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AVN3110 Aviation Security Management

Semester 2, 2022 Online
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Business
Grading basis : Graded
Course fee schedule : /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules

Staffing

Examiner: Paul Lee

Overview

The effort that the aviation industry and government have applied to maintain the security of air travel and commerce now informs other industry and business sectors of our economy. Security is now a prevalent element of business and a significant concern to social life around the world. The challenge for aviation professionals and government officials is how to establish this security while protecting the vitality of the industry and the freedom of the community. Business leaders, government officials, and the travelling public would prefer a 'silver bullet' to resolve the issues associated with planning and implementing aviation-related security programs. In reality, air transport and airport security is a complex and highly dynamic system of 'layers of security' including policies, strategies, tools, and processes. This course aims to provide students with a broad understanding of these 'layers of security' in the air transport industry. This includes risk and safety management principles that address aviation security.

Students will be introduced to security measures and regulations applicable to the air transport industry. They will develop a sound understanding of the nature and origins of terrorism and how it relates to the air transport industry, such as commercial airlines and airports. While examining the origins of international terrorism relating to air transport security, students will explore the terms `terrorism' and `counter terrorism' and how these have impacted on society and air travel. They will gain an in-depth knowledge of risk and safety management practices that address aviation security, and develop the skills necessary to identify, predict and suggest prevention strategies associated with future threats to air transport security. Also, relevant national and international legislation and regulation associated with aviation security are explained.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. discuss the nature and origins of terrorism and how it relates to the air transport industry;
  2. explain the terms 'terrorism' and 'counter terrorism' and describe the origins of domestic and international terrorism relating to air transport;
  3. identify, predict and suggest prevention strategies associated with future threats to air transport security;
  4. explain the legislation and regulation associated with security in the air transport industry;
  5. analyse industry best practice in ensuring continued compliance with aviation security standards;
  6. apply evidence based risk management related to aviation security.

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Crime and terrorism in aviation 30.00
2. The role of government in aviation security 10.00
3. Security operations, processes and strategies (aircraft operators, airports) 40.00
4. Threat identification and analysis 20.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

Price, J 2016, Practical aviation security : predicting and preventing future threats, 3rd edn, Butterworth-Heinemann, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Student workload expectations

To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.

Assessment details

Approach Type Description Group
Assessment
Weighting (%) Course learning outcomes
Assignments Written Quiz 1 No 10 1,2
Assignments Written Report No 30 4,5
Assignments Written Quiz 2 No 10 3,4
Examinations Non-invigilated Time limited online examinatn No 50 1,2,3,4,5,6
Date printed 10 February 2023