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UK DfT Ground Security Operative (GSO) Modules 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 5, 7, & 17

Our UK DfT Ground Security Operative training equips you with skills to enforce legislation and fulfill role responsibilities effectively.
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Modules

  • 1.1 GSO - Module 1.1 - The Threat to Aviation
  • 1.2 GSO - Module 1.2 - Security in the Aviation Industry
  • 1.3 GSO - Module 1.3 - The Trainee's Role
  • 1.4 GSO - Module 1.4 - Response to Security Incidents
  • 1.5 GSO - Module 1.5 - Security Communications
  • 1.6 GSO - Module 1.6 - Escorting
  • 5 GSO - Module 5 - Screening using X-Ray Equipment (Incl,. EDS and CT EDS)
  • 7 GSO - Module 7 - Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)
  • 17 GSO - Module 17 - Hold Baggage Screening

Course aims & objectives

Course overview:
Our course is based on the UK DfT syllabus, for ground security operatives to learn about the context and requirements within which they will operate. Delivered by experienced instructors that have first-hand experience across the industry, so delegates will leave the courses having a full understanding of legislation and how to effectively implement it into their own aviation entities.

Course Aims:
To ensure that all trained staff understand their role and responsibilities in relation to the security of the Critical Part of the Security Restricted Area (CPSRA), the Security Restricted Area (SRA) and the airport.
To provide ground security operatives operating at an airport with the relevant knowledge and skills to provide effective security in accordance with the relevant legislation.

This course includes the following modules:
Module 1.1 Threat to aviation
Module 1.2 Security in the Aviation Industry
Module 1.3 The Trainees Role
Module 1.4 Response to Security Incidents
Module 1.5 Security Communications
Module 1.6 Escorting
Module 5 Screening using x-ray equipment (inc EDS and CT EDS)
Module 7 Explosive Trace Detection Equipment
Module 17 Hold baggage Screening

Instructional techniques:
PowerPoint Presentations and group discussions
Practical - Demonstration and learner practice with coaching
Interactive Group exercises

Assessment methods:
Assessment under this syllabus must comply with the Ground Security Operative Assessment Strategy, which includes details of classroom training gateway and on the job competency assessments.
This will include:
Question and answer recap session (at the end of each module)
Recap session (at the end of each day)
Written assessment with Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Practical assessments

Persons operating x-ray, Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) and / or Computer Tomography (CT) EDS equipment must pass, and repass at intervals of at least 13 months, the National X-ray Competency Test (NXCT). The results of such testing must be provided to the trainee.