ICAO Aviation Security National Instructors Course

​For more information about applying for this course, please contact isd@icao.int .

Duration: 5 days

Course description:

This course aims to enable aviation security instructors to perform a competency-based and effective role in the delivery of their national aviation security (AVSEC) training activities, through the application of the relevant competencies and in accordance with Annex 17 - Aviation Security and the ICAO Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973 – Restricted). 


In order to receive a certificate of successful completion, participants will be required to pass an end of course exam based on Annex 17 - Aviation Security, the ICAO Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973 - Restricted), and materials presented during the course.

Target audience:

Any personnel involved in the development, management and/or instruction of training materials related to a civil aviation security training programme, such as:

  • State's appropriate authority for aviation security involved in the instructional duties or implementation of training programmes;
  • Airport operators or aviation security services providers; and
  • Other government or industry elements directly involved in the implementation of security measures.

Course objectives:

The course aims to enable participants to:

  • Identify the role and responsibility of the aviation security instructor; 
  • Identify aviation security training requirements and the principles of learning;
  • Identify the elements necessary for course organization and preparation; 
  • Demonstrate knowledge and instructional skills by delivering a pre-prepared presentation;
  • Describe the four steps in the evaluation process for assessing trainee’s performance; and
  • Deliver individual presentation on aviation security subject matter selected from an ASTP.

Entry requirements:

Participants should satisfy the following criteria: 

  • Have written and oral command of the language of instruction;
  • Be currently assigned as an instructor or pending assignment as an instructor upon successful completion of this course; and
  • Have working knowledge of Annex 17 and the ICAO Aviation Security Manual (Doc 8973 -Restricted).


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