Module Title:Security and Incident Command
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: A combination of methods including lectures, discussions, case studies, practical scenarios, readings and self-directed learning will be used.
Module Aim: This module is designed to assist and enhance the students understanding and awareness of their responsibilities for the security of locations, equipment and personnel when operating in an aviation operational environment.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Describe the legislation pertaining to the safe management of security incidents
LO2 Discuss the various levels of security management and the responsibility for each level within their organisation
LO3 Outline the difference between and the advantages/disadvantages of standard operational procedures and standard operational guidelines
LO4 Explain the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) and the key features that support its effective implementation
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Statutory Legislation
Role of IAA and Dept of transport, tourism & sport, statutory instruments, authority and role of national inspectors, EU commission regulations, role of operators (airdromes, airlines, consignors), airport directives, annex 14, IOSA standards for security, UN Resolution 2309 (2016)
Security Management Structure
Responsibilities and accountability of operator (Aerodrome and Airline and Consignors): flight ops and flight dispatchers responsibilities, boundaries and access control, use of technology, screening of passengers and baggage, cargo aircraft management, regulated agent and known consignors, air carrier operations, aircraft security
Systemic Security Management
Inspecting an entity or receiving an inspection, staff and physical security, security manager, security programme, security documentation and records system, internal quality assurance control/review system, security training programmes including basic security awareness training (BSAT), reporting processes for acts of unlawful interference
Operational Risk Management
Generic Risk Threat Assessments: types of threats, exploiting aviation security weaknesses, risk analysis of possible threats Procedure: security management systems (SeMS), standard operating procedures, standard operating guidelines, communications resources Incident command system: Tactical Mode, Span of Control, implementing procedures
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Case Studies A written assignment (2000 to 2500 words) on an aviation related security incident case study. This individual assignment will test the student’s knowledge of aviation security requirements 1,2,3 50.00 n/a
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Formal Exam Theory test 1,2,3,4 50.00 End-of-Semester

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture Per Semester 0.96
Independent Learning Per Semester 4.04
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_BSFOP_D Bachelor of Science in Flight Operations 2 Mandatory