ANAC AVSEC Instructor - Aerodrome Operators (Instrutor AVSEC - Operador de Aeródromo - IOAD) key terms

The ICAO annex containing the international Standards and Recommended Practices for safeguarding civil aviation against acts of unlawful interference, binding on contracting states through their national legal systems.

Two categories of Annex provisions: Standards are mandatory requirements a state must implement unless it files a difference, while Recommended Practices are desirable measures states should endeavour to apply.

The formal process by which a contracting state informs ICAO of any deviation from an Annex 17 Standard and of the compensating measures it has put in place.

The ICAO security manual that provides detailed guidance to states and operators on implementing Annex 17, including programme structures, procedures and training advice.

A state's documented set of regulations, requirements, practices and procedures designed to protect civil aviation from acts of unlawful interference within its territory.

A national body that coordinates security policy and implementation among government agencies, aerodrome operators and aircraft operators, and advises on programme development.

The designated government organisation responsible for developing, implementing and enforcing aviation security requirements, including oversight, approval and inspection of operator programmes.

The aerodrome operator's documented set of measures, responsibilities and procedures that implements national requirements for protecting the airport and its operations.

A forum at an aerodrome where the operator, aircraft operators, police and other stakeholders coordinate security matters, review risks and agree on improvements.

A structured process of identifying threats, vulnerabilities and consequences in order to determine likelihood and impact, and to select proportionate mitigation measures.

The part of risk analysis that evaluates credible adversaries, their capabilities, intentions and methods, in order to anticipate likely attacks on aviation assets.

Any weakness in people, procedures, equipment or facilities that could be exploited by an adversary to carry out an act of unlawful interference.

A control or action put in place to reduce an identified security risk to an acceptable level, such as additional screening, patrols or procedural changes.

A pre-prepared set of arrangements and procedures enabling an aerodrome to respond effectively to disruptions or emergencies, including unlawful interference, and to restore normal operations.

A designated facility from which the aerodrome operator coordinates response, communication and resource allocation during an emergency or security incident.

Any act such as hijacking, sabotage, hostage-taking, unlawful seizure or attack on aviation facilities that endangers the safety of civil aviation.

A defined portion of an aerodrome, such as the airside or a security-sensitive zone, where access is limited to authorised persons holding a valid permit.

The movement area of an aerodrome and adjacent terrain and buildings to which access is controlled, generally beyond the passenger and baggage screening points.

The areas of an aerodrome accessible to the general public without security screening, including terminal concourses, car parks and public roads.

The combination of physical barriers, electronic systems and procedures that ensures only authorised persons, vehicles and items enter a restricted area.

A personal credential issued after vetting and background checks that identifies the holder and specifies which restricted areas and access periods they are permitted.

A verification of a person's identity, criminal record and employment history carried out before granting unescorted access to restricted areas, and periodically thereafter.

The supervised accompaniment of a person or vehicle without unescorted access rights by an authorised cardholder who remains responsible for them within a restricted area.

The physical measures, such as fencing, gates, barriers, lighting and patrols, that prevent unauthorised entry into airside and other restricted zones.

The application of technical or other means intended to identify and detect weapons, explosives or other dangerous items that could be used to commit an act of unlawful interference.

An area to which access is restricted and in which passengers and their cabin baggage have been screened, and where contact with unscreened persons is prevented.

The part of a security-controlled area, typically the departure lounge, where only screened passengers and authorised staff may circulate before boarding.

An object or substance that could be used to commit an act of unlawful interference and that passengers, staff or cargo are not permitted to carry into secure areas or aircraft.

A designated location where persons, baggage, cargo or mail are examined using equipment and procedures before being allowed to proceed into a secure area.

An entity approved by the competent authority to apply security controls to cargo or mail and to ensure secure supply chains from known consignors to the aircraft.

A shipper approved by the competent authority whose cargo originates from secure premises and controls, allowing it to be treated as secure without further screening.

The study of how human capabilities, limitations, behaviour and working conditions affect performance, safety and security in operational tasks.

The shared values, attitudes and behaviours of an organisation's people that make security a visible priority and encourage reporting of concerns.

A risk arising from a person with legitimate access who misuses that access, knowledge or trust to harm aviation security, intentionally or through negligence.

Concepts describing how adults learn best, including relevance to experience, problem-centred content, self-direction and immediate practical application.

The systematic process of analysing learning needs, defining objectives, selecting methods and materials, and planning evaluation to build effective training.

A clear statement of what a learner should be able to do after training, expressed with observable action, conditions and a measurable standard.

Training designed around defined job competencies and performance standards, in which progress depends on demonstrated ability rather than time spent.

The systematic collection of evidence, through written, oral or practical methods, to judge whether a learner has achieved the required standard.

The review of training programme effectiveness using learner reaction, learning results, job behaviour and organisational outcomes to guide improvement.

The combination of subject knowledge, instructional skill, assessment ability and professional conduct required to deliver and evaluate AVSEC training credibly.