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General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) – Online Training

In line with EU Requirement 2320, GSAT training has now been in existence since November 2007 and all staff working in the Security Restricted Area (SRA) of a Department for Transport controlled airport will need to hold a current certificate. Newly recruited staff will need to undergo this training as a prerequisite to applying for an airport ID pass.

Who should attend?

• Examples of staff requiring this training include airside office workers, airline operations and passenger service staff, engineering and maintenance staff, aircraft refuellers, shop, catering and other staff in the departure/arrivals areas.
• Staff who have received certain other security training – for example, air cargo, in-flight catering, and job functions which include security as part of their training (eg security staff, air crew, etc), are exempt.

Benefits of course

• Easy to use video based course.
• Clear text for second-language speakers.
• Multiple choice questions.
• Department for Transport (DfT) approved training.
• Administration system for employers.
• Regularly updated to comply with latest EU and DfT legislation.
• The course is short and easy to use and can take under an hour to complete.

Course content

• The threat to aviation.
• Objectives and organisation of aviation security.
• Security Restricted Area and access control.
• Prohibited articles.
• The trainees role in aviation security.