Aviation & Maritime Security
Nationally recognised aviation & maritime security courses delivered by expert trainers across Australia.
Aviation and maritime security play a critical role in protecting passengers, crew, cargo and transport infrastructure across Australia. These courses are designed for people seeking to work in regulated transport security environments, including airports, air cargo facilities, cruise terminals and ports.
Training focuses on real-world screening operations, compliance with Australian transport security legislation, and the practical skills required to operate in high-throughput, security-sensitive environments. Whether you're entering the sector as a screening officer or progressing into a supervisory role, these nationally recognised qualifications provide clear, industry-aligned pathways.
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Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision-Security Screening)
Prepares experienced aviation security screeners to step into supervisory and team leader positions. Covers staff coordination, compliance oversight, and management skills for leading a screening team.
View Course → Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)
Specialist training for air cargo examination roles in regulated freight environments. Focuses on cargo examination and secure supply chains for regulated air cargo and freight operators.
View Course → Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Maritime Screening Officer)
Nationally recognised training for maritime screening roles at cruise terminals, ports, and wharves. Covers passenger screening and access control in compliance with Australia's maritime transport security legislation.
View Course → Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer)
Nationally recognised training for airport passenger and baggage screening roles, aligned to Australia's aviation transport security legislation. The recommended starting point for those pursuing a career in transport security.
View Course →Which Course Is Right for Me?
Each transport security qualification aligns to a specific regulated work environment. In most cases, you should choose the course that matches where you intend to work.
| Course | Who It's Best For |
|---|---|
| Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer) | For people seeking passenger and baggage screening roles at Australian airports. This is the most comprehensive entry-level transport security screening course and includes the core units also required for maritime and air cargo screening roles. If you are unsure which transport security environment you want to work in, this is the recommended starting point. |
| Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Maritime Screening Officer) | For people who already know they want to work in maritime environments, such as cruise terminals, ports and wharves, performing passenger screening and access control functions. |
| Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer) | For people seeking screening roles in regulated air cargo and freight environments, focusing on cargo examination, secure supply chains and compliance rather than passenger screening. |
| Certificate IV in Aviation (Supervision-Security Screening) | For individuals already working in aviation security who are progressing into supervisory or team leader roles, with responsibility for staff coordination, screening operations and compliance oversight. |
⭐ Students who want the broadest employment flexibility across all environments should consider starting with the Airport Screening Officer course.
About Aviation and Maritime Security
Most aviation and maritime security screening roles do not require a state or territory security licence. These roles operate under national transport security regulations, with screening functions governed by the Department of Home Affairs rather than state-based security licensing bodies.
To work in regulated aviation or maritime screening roles, individuals are typically required to hold:
- An Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC) or Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)
- Department of Home Affairs Screener Accreditation
An ASIC or MSIC is mandatory for employment in screening roles, as it authorises access to secure airport or maritime areas. These cards can only be issued where an operational need is confirmed by an employer, usually after a job offer is made. For those not yet employed, a Job Ready ASIC or Job Ready MSIC may be obtained to allow access to security-restricted training materials during study, without employer sponsorship.
Following qualification completion, aviation and maritime screeners must also complete the Department of Home Affairs Screener Accreditation Scheme. This process is arranged and supported by the employer and includes supervised workplace training, formal assessment by an approved accreditor, and ongoing re-accreditation requirements.
While not required for most transport screening roles, holding a state or territory security licence may provide additional employment opportunities in broader security roles outside aviation and maritime screening environments.
Why Study Aviation and Maritime Security with Asset College?
Aviation and maritime security roles are critical to protecting Australia's transport networks, supply chains and critical infrastructure. Asset College delivers training that aligns with national regulatory requirements and reflects the realities of contemporary screening, access control and threat detection responsibilities.
Our programs equip learners with the practical skills needed to identify risks, apply security procedures and contribute to safe, compliant operations in highly regulated environments.
Students learn from trainers experienced in airport and seaport security, giving them valuable insight into industry expectations, workplace processes and the importance of maintaining vigilance in dynamic operational settings.
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