Airside Safety Awareness Training Course
Course Overview
The Airside Safety Awareness Training Course is designed to familiarise airport personnel and airside access pass holders with the hazards associated with working and moving on the airside of an airport.
Airside environments are among the most safety-critical operational areas in aviation. Aircraft movements, ground support equipment, operational vehicles, and rapidly changing weather conditions all present risks that require awareness and proper safety behaviour.
This online training programme provides essential safety knowledge to help personnel understand these hazards and operate safely in accordance with airport safety procedures and aviation best practice.
The course is delivered through an interactive online Learning Management System (LMS), allowing organisations to train and monitor staff efficiently.
Course Delivery
The course is delivered through a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) that allows staff to complete the training remotely at their own pace.
Throughout the course participants are asked questions that are randomly generated by the system to test their understanding of the material.
At the conclusion of the course participants must successfully complete the assessment before progressing.
Upon successful completion:
• A training certificate is automatically issued
• Training records are stored in the system
• Organisations can download compliance reports
Learning Management System (LMS)
Organisations enrolling staff in the programme receive access to the course through a secure Learning Management System.
The LMS provides:
• Full user access management
• Course completion tracking
• Training performance monitoring
• Detailed compliance reports
• Certificate generation for successful participants
This allows employers and airport operators to ensure that all personnel with airside access have completed mandatory safety training.
Course Modules
The training programme is divided into six key modules that address the major hazards encountered on the airside of airports.
Module 1: Aircraft Hazards
Aircraft present significant hazards on the airside environment due to their size, weight, and operating systems.
This module covers:
• Aircraft movement areas
• Jet blast and prop wash dangers
• Engine ingestion hazards
• Safe distance requirements
• Aircraft warning signals and lighting
• Awareness around taxiing aircraft
Participants will learn how to recognise these hazards and maintain safe working distances at all times.
Module 2: Vehicle Hazards
Airside environments involve a large number of vehicles including service vehicles, fuel trucks, baggage handling equipment, and emergency vehicles.
This module covers:
• Airside vehicle types
• Vehicle movement rules
• Speed limits and restricted areas
• Blind spots and driver visibility issues
• Safe pedestrian behaviour around vehicles
• Ground support equipment hazards
Understanding these risks helps prevent accidents involving vehicles and personnel.
Module 3: Weather Hazards
Weather conditions can significantly affect safety on the airside.
This module explains the risks associated with:
• High winds and jet blast interaction
• Rain and reduced visibility
• Snow and ice conditions
• Lightning and severe storms
• Heat stress and cold exposure
Participants learn how weather conditions impact airport operations and what precautions must be taken.
Module 4: Hazardous Materials Spills
Airports regularly handle hazardous materials including fuel, oils, chemicals, and cargo substances.
This module covers:
• Types of hazardous materials commonly found on airside
• Fuel spill risks and response procedures
• Chemical handling precautions
• Personal safety when encountering hazardous substances
• Reporting procedures for spills
Understanding the correct response procedures is critical for safety and environmental protection.
Module 5: Personal Safety
Maintaining personal safety on the airside requires proper awareness and behaviour.
Topics include:
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• High-visibility clothing requirements
• Safe walking routes on airside
• Situational awareness
• Fatigue and distraction risks
Participants learn how to protect themselves while working in a high-risk operational environment.
Module 6: Incidents and Accidents
The final module explains what to do when an incident or accident occurs.
This includes:
• Recognising unsafe situations
• Emergency response procedures
• Incident reporting processes
• Preserving accident scenes
• Communication with airport authorities
Proper reporting and response are essential for maintaining airport safety and preventing future accidents.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment:
• Participants receive a certificate of completion
• Training records are stored in the LMS
• Organisations can demonstrate compliance with safety training requirements
Certificates can be downloaded and printed for internal records.
Who Should Take This Course
This course is suitable for:
• Airport employees
• Ground handling staff
• Maintenance personnel
• Cargo operators
• Contractors working airside
• Airport authority staff
• Airside access pass holders
Benefits for Organisations
Implementing this course helps organisations:
• Improve airside safety awareness
• Reduce accidents and incidents
• Meet airport compliance requirements
• Track staff training through the LMS
• Maintain documented safety training records
Enrolment
To enrol staff or request organisational access to the course, please contact:
Aerospace and Aviation Consulting Services Ltd
Email: stephen.crocker@aacsltd.co.uk
