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General Security Awareness Training (GSAT)
UK DfT regulation EU2015/1998, 11.2.6.1 – as retained in UK law
Candidates must have a genuine need to complete this course and have completed a security background check prior to enrolling. Bulk discounts are available for 10+ licenses. Licenses from £4.99 per person when buying in bulk.
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All applicants or existing holders of a full UK airport airside passes granting unescorted access to the Security Restricted Area (SRA) are required to undergo GSAT training, except where the applicant or pass holder is already in receipt of equivalent training.
Our course has five shorter multiple choice quizzes, rather than a final quiz. This allows learners to progress through the course after demonstrating knowledge of the previous module.
We offer discounts of up to 40% for bulk purchases of licenses. Regular customers can also gain access to our quick enrol solution to manage licenses with ease.
This course includes the following modules:
- Module 1 – The Threat to Aviation
- Module 2 – Security in the Aviation Industry
- Module 3 – Your role in Aviation Security
- Module 4 – Access Control and the Screening Point
- Module 5 – Escorting Employment and/or Visitor pass holders.
This course is intended for those who require a UK airport airside ID pass. It is only available to those with a genuine need, and after the employer or agency has completed a security background check.
Whether you are a chef in an airside restaurant, operate as cabin crew; or load baggage; most airport workers require this course, unless they have completed alternative security training.
This course is applicable to UK airports only.
To complete this course the candidate must:
- Have completed a security background check.
- Have a genuine need to complete this course (e.g. as part of an initial airport ID pass application, or to renew an existing ID pass.)
- Be able to complete this course in a private setting (out if public view) and without assistance from a third party.
This course contains a multiple choice quiz after each module. Each quiz must be passed prior to progressing to the next module. The certificate is awarded upon completion of all modules, with a pass mark of 80%. Quizzes can be attempted up to 3 times.
The candidate will be required to re-sit the course in full if a pass is not achieved. Tutor support is available upon request.
The certificate is valid for 5 years. However, if competencies are not exercised for a period of 6 months or more (e.g. long term sickness or extended leave), refresher training will be required.
Some airports may also require more frequent refresher training.
This course includes a PDF certificate upon successful completion which is available immediately upon completing the course.
- Includes:
- PDF certificate upon completion
- Access the course 24/7
- Complete within 3 months of registration
- Bulk discounts available
- Tutor support (if required)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes, we offer a discount for purchasing in bulk.
- 10-24 licenses – £7.50pp+vat
- 25-49 licenses – £6.25pp+vat
- 50+ licenses – £4.99pp+vat
Candidates get 3 attempts at the online assessments. If the first or second attempt is a fail, we recommend reviewing the course material before trying again.
If the candidate fails all three attempts, a new license must be purchased and it may be useful to discuss with a tutor.
A PDF certificate is available immediately after passing the course. This is emailed to the candidate and also available to download.
Employers who wish to purchase multiple licenses can be issued access to the system to issue licenses, monitor progress and receive copies of certificates.
Employers who wish to purchase multiple licenses can be issued access to the system to issue licenses, monitor progress and receive copies of certificates.
The course is developed to meet the syllabus of the National Aviation Security Training Programme and therefore the content can not be altered.
We can however add links and information to supplementary emails to help your organisation communicate local procedures. Contact us to discuss further.
In-house courses are not available for this course. We only offer GSAT as an online self-study course.
The course must be completed within 3 months of being issued to the candidate.
Licenses purchased in bulk and not yet issued to a candidate do not expire.
We accept credit/debit cards or PayPal if buying online.
For offline purchases, we accept card payments and can issue invoices with a purchase order number.
Contact sales@atctraining.co.uk for a bulk purchase quote.
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