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Aviation and Aerospace: Airport Security

Job sector: Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics

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Overview

Airports are huge transportation hubs - with millions of passengers arriving and departing from our UK airports every year. But, what can be done to keep our airports and passengers as safe as possible? 


Join this Sprint with the Civil Aviation Authority, and use your creative thinking and great ideas to tackle a key security challenge that affects every airport in the world. In the Sprint, you’ll investigate potential security issues around boarding gates, and, with the help of expert professionals, you’ll have the knowledge you’ll need to make some innovative suggestions on how to improve them. 


In this Sprint, you’ll be supported by Kirsty Richardson, Head of Aviation Security Compliance at the Civil Aviation Authority. Kirsty will take you through some of the key aspects of airport security, and provide an insight into some of the unique challenges that the sector faces. She will guide you through the task at hand, and showcase how organisations like the Civil Aviation Authority are working to tackle this. Plus, you’ll get the chance to hear more about Kirsty’s journey in the sector and the different career pathways available! 

What’s Included

This Sprint is a way for you to carry out a real-world task and will give you a taste of what a future career within aviation and aerospace could look like.


You’ll learn from your Civil Aviation Authority mentor through videos and compare your work with their model answers to refine your abilities even further.

What's covered in this Virtual Work Experience

Meet the Mentor

In this introductory module, you’ll meet with your mentor for this Sprint, Kirsty Richardson! Your mentor will share some insight into their career so far - including entry routes, why a career in aviation and aerospace was for them, and some key pieces of advice for people wanting to take their career possibilities to new heights!

Project Brief

Now that you’ve been introduced to your mentor and have some context for the activity, it’s time to discover the project brief! Your mentor will brief you on your project and give you all the information you need to complete the task. Kirsty will provide a breakdown of the Sprint and give an overview of the activity. Your mentor will also give you some valuable tips for completing the Sprint - so stay switched on and listen carefully.

Project Debrief

Once you’re happy and have submitted your answers, you’ll be given the chance to assess how you’ve done! Your mentor will go over how they would have approached the task, and you’ll also be able to download their model answer so that you can compare their work to your own work. By the end of this Sprint, you’ll have had a real glimpse into the world of aviation security!
Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
22 July 2024 - 22 July 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

I have a question about my application or programme eligibility

When will I hear back if I have been successful with my application?

Once you have applied for your programme, you will receive a confirmation email. You will be notified about the outcome of your application via email at least 3 days before the programme start date. Good luck!

Can I apply to multiple programmes?

Yes, you can sign up to multiple programmes with us. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any potential clashes.

Who can take part in the programme? (Age limits, some programmes have location constraints but most don’t etc.)

Most of our programmes require students to be in school/college. Some programmes require students to be based in specific regions of the UK, this is stipulated by the organisations themselves, and is not defined by Springpod.

However, the ages mentioned on our programmes are more of a guideline than a strict limit. As such, we more than welcome older students to apply as well!

I have a question about my assignment

How long does it take for assignments to be reviewed?

Assignments can take up to a week or longer to review and be marked complete. Rest assured, it will be reviewed soon and your certificate will be generated once your programme has been marked as complete.

What do I do if I upload the wrong file?

If you make a mistake when uploading a file, please email hello@springpod.com. We will be able to make a note on our system. Don’t worry, the outcome of your programme will not be affected by this.

I have a question about the programme dates, deadline or workload

How long will I have to complete this programme?

There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

When does the programme start?

Our programmes have various start dates, you can find the exact date on the programme website page. These are available here: https://www.springpod.com/virtual-work-experience/search

You will be notified if your application has been successful, 3 days before the programme start date.

What happens if I can't finish the work experience in time?

All programme material will remain accessible after the end date of the programme. Students can continue to work through their programme after the official end date. Although, if possible, we would strongly encourage students to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions.

How much work is required for these programmes? (Will I be able/should I complete more than one programme at a time)?

There is around 10 hours worth of work in total, spread across a two week period. The live talks will be available as recordings, so you can catch up on any work whenever possible.

When do the programmes run? (programme structure etc.)

Once you have access, you can view and complete the material as and when you can, within the time frame of the course in question (for example, within a two week period). In total, there is around 10 hours worth of work. The live talks will take place during weekday working hours. However, all live talks will be available as recordings and the courses can be completed at your own convenience. . There is no specific cut-off deadline for completing your programme (although, if possible, we would encourage you to complete all the work within the time frame, alongside the live webinar sessions).

I have a question about the live talks

What happens if I can't make a live talk/webinar?

All live talks will be available as recordings. You can access these at the same link used to access the live event. So don’t worry if you can’t attend a live webinar, a recording will be available for you to access through your programme within 24 hours of the live event finishing.

What software is required for the live talks?

We use a piece of software called BigMarker. It is a cloud based video hosting software. It requires no installations or downloads on your end, and will provide everything you need to join the live webinars through one simple link.

Will I be able to ask questions/do I have to have my microphone on?

You will have a chance to ask questions at the end of each webinar. These questions are typed out and then read to the presenter by the host of the live talk. There is no need to speak, and all student microphones will be muted for the duration of the live webinar.

I have a question about the certificate

Will I receive a certificate on completion of the programme?

You will receive a certificate on completion of your programme. It will be made available to download whenever your programme is marked as complete.

Aviation and Aerospace: Airport Security

Job sector: Supply Chain, Transport & Logistics

Award
Certificate of completion
Programme dates
22 July 2024 - 22 July 2025

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