CATEGORY A11 - INITIAL

Course structure:
The programme consists of:

• Theoretical training: 7 hours + 1 hour of cyber security
• On-the-job training: 7 hours (direct supervision of security controls)

Exam and certification:
At the end there is a theory test of at least 10 questions, conducted by the certified instructor. To pass the course, the error rate must not exceed 20%.

Category A11 does not involve an ENAC certification procedure.

Certificate:
An initial training certificate is issued.

• Knowledge of acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats
• Aviation security regulatory framework
• Objectives and organisation of aviation security, obligations and responsibilities
• Access control procedures
• Main legal obligations and how to fulfil them
• Supervisory tasks and internal quality control
• Response to the detection of prohibited articles and emergency procedures
• Ability to provide mentoring and on-the-job training and to motivate staff
• Conflict management
• Capabilities and limitations of security equipment and screening methods
• Knowledge of elements of cyber security (point 11.2.8 of Regulation (EU) 2015/1998)

To ensure that supervisors acquire knowledge of the principles of aviation security and of the national and international regulatory framework, and competence in techniques for monitoring the compliance of staff implementing security controls.