STATE OF KUWAIT...Organization (ICAO) and signed by the State of Kuwait and in line with the Security Annex 17 of the Chicago Convention and Security Manual 8973, in accordance with

STATE OF KUWAIT

DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY DEPARTMENT

CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY PERSONNEL CERTIFICATE AND SECURITY

TRAINING CENTERS/INSTITUES APPROVAL GUIDANCE MATERIALS

HANDBOOK

CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY PERSONNEL CERTIFICATE AND

SECURITY TRAINING CENTERS/INSTITUES APPROVAL GUIDANCE

MATERIALS HANDBOOK

October 2019 Page 4 of 17 Third Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Chapter One Page

Number

0 Directory Approval Page 1

0 Revision Record 2

0 Table of Contents 3

1.1 Introduction 4

1.2 Selection, Appointing, Training and Certification Of Security Personnel

Implementing Security At Airports 4

1.3 Categories that are Certified 7

1.4 Certification of A National Civil Aviation Security Inspector 8

1.5 Certification of A Civil Aviation Security Instructor 9

1.6 Certification of The National Airline Security Manager / Air Cargo

Security Manager / Airport Security Manager 10

1.7 Certification of an Airport Security Inspector 10

1.8 Certification of The National Airline Security Manager / Air Cargo

Security Manager / Airport Security Manager 11

1.9 Certification of X-Ray Screener 12

1.10 Required Documents 13

Chapter Two

2.1 Approval Of Civil Aviation Security Institute / Center 15

Supplements

Supplement

(1) Certificate Form (DGCA /CASeD Form 2300) SAMPLE

Supplement

(2) Approval Form (DGCA /CASeD Form 2301) SAMPLE



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1.1 Introduction:

In accordance with international conventions approved by the International Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO) and signed by the State of Kuwait and in line with the Security Annex 17 of

the Chicago Convention and Security Manual 8973, in accordance with Standard practices (3.4.1)

(3.4.2) (3.4.3), which provides that persons carrying out security controls shall be subject to

adequate training, and the updating of appropriate records on them and shall ensure that such

persons are subject to the requirement of the National Civil Aviation Security Program (NCASP)

and the National Civil Aviation Security Quality Control Program (NCASQCP) and National Civil

Aviation Training Program (NCATP). The DGCA/CASD has laid down the foundations and

standards for the certification of civil aviation security personnel, the approval of aviation security

centers and the adoption of security programs.

1.2 Selection, appointing, training and certification of security personnel implementing

security at airports:

The modernization of detection equipment by the State without addressing the additional training of

the human element would result in inefficiencies and could eventually lead to failure to prevent an

act of unlawful interference, and therefore the recruitment, testing, training and certification of

security personnel should always be considered.

Standard Practice (3.4.1): Security authority shall ensure that the persons implementing security

controls are subject to background checks and selection procedures.

Standard Practice (3.4.2): Each Contracting State shall ensure that the persons implementing

security controls possess all competencies required to perform their duties and are appropriately

trained according to the requirements of the national civil aviation security program and that

appropriate records are maintained up to date. Relevant standards of performance shall be

established and initial and periodic assessments shall be introduced to maintain those standards.

1.2.1 Criteria for the selection, appointing and training of security staff

a) Age

b) The Knowledge Level

c) Language

d) Security Experience

e) Personal Biography 0 Background Check

g) Health Tests (Hearing, Sight, Health Condition)

h) Pass A Preliminary Examination Of General Information And Intelligence Questions

i) Fitness



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1.2.2 Selection by a detailed test of job characteristics with regard to mission requirements,

knowledge, abilities and skills tests the staff or operator assigns a comprehensive

training program to all security personnel before performing any aviation security duties

and includes training on:

a) Nature of duty

b) Sob obligations and responsibilities

c) Study of international legislation and national

d) Laws governing aviation security

e) Practical courses on different methods of different security equipment

f) Security management courses

g) Security awareness courses

h) Training in the workplace under direct supervision of the security inspection methodology

i) Security inspection of persons, passengers and their baggage

j) Identify prohibited items and dangerous goods

k) Use of explosive test detection systems

l) Legal authorities for inspector and security personnel

m) Airport access permit system.

n) Objectives, organization and introduction of the national civil aviation security program

(NCASP).

o) Use of radio and ground communications.

p) Dealing with aggressive behavior / unruly passengers.

q) Inspect and search aircraft and vehicles.

r) Emergency and evacuation training.

s) Training on first aid and how to use portable fire extinguisher.



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Standard Practice (3.4.2): Each Contracting State shall ensure that the persons implementing

security controls possess all competencies required to perform their duties and are appropriately

trained according to the requirements of the national civil aviation security program and that

appropriate records are maintained up to date. Relevant standards of performance shall be

established and initial and periodic assessments shall be introduced to maintain those standards.

Standard Practice (3.4.3): Security authority shall ensure that the persons carrying out screening

operations are certified according to the requirements of the national civil aviation security program

to ensure that performance standards are consistently and reliably achieved.

1.2.3 The entity responsible for the implementation of the security measures inside Kuwait

International Airport (KIA) is the Ministry of the Interior (M01) or a third party approved by

the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the approval and supervision of MO’.

After completing all the requirements and conditions for security staff certification, the

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) / Civil Aviation Security Department

(CASeD), which in turn reviews and issues the required certificate and maintains detailed

records of each aviation security officer who is certified to practice civil aviation security

within Kuwait International Airport.



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1.3 CATEGORIES THAT ARE CERTIFIED

S/No. CATEGORIES

1. NATIONAL AVSEC INSPECTOR

2. AVSEC INSTRUCTOR

3. NATIONAL AIRLINE AVSEC MANAGER

4. AIRPORT OPERATOR SECURITY MANAGER

5. AIRPORT AVSEC INSPECTOR

6. AVSEC AIR CARGO MANAGER

7. X-RAY SCREENER

8. CERTIFICATION /APPROVAL OF CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY INSTITUTE

/ CENTER



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Certification of a National Aviation Security Inspector.

1.4.1 Education Qualifications and Experience:

Any university qualifications or diplomas preferably in the fields of military study Aviation

Engineering, security, protection or any similar disciplines related to civil aviation in general and the

security of civil aviation in particular and with at least three years experience in aviation

1.4.2 Knowledge:

Knowledge of international legislation in the field of civil aviation Security, the most important of

which are:

a) Aviation Security Annex 17

b) Facilitation Annex 9

c) Aviation Security Manual No. 8973

d) Facilitation Guide No. 9957

e) Civil Aviation Security Conventions

f) Knowledge of national and civil aviation security legislation:

1) Civil Aviation Law in the State of Kuwait

2) National Civil Aviation Security Program

3) Civil Aviation Regulations and Legislation

g) Evaluation and analysis of security programs and the various procedures employed at civilian

airports.

h) Methods of research, scientific analysis and methods of obtaining information.

i) Use of the computer.

1.4.3 Training and Qualification:

A) Initial Training:

1) Basic Aviation Security Course

2) Aviation Security Management Course or Aviation Security Supervisor Course

3) AVSEC Mail and Cargo Course

4) Crisis Management Course

5) National Auditor and Inspector Course

B) On Job Training:

1) AVSEC Quality Control activities in the field.

C) Specialized Training

1) Threat assessment & Risk Management

2) Quality Control Training

3) Security Programmes Development



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1.5 Certification of Aviation Security Instructor

1.5.1 Education Qualifications and Experiences:

Any university qualifications or diplomas preferably in the fields of military study Aviation

Engineering, security, protection or any similar disciplines related to civil aviation in general and the

security of civil aviation in particular and with at least three years experience in aviation field.

1.5.2 Knowledge:

Knowledge of international legislation in the field of Civil Aviation Security, the most important of

which are:


b) Security Systems and access control

c) Baggage & Cargo security

d) Aircraft Security & Searches

e) Restricted Articles and Prohibited Items

f) Contingency Procedures and overview of terrorism.

g) Facilitation Annex 9

h) Aviation Security Manual No. 8973

i) Facilitation Guide No. 9957

j) Civil Aviation Security Conventions

k) Knowledge of National and Civil Aviation Security Legislation:



3) Civil aviation regulations and legislation

1) Evaluate and analyze security programs and the various procedures employed at civil airports.

m) Methods of research, scientific analysis and methods of obtaining information.

n) Use of the computer.

1.5.3 Training and Qualification

a) Basic Aviation Security Course

b) Aviation Security Management Course or Aviation Supervisor Course.

c) AVSEC Mail and Cargo Course

d) Crisis Management Course

e) Aviation Security Instructor Course (AVSEC 123/Instructors)

f) National Auditor and Inspector Course

g) Airline Aviation Security Training (2 days Foundation, 3 days specialized).



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1.5.4 AVSEC Instructor Certification:

a) After all the requirements and qualifications received have been fulfilled, the employer to

which the person is applying shall apply for a certificate that has been filled in according

to the attached form through his sponsors to which it applies.

b) Civil Aviation Security Department (CASeD) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation

(DGCA) shall review the application, which a certificate for practicing a profession shall

be issued as a Civil Aviation Security Instructor.

c) The certificate renewal process shall be valid for two years.

d) For re-certification, the certified instructor shall deliver a minimum of 2 Aviation Security

Training per year, if not, he shall be subjected to full or specially designed Re-fresher

training and the evidence that the instructor has conducted 2 AVSEC courses per a year.

1.5.5 Exemption:

Except for experts and approved instructors by the International Civil Aviation Organization

(ICAO) and approved instructors by another Contracting States, provided that documents are

submitted to the DGCA/CASeD prior to the training for approval.



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1.6 Certification of the National Airline Security Manager / Air Cargo Security Manager /

Airport Security Manager


Any university qualifications or diplomas preferably in the fields of military study Aviation Engineering,

security, protection or any similar disciplines related to civil aviation in general and the security of civil

aviation in particular and with at least three years experience in aviation field.

1.6.2 Knowledge:

Knowledge of international legislation in the field of aviation security, the most important of which

are:



c) Aviation Security Manual No. 8973

d) Facilitation Guide No. 9957

e) Civil Aviation Security Agreements

f) Knowledge of national and civil aviation security legislation:



3) Civil aviation regulations and legislation

g) Evaluation and analysis of security programs and the various procedures employed at civilian

airports.

h) Methods of research, scientific analysis and methods of obtaining information.

i) Use of the computer.



b) Aviation Security Management Course or Aviation Security Supervisor Course

c) Aviation Mail and Cargo Security Course


e) National Auditor and Inspector Course

f) Airline Aviation Security Training (2 days Foundation, 3 days specialized).



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1.7 Certification of Airport Security Inspector


Any university qualifications or diplomas preferably in the fields of military study Aviation Engineering,

security, protection or any similar disciplines related to civil aviation in general and the security of civil

aviation in particular and with at least three years experience in aviation field.

1.7.2 Knowledge:

Knowledge of international legislation in the field of aviation security, the most important of which are:



c) Aviation Security Manual No 8973

d) Facilitation Guide No 9957

e) Civil Aviation Security Agreements

1.7.3 Knowledge of National and Civil Aviation Security Legislation:

a) Civil Aviation Law of the State of Kuwait

b) National Civil Aviation Security Program

c) Civil Aviation regulations and Legislation

d) Evaluate and analyze security programs and the various procedures employed at civil

airports.

e) Methods of research, scientific analysis and methods of obtaining information.

f) Computer Usage.



b) Aviation Security Management Course or Aviation Security Supervisor Course

c) Aviation Mail and Cargo Security Course


e) Audit & Inspection Technique / Quality Control or National Auditor and Inspector Course.



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1.8 Certification of X-ray Screener

1.8.1 Qualifications:

Shall have a minimum of one year experience in Aviation Security.

1) Airport Screeners shall be physical attribute, emotionally stable and mental state of health to

be able to perform their duties to an adequate standard.

a) High School as a minimum.

b) Certificate of medical fitness for hearing and sight / certificate of color.

2) Perception suitable for operating color x-ray equipment and checking color coded periods:

a) X-Ray equipment training course (Basic ASTP123 — Basic Training Course)

b) On-Job Training (OJT).

3) An ability to recognize objects highlighted by X-Ray Screening.



b) Specific specialty course on the X-ray security equipment



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1.9 Required Documents

1.9.1 Documents to be submitted by the Applicant:

a) Official cover up letter

b) Copy of the Civil ID

c) Filling the form DGCA /CASeD Form 2300

d) Copy of certificates and qualifications

e) Two photos measuring 3" x 2" with a blue background

f) Copy of valid passport.

1.9.2 Sequence and Details of Certification Work Steps:

a) The applicant fills out the applicable form through the official website of the Directorate

General of Civil Aviation (https://vvww.dgca.gov.kw).

b) Civil Aviation Security Department of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation shall:

Review the application and verify the required documents.

c) The applicant shall pay the assigned fees (governmental bodies and authorities shall be

exempted from fees).

d) If the applicant satisfies all the requirements and criteria laid down in the guidance

material and national requirements, Civil Aviation Security Department issues the

certificate accordingly.

e) Hand out the certificate to applicant. The certificate is valid for two years.



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2.1 Approval of Civil Aviation Security Institute / Center

2.1.1 Documentation and Information to be submitted by the Applicant:

a) Initial Application Form (DGCA/CASeD Form 2301)

b) Submit attachments attached to the application form indicating the names, addresses and

qualifications of the managers, instructor, and employees who will occupy the

administrative positions in the company, indicating that he has sufficient number of

qualified staff for administrative positions, describing and specifying the responsibilities

and obligation in each suitable person for administrative and managerial positions.

c) Provide a list of Aviation Security Training standard packages (ASTPs) and, relative

documents and programs.

d) A list of trainers' names, qualifications and certificates.

e) Types of courses to be trained.

f) Any other information requested by the Authority.

g) Submit the application (DGCA/CASeD Form 2301) stating all the required information

and signed by the applicant or the official commissioner who will follow the approval

process.

h) The applicant signs affidavit stating that all information and documents provided are

correct and accurate.

2.1.2 Sequence and Details of Stages of Work:

a The founders of the Institute shall submit the initial application.

b) Receipt of the initial application from the founders of the Institute.

c) Preliminary assessment by Civil Aviation Security Department of the Directorate General

of Civil Aviation for the project and guidance material.

d) If the initial application is accepted, the operator is required to submit the formal

application.

e) The operator shall submit the request in accordance with the required attachments.

f) Civil Aviation Security Department shall start the approval process by reviewing the

documents.

g) The Department shall set an inspection date of the facility.

h) An official letter is issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to issue an

operating certificate as specified in the instructions if the operator's application is

matching the condition.

i) An official letter is issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation issuing a

temporary operating approval and conditional on the correction in case the operator's

application is in compliance with some deficiencies.

j) The approved applicant cannot obtain the certificate, unless the charges and fees are paid.



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2.1.3 Time Required for an Aviation Security Institute / Center Approval:

The time required to obtain the approval of the Institute or the Center 90 days after submission and

completion of the requirements of the official application.

DGCA/CASeD Form: 2300 Page 1 of 2 Issue 01, Rev. 01, Oct 2019

APPLICATION FOR AVSEC STAFF CERTIFICATE (ASC)

AVSEC Manager Instructor Inspector Screener

Notes: i) Read the form thoroughly and complete the appropriate sections only.

ii) Complete the form in BLOCK CAPITALS or tick boxes unless otherwise indicated.

SECTIONS TO BE FILLED (Complete Sections Listed must be filled)

Issue(Section1,2) Renewal (Section 1,2)

Duplicate (Section1, 2,3) Change of Details (Section 1, 2,4)

SECTION 1 - Personal Particulars of Applicant

Name (As Passport)

(Surname First) (Given Name) Gender: M F

Name of Employer

Contact No.

ASC Number

Staff Number

Designation Passport No.

Nationality Passport Validity

Date of Birth Residence Validity

Copy of Relevant Approved Courses Certificate (As applicable)

SECTION 2 - Declaration

I hereby declare that I have completed all the Required Training and the information provided above is true.

Name _______________________________________________ Date: _____________________________

SECTION 3 - Duplicate (Damaged/Lost/Stolen)

Circumstances of Damage, Lost or Stolen ASC :

First Occurrence Repeated Occurrence Employer / Police Report attached: Yes No

Note : In case of lost / Stolen ASC, Police Report must be enclosed


SECTION 4 - Change Of Details

PREVIOUS CURRENT

Change of Name

Change of Nationality

Change of Occupation

Change of Passport Details

Miscellaneous

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (must be enclosed with Application)

For Initial Issue/ Renewal*/ Duplicate/ Change of Details

1 Covering Letter from the Operator 5 Copy of valid Civil ID

2 Application Form No. 1441 duly filled 6 Prescribed Fee

3 Copy of Passport showing Personal Information, Residency validity, Passport validity 7 1 Photograph size (2”x3”) with Blue background

4 Copy of valid Employer ID *For Renewal Item No.7 is not applicable

NOTE: Certified Official Documents proving applicant’s claims must be enclosed.

FOR DGCA USE ONLY

Documents are in order and Valid Approved Rejected

Remarks (If any): ____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: ________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________

Civil Aviation Security Director Signature:

Date:


APPLICATION FOR CIVIL AVIATION SECURITY TRAINING INSTITUTE /

TRAINING CENTER (APPROVAL / RENEWAL )

No.

1. Name of Certificate Applicant:

2. Nationality of Certificate Applicant:

3. Name of company or corporation:

4. Trade Name:

5. Registration No. in the Ministry of

Commerce and Industry Date of Registration

6. Registration No. in the Ministry of Interior:

7. Equity Capital:

8. Headquarters:

9. City: Region:

10. No. of Working Trainers Their Qualifications Their Nationalities

11. Other Branches Location:

12. Business of the Company Other Than Aviation Security Training:

13. Other Current Company Projects:

14. I hereby declare that I have completed all the Required Training and the information

provided above is true.

Owner Signature:__________________________ Date:___________________

15. For DGCA Use Only:

Name Signature Date

16. Approval of Section Head: Approved Reject

17. Approval of the Director of Civil Aviation Security Department: Approved Reject