training Centre
(NSTC)
First Avenue
Robin Hood Airport
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 3RH
E-mail: admin@trustredline.co.uk or
jtermini@trustredline.co.uk
Bristol Airport,
Lulsgate, Bristol
BS48 3DY
Quelltex Ltd Paul Quellin Homefield Tel: 01624 819827 info@quelltex.co.uk
Dreemskerry
Margaret Nolan Maughold Mob: 07771 644350 Paul Quellin
Isle of Man
IM7 1BF
Redline Aviation James Termini The National Office: 01302 623262 admin@trustredline.co.uk
Security Ltd Security
Training Centre Fax: 01302 623355 James Termini
First Avenue
Robin Hood Airport
Doncaster
South Yorkshire
DN9 3RH
Nigel Wickenden
The list of commercial training providers below has been updated with details of those
trainers who offer the new training for known consignors.
Approval of Air Cargo Security training programmes
All mandatory DfT training can only be delivered by a trainer certificated by the DfT. If you
are not already approved to deliver cargo training (under either the Air Cargo syllabus or
the Known Consignor syllabus), please contact us at
aviationtrainingenquiries@dft.gsi.gov.uk, including a copy of a valid (undertaken in the last
2 years) Cargo level G certificate, for further details of the trainer certification requirements
and the programme approvals process.
Full details of the requirements for certification and approval will be provided but please be
aware that as part of the certification and approvals process you will also be asked in due
course to provide:
A copy of the programme you intend to use.
A RFX certificate.
Evidence of instructional techniques.
A CV.
A statement confirming the relevant background check has been completed.
Whilst the Department endeavours to keep this list up to date, there will always be some
delay in making changes and alterations. As such, should there be a discrepancy
between the information here and that which a trainer might tell you, please e-mail
caroline.joseph@dft.gsi.gov.uk to clarify the matter.
Please be aware that the details here are provided for those engaging a trainer/training
provider to assure themselves that a specific trainer/training provider is certified to deliver
air cargo security training and are listed alphabetically for convenience.
Known
Company Contact Location Cargo Levels
Consignor
Abbey Training ABDEFG
Alan Baker Hampshire Classroom
Services Limited Incl. X-ray
AEH Training ABCDEFG
Mark Higgins Cheshire Classroom
Solutions Incl. X-ray
London ABDEF
Air Canada Steve Coles -
Heathrow Excl. X-ray
Air Cargo Training
Dayle Valentine Manchester AB -
Limited
Airfreight Security
John Dinsdale West Yorkshire AB -
Consultants
Airlock Aviation ABCDEFG
John Cordingley Middlesex CBT
Limited Incl. X-ray
Ascent Training Ltd Scott Dimmock Ascot ABCDEFG -
A1 Aviation Security
Phil Dimmock Ascot ABCDEFG -
Training
Asgard Security
ABCDEFG
Management Nan McCreadie Middlesex Classroom
Incl. X-ray
Services
ABCDEFG
Astaccppt Jeff Golightly North Tyneside -
Incl. X-ray
Aviation Security
ABCDEFG
Training & Andrew Hudson Shropshire Classroom
Incl. X-ray
Consultancy
Avisec Training Roy Meincken Surrey AB -
AWB Security ABDEFG
Anthony Barnett Cambridgeshire -
Services Incl. X-ray
ABDEFG
BIFA Sharon Hammond Middlesex -
Incl. X-ray
ABDEFG
The Blacklock
Roger Blacklock Devon Incl. X-Ray -
Consultancy
Theory ONLY
ABDE
Brinks UK Limited Phil Steele Middlesex -
Excl. X-ray
ABDEFG
British Airways Peter Badger Middlesex -
Incl. X-ray
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Known
Company Contact Location Cargo Levels
Consignor
Browns UK Training ABCDEFG
Rodge Brown Middlesex Classroom
Services Incl. X-ray
Cargo Tracker
ABCDEFG
International Ron Haviv London Classroom
Incl. X-ray
Limited
CDS Training Geoffrey Fielder Birmingham AB -
Ceva Logistics UK
Andy Jenkins Leicestershire AB -
Limited
Circle Express
Mike Banks Manchester AB -
Limited
Collard Group Jarad Collard Bristol AB -
ABCDEFG
Cryptair Tim Robertson Essex Classroom
Incl. X-ray
Dangerous Goods ABCDEFG
Lesley Finnie Aberdeen -
Management Incl. X-ray
Dan Lee ABCDEFG
Dan Lee Devon Classroom
Training Incl. X-ray
ABDEFG
David Kirk David Kirk Hampshire Classroom
Excl. X-ray
Davies Turner Air ABDEFG
David O'Toole Berkshire -
Cargo Limited Inc. X-ray
DFD Advisory ABDEFG
David Douglas Dumbarton -
Services Excl. X-ray
DHL Aviation (UK) ABCDEFG
Jim Winnard Middlesex -
Ltd Excl X-ray
DHL Express (UK) ABDEFG
Jez Jones Paisley -
Limited Excl. X-ray
DHL Freight Bob Holder Bedfordshire ABDEFG -
EP Training Ed Pargeter Surrey AB -
Eskimo Express Simon Gould Surrey AB -
Expeditors Robin Ball Middlesex AB -
ABDEFG
Extrodinair Sylivia Fleming Edinburgh -
Excl. x-ray
ABCDEFG
Federal Express Benjamin Debnam Essex -
Incl. X-Ray
Gatehouse ABDEFG
Owen Lonsdale Buckinghamshire Classroom
Consultancy Incl. X-ray
Global Eyes
Joe Gilmartin Bedfordshire AB -
Logistics
ABCDE
ICTS (UK) Limited Annette O’Connor Middlesex -
Incl. X-Ray
ABCDEFG
I L Solutions Ivor Llewellyn Cheshire Classroom
Excl. X-Ray
ABCDEFG
J & B Training Frank James Middlesex -
Incl X-ray
ABDEFG
J&E Consultants John Poulton Lancashire Classroom
Excl. x-ray
ABCDEFG
M H Associates Martin Henry Middlesex Classroom
Incl. X-Ray
ABCDEFG
Paul Munslow Paul Munslow West Midlands -
Incl. X-Ray
Peter East ABD
Nicholas Mohr London Classroom
Associates Excl..X-Ray
Plane Handling ABDEFG
Denis Beckley Middlesex -
Limited Incl. X-Ray
ABCDEFG
Quelltex Limited Paul Quellin Isle of Man Classroom
Incl. X-Ray
ABCDEFG
Redline Aviation Paul Mason South Yorkshire Classroom
Incl. X-ray
Renshaw ABDEFG
Wayne Renshaw Gloucestershire Classroom
Associates Ltd Incl. x-ray
Roy Bowles
Stephen Bowles Berkshire AB Classroom
Transport
Royal Mail Group Granville ABDEFG
London -
PLC Fairclough-Hawley Incl. X-ray
RTL Consultants ABDEFG
Steven Lewis Derbyshire Classroom
Limited Incl. X-Ray
Sabine Wickes & ABDEFG
Sabine Wickes Northants -
Associates Incl. X-Ray
Servisair (UK) ABDEFG
Craig Dalton West Sussex Classroom
Limited Incl. X-Ray
Spearhead Aviation Christopher Sharp Middlesex ABD -
Stansted Training ABDEFG
Colin Joyce Essex Classroom
Services Incl. X-Ray
Swissport Cargo ABD
Annette O’Connor Middlesex -
Services Excl. X-ray
T/A LHR Security Ian Godfrey Middlesex ABCDEFG
-
Training
ABDEFG
T&S Consultants Tobin Duke Stirling -
Excl. X-Ray
TLT Security ABCDEFG
Linda Davies West Yorkshire Classroom
Solutions Ltd Incl. X-Ray
TNT Express
ABCDEFG
Services (UK) Paul Olorenshaw Warwickshire -
Incl. X-Ray
Limited
Training Link ABCDEFG
John de Bruin Middlesex Classroom
Europe Limited Incl. X-Ray
ABCDEFG
Training Team Chris Gray West Sussex Classroom
Incl. X-Ray
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Known
Company Contact Location Cargo Levels
Consignor
Transport Security ABCDEFG
Patricia Setrakian Middlesex -
Associates Ltd. Incl. X-Ray
ABD
United Airlines Edward Hackman Middlesex -
Excl. X-ray
Worldwide Flight ABCDEFG
Martin Gammon Middlesex -
Services Incl. X-ray
Yusen Air & Sea Neil McNab Middlesex A -
A training syllabus available from the Department sets out the information required by
trainers to ensure their training programme covers at least the areas required by the DfT.
To obtain a copy of the syllabus, please send an e-mail or post your request on company
headed notepaper to:
To deliver this training, the trainer must have successfully completed either a Ground
Instructors' or an Aviation Security Managers' course. Successful completion of the
Recognition of Firearms, Explosive and Incendiary Devices course (RFX) is also required
if the RFX module will be delivered.
Full details of the requirements for certification and approval will be provided but please be
aware that as part of the certification and approvals process you will also be asked in due
course to provide:
A copy of the programme you intend to use.
A RFX certificate.
Evidence of instructional techniques.
A CV.
A statement confirming the relevant background check has been completed.
To obtain a copy of the booklet for Tripe A or Passenger Questioning, please send an e-
mail or post your request on company headed paper to:
aviationtrainingenquiries@dft.gsi.gov.uk
Note: Passenger Questioning does not appear in the EU Regulations and is not
considered a UK More Stringent Measure (MSM).
Full details of the GSAT requirements and the alternative training which is recognised as
being equivalent are included in the Mandatory Conditions and Syllabus document, copies
of which are available via the training aids page.
If you are interested in becoming accredited to deliver the cabin baggage NXCT, you will
need to meet the Cabin Baggage NXCT Accreditation Criteria.
Cargo NXCT
Anyone employed in the screening of air cargo using x-ray or EDS equipment must be in
possession of a valid cargo NXCT certificate. Thereafter the cargo NXCT may continue to
be used to meet the 6 monthly recurrent training testing requirement. It is a mandatory
requirement that it is re-passed at least every 13 months. The cargo NXCT should take
about one hour to complete and will usually be initially taken as part of induction training.
If you are interested in becoming accredited to deliver the cargo NXCT, you will need to
meet the Cargo NXCT Accreditation Criteria.
Unit A1
Calder Way
Davies Turner Air Colnbrook 01753 680 828
Karl Francis
Cargo Slough aircargo@daviesturner.co.uk
Berkshire
SL3 0BQ
Unit A1
Calder Way
Davies Turner Air Colnbrook 01753 680 828
David O'Toole
Cargo Slough aircargo@daviesturner.co.uk
Berkshire
SL3 0BQ
Riverside House
0151 728 1423
Estuary Boulevard
07812 762534
Estuary Commerce
Stephen.oconnor@dhl.com
James O'Connor Park
Speke
DHL Express Ltd Liverpool L24 8RF
The hold baggage NXCT should take about one hour to complete and will usually be
initially taken as part of induction training.
If you are interested in becoming accredited to deliver the Hold Baggage NXCT, you will
need to meet the Hold Baggage NXCT Accreditation Criteria.
For those already accredited to deliver the cabin baggage or cargo NXCT, and listed on
the DfT website, who wish to deliver the HBS NXCT please request the new test disks
from aviationtrainingenquiries@dft.gsi.gov.uk .
Persons wishing to deliver the new test who are not already an accredited NXCT manager
should e-mail at caroline.joseph@dft.gsi.gov.uk with details of how they will comply with
the Accreditation Criteria.
Homefield
Dreemskerry
01624 819 827
Quelltex Ltd Paul Quellin Maughold
paul@quelltex.co.uk
Isle of Man
M7 1BF
The National
Security Training 01302 623
David Openshaw Centre, First 262
Redline Aviation
Avenue Robin Hood dopenshaw@trustredline.co.uk
Security Ltd
Ross Williams Airport
DONCASTER rwilliams@trustredline.co.uk
DN9 3RH
Unit 18 Concorde 0845 437 4096
Reliance Aviation
Siamak Shahabi Road Patchway sia.shahabi@reliancesecurity.c
Services Limited
Bristol BS34 5TB o.uk