Renful Aviation Security Ltd is pleased to announce that they will be running an Air Cargo Security Level 3 Course at the Touchbase Meeting Room Centre, Heathrow, London on 2nd – 4th June 2008.
The course will cover modules 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 as defined in the United Kingdom Department for Transport (DfT) National Aviation Security Programme. The course will also cover the basics of module 8, which will provide an insight into how X-ray screening equipment is used in the industry, and will also cover the health and safety guidelines for using such equipment. On completion of the course, successful attendees will receive a DfT approved Air Cargo Security Level 3 certificate. Please find more details below:
DfT Air Cargo Security Training - Level 3 Course
Touchbase Meeting Room Centre, Heathrow, London
2nd - 4th June 2008
Who should attend this course?
- Cargo Airlines, Freight Forwarders, Courier companies and packing companies who are or wish to become Regulated Agents must nominate a Security Manager who holds a valid Level 3 certificate. The Security Manager is responsible for writing and maintaining the company security policy, ensuring compliance with local procedures and is the first point of contact for the DfT and must attend a Level 3 course to obtain certification.
- This course is also beneficial for a manager/security manager nominated by a company wishing to become a Known Consignor.
- Managers and interested parties from other organisations and countries who wish to obtain an overview of cargo security requirements and the implementation of security procedures within the cargo industry.
- Current holders of Cargo Level 3 Certificates who need to renew their certification (It is highly recommended by the DfT that Cargo Level 3 accreditation is renewed every 3 years).
- The Level 3 course is also required by individuals wishing to gain a full overview of the air cargo security regime if they wish to apply to the DfT to become trainers or accredited validators.

Air Cargo Security Course Content
The course includes the following modules:
- Module 1 - The Threat to Aviation and the Objectives and Organisation of Aviation Security
- Module 2 - Principles of the Cargo Security Regime
- Module 3 - Access Control and Cargo Protection
- Module 4 - Principles of Security Control
- Module 5 - Methods of Concealment
- Module 6 - Recognition and Reaction to Suspicious Circumstances
- Module 7 - Recognition of and Action upon Discovering a Suspicious/ Prohibited Article
- Module 9 - Searching by Hand
- Module 10 - Patrolling Controlled Areas
- Module 11 - Handling a Telephone Bomb Warning
- Module 12 - Managing/ Supervising Security (including the management aspects of modules 3 and 10, and the responsibilities of the nominated Security Manager).

Course Fee
The Course fee for this 3 day course is GBP £350.00 (plus VAT) per participant, which includes a 2 course hot buffet lunch and light refreshments, served each day. The timings of the course are 09:00 - 17:00 each day.
Course Location & Venue
The Course will be conducted at the Touchbase Meeting Room Centre of the Premier Travel Inn Heathrow - 15 Bath Road, Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2AB, United Kingdom.
Underground (Tube) Station: Hounslow West or Hatton Cross.
By Car: Take J4 off the M4. Follow signs for Heathrow Terminals 1, 2 & 3. Turn left onto Bath Road signposted A4/London. Touchbase is on the right after ½ mile within the Travel Inn.
Accommodation
Participants can contact the Premier Travel Inn Heathrow www.premiertravelinn.com or alternatively make independent arrangements as preferred.
If you wish to enrol for this course please contact us to request a Registration Form.
Air Cargo Security Training and Consultancy
This course can also be conducted by Renful at your own location anywhere in the world. Please contact Renful for further details.
Renful also offer a full range of seminars and courses covering a wide range of security issues, as well as running training courses at your own premises.
We also offer a comprehensive consultancy service, including training needs analysis and auditing for Aviation Security regulations compliance. Our DfT approved instructors are Aviation Security experts, with extensive experience in all aspects of Air Cargo Security Training.
Further details of our seminars can be found on our website's seminars pages.