Unit 3: Security in the Aviation Industry

1 Security in the Aviation Industry Pearson BTEC Nationals (QCF) specifi cation in Aviation Operations Issue 2 November 2019 Pearson Education Limited 20121 Unit 3: Security in the Aviation IndustryUnit code: Y/602/5676 QCF Level 3: BTEC NationalCredit value: 4 Guided learning hours: 30 Aim and purposeThe aim of this unit is for learners to gain knowledge and understanding of the importance, maintenance , implementation and regulation of Security within the Aviation introductionAviation Security can be viewed in many ways it can be an inconvenience to the travelling public or a vital tool in the prevention of terrorist incidents; it is implemented by highly visible personnel, some of whom may be armed, or it uses covert stealth and intelligence tactics to succeed.

2 Whichever way you look at it, Aviation Security is a fact of life and is here to stay. How successful it is in achieving its stated aims of protecting human life, company assets and business integrity largely depends on how it is carried is a high-profi le global Industry that remains an attractive target for individuals or groups wishing to publicise their grievances and who seem to have no regard for death and injury caused by a terrorist attack. The nature of the threat to Aviation Security is constantly changing, so it is essential that Security agencies operate within a coordinated domestic and international network to share intelligence and develop a unifi ed strategy to stay one step frequently in the headlines, but also of signifi cance, is the requirement to protect the Aviation Industry from more conventional threats such as theft and fraud.

3 Security services help to ensure that millions of passenger bags and hundreds of thousands of tonnes of air cargo are not interfered with while in the airport this unit learners will discover how Aviation Security is implemented and regulated within the UK, as well as how responses to the ever-changing threat of terrorism are harmonised and outcomesOn completion of this unit a learner should:1 Understand the importance of Security in the Aviation industry2 Understand how Security is regulated in the Aviation industry3 Understand how Security systems and procedures are implemented and co-ordinated in the Aviation industry4 Understand how systems and procedures are used to monitor, control and improve Aviation in the Aviation Industry Pearson BTEC Nationals (QCF) specifi cation in Aviation Operations Issue 2 November 2019 Pearson Education Limited 20122 Unit content1 Understand the importance of Security in the Aviation industrySecurity incidents.

4 Buildings and airspace, unauthorised persons airside, unauthorised articles found within passenger baggage, bomb threat, unattended baggage within the terminal, unauthorised fl ying of drones in airspace aircraft, hijack, suspicious package found during turnround/in-fl ight, inbound fl ight with hijackers/suspected bomb on board passengers and staff , violence towards staff /passengers in the terminal and towards aircrew/passengers on board, theft from baggage, stolen baggage, unauthorised staff , misuse of passports/ticketsImportance of maintaining a secure environment: legal, duty of care, liability, threat of prosecution public image, maintain public confi dence and trust, maintain Industry confi dence, avoid negative publicity, protect the business prevention, removal of opportunities for Security breaches, high-profi le Security systems, protection of the travelling public, counter drone technology, exclusion zone, response to threat levels, additional measures put in place in case the threat level Understand how Security is regulated in the Aviation industrySecurity regulation and legislation: laws, current health and safety regulations in relation to.

5 Aviation and maritime Security legislation, anti terrorism, crime and Security legislation, policing and crime legislation, air navigation order legislation. local airport regulations and bylaws company regulationsResponsibilities of supervisors and employees: supervisors, fulfi l all legal requirements, conduct background checks, ensure Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are complete, investigate suspected breaches, discipline off enders, report known breaches to Security authorities employees, follow Security instructions, cooperate with Security staff , wear pass when on duty, report any suspected Security breaches immediately, take personal responsibility for reporting Security issues, remain vigilant at all timesRole of regulatory bodies and organisations.

6 Home Offi ce (police and anti-terrorism legislation) Department for Transport (DfT TRANSEC) (airport Security legislation) CAA compliance with air navigation order legislation International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (global coordination)3 Security in the Aviation Industry Pearson BTEC Nationals (QCF) specifi cation in Aviation Operations Issue 2 November 2019 Pearson Education Limited 2012 airport authority, Security staff , provision of accommodation/facilities local authority, provision of local police airlines/handling agents/concessionaires, vetting staff , compliance with current regulations, reporting suspect staff role, legal responsibility, enforcement, coordination3 Understand how Security systems and procedures are implemented and co-ordinated in the Aviation industryImplementation and coordination of Security systems.

7 Check-in, matching e-ticket with photo ID, scanning hold baggage, AAA baggage accounting/authorising system, observing unusual behaviour or travel patterns Security screening, passenger boarding card check, staff pass check, archway metal detector (AMD), pat down, body scan, explosive detection, liquids restrictions boarding, cross-check boarding card/photo ID, verify headcount, verify passenger total matches AAA record, remove any unaccompanied bags from aircraft airport, CCTV, uniformed and plain clothes Security , radio system to request assistanceProcedures for minor Security incidents and major emergencies: minor Security incidents on the ground or in the air, unattended baggage, missing passenger at boarding gate, lost boarding card, bag total does not tally with AAA, passenger count does not tally with manifest minor Security procedures, advise Security of unattended bag, attempt to reunite with owner, broadcast boarding calls to alert missing passenger, contact check-in supervisor to verify passenger with missing boarding card, cancel original boarding card then reissue, re-count bags, conduct a baggage ID check, offl oad any unaccompanied bags from aircraft major Security incidents on the ground or in the air, bomb threat, violent passenger.

8 Weapon found in passenger bag major Security procedures, isolate area, advise police/bomb squad, do not allow passengers/staff into area until declared safe, identify violent passenger to police, withdraw staff from confrontational situation, deny boarding to the passenger, Security staff confi scate bag with weapon, detain passenger, advise police, deny boarding to passengerCoordination required in the event of a Security breach: agencies, airline staff , cabin crew, contract Security , police, Special Branch, bomb squad, airport authority coordination, follow standard procedures, ensure accurate information passed to all appropriate agencies, avoid duplication, avoid omissions, avoid confusion, ensure standard response to incident coordinated review of actions taken after the incident4 Understand how systems and procedures are used to monitor, control and improve Aviation securitySystems and procedures used to monitor, control and improve Security .

9 Monitor, surveillance, CCTV (all areas), number plate recognition (car park), staff ID checks, passenger ID checks, overt Security staff , covert Security staff Security in the Aviation Industry Pearson BTEC Nationals (QCF) specifi cation in Aviation Operations Issue 2 November 2019 Pearson Education Limited 20124 control, restricted access, restricted zone, limited access points, electronic interrogation of passes, movement monitoring of pass holders, perimeter checks use of intelligence, from international or domestic Security agencies, collated by Home Offi ce/DfT, standard response from all UK airports improve, Security systems audited, DfT offi cer attempting to breach Security , taking a weapon through screening, checking training records equipment used must be approved by DfTImplementation of procedures.

10 Information from central source, Home Offi ce, DfT changes passed to airport Security agencies, police, Special Branch, contract Security , airport authority essential information passed to individual Security offi cers offi cers monitored to ensure compliance introduction of biometric passports, passport scanners, face recognition5 Security in the Aviation Industry Pearson BTEC Nationals (QCF) specifi cation in Aviation Operations Issue 2 November 2019 Pearson Education Limited 2012 Assessment and grading criteriaIn order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit.