Training courses

This course is the most extensive in the industry. Our initial course meets all DfT requirements and takes just five days to complete. 

Training is mandatory. It is designed for security managers employed by: 

• Airports 
• Airlines 
• Airline agents 
• In-flight suppliers 
• Cleaning contractors who have direct managerial duties for employees carrying out aviation security roles
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The initial course follows the DfT’s National Aviation Security Programme. It covers: 

• The threat to aviation 
• International and national objectives of aviation security and legislation 
• Managing and responding to security incidents 
• Legal powers – the role of the police and incident reporting 
• Security Restricted Area (SRA) access control and security 
• Quality control 
• Airport security 
• Aircraft security 
• Air cargo security 
• In-flight supplies security 
• Airport supplies security
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Those who complete the course will receive the Aviation Security Manager Certificate, accredited by the DfT. This is valid for three years, after which you’ll need to take a refresher course.

A one-day refresher course is required every three years, as a follow-on from the initial course. Topics covered are: 

• The threat to aviation 
• Quality assurance 
• New technology 
• Understanding the NASP 
• Contingency planning and incident management 
• Maintaining the entity security programme 

For more details and to book, please contact us at: 

Email: Level3ASMtraining@gatwickairport.com 

Tanya Hodges 

M: +44 (0) 7765 124497 

Jo Buchan 

M: +44 (0) 7917 853609

We offer initial and refresher DfT-accredited courses for the recognition of firearms and explosives (RFX). This is carried out with experienced trainers and on-site facilities.

This course is aimed at delegates from the following: 

• Aviation 
• Rail 
• Shipping and ports 
• Channel Tunnel 
• Government buildings 
• Shopping centres 
• Events/entertainment venues 
• Sports stadiums 
• Other locations or businesses needing high levels of security
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This course gives you the skills and knowledge needed to train staff in RFX as well as incendiary devices and their components. 

Our two-day course covers all theory elements required by the DfT and CAA. We use our own range as well as the Gatwick Police indoor range.

The one-day refresher training gives the latest information and advice on firearms and explosives. It is a requirement for trainers needing to transport firearms in the course of their duties. You should have already completed the initial course. 

Both courses will lead to DfT and CAA accreditation. 

For more details or to book please contact: 

Email: RFX.access@gatwickairport.com 

Tanya Hodges 

M: + 44 (0)7765124497