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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 are a complex and involve a highly dynamic system of 'layers of security' including policies, strategies, tools, and processes. This course aims to provide you 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.

You will be introduced to security measures and regulations applicable to the air transport industry. You 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, you will explore the terms `terrorism' and `counter terrorism' and how these have impacted on society and air travel. You 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.

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

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