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CBTA (Competency Based Training and Assessment) and changes to the DG regulations

Competency Based Training and Assessment is with us for all Dangerous Goods by Air training effective 1st January 2022 with the introduction of the 63rd Edition of the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.

This presentation from the SACAA provides details:

Dangerous Goods Training and CBTA

This change in approach is excellent news for industry as it allows us to train our people in what they need to know about Dangerous Goods to do their job properly and keep us all safe in the air. It also avoids training people on things that they will never ever use.

A lot of preparation and education, preparing new training programs for submission to the SACAA for approval and getting us all used to a new way of working, the good news is that the highly experienced team from Professional is here to assist, every step of the way!

In other news …

Dangerous Goods CAT 6 and Infectious Substance training

Professional is the preferred provider of Dangerous Goods CAT 6 and Infectious Substances training to a number of air carriers, ground handlers, freight forwarders and other role players in the air cargo industry.

As an IATA Accredited Training School our IATA recognised qualifications are accepted worldwide.

Our new home in Centurion

Professional had operated for many years from our Head Office at Lanseria International Airport and from offices in Wingfield Park in Boksburg.

We have now consolidated and combined these operations at a new Head Office complex in Centurion to be able to better serve our clients.

Visit our new Training Centre

We have created a new Training Centre in the Isando Business Park. This training centre will continue to serve our many clients on the East Rand. This centre opened on the 1st October 2021, please feel free to stop by for a visit should you be in the area.

Professional at the SAAFF Congress

Professional was represented at the recent SAAFF Virtual Congress, it was a great pleasure to meet old friends and make new ones at this excellent event. SAAFF did a sterling job in presenting a very high-quality virtual event, definitely the way of the future.

Customized training delivery

COVID has changed the way we do business and interact with our business partners and clients. Professional has adapted our training delivery options to provide complete flexibility to our clients in order for them to remain compliant and keep their operations safe and secure.

We have the following options available:

eLearning

Learners’ complete courses in their own time and at their own pace on our easy to use eLearning platform. This is particularly useful for people that need qualifications but who do not have the time to attend classroom training and who have access to a computer and an internet connection.

Virtual Training

The ultimate hybrid learning experience with courses being presented via our custom Teams Virtual Classroom, this provides the very best mix of remote learning with interaction with an experienced Instructor and with other attendees. Ideal for people who want a classroom experience without possible exposure to COVID.

On demand client specific courses can be provided tailored to your specific needs.

Classroom training

Traditional, in person classroom training is available for all our courses. These can be offered at your premises (subject to SACAA approval) or at our Training Centre in Hulley Road Isando. This is the ideal option for warehouse personnel, drivers, security people as it allows for direct face-to-face interaction with our very experienced Instructors.

e-Learning from Professional

We have enhanced and increased our eLearning offerings and we currently have the following courses available on our custom-built eLearning platform:

SACAA Approved Courses

- - Dangerous Goods (CAT 4,5,7,8,9,10,11 and 12)
  - General Aviation Security Awareness (ASAT)
  - Aviation Security Awareness (Cargo Mail Stores Supplies) (ASAT Cargo)
  - RPAS Aviation Security Awareness
  - Level 3 Aviation Security Manager – (Airports and Airlines)
  - Level 3 Aviation Security Manager – (Cargo)

General Courses

- - COVID-19 Awareness
  - Access Control
  - Digital Security Awareness
  - Lithium Batteries – The Safe Transport of Lithium Batteries by Air
  - Live Animal Regulations (AVI) Training
  - Temperature Control Regulations

These courses can be completed in your own time and at your own pace on our easy to use eLearning platform.

Please visit Professional eLearning to make your booking.

Professional Aviation Services Gets Featured in the November 2020 ICB On Wings Issue

#Professional_Aviation_Services Managing Director, #Robert_Garbett; engages the audience at the #8thBiennialICBInternationalConference.

“We business people have
the same power of creating
successful businesses or
destroying businesses by our
action or non-action”
Robert Garbett

Professional Aviation Services Managing Director, Robert Garbett addressed and interacted with the audience at the 8th Biennial ICB International Conference. Mr. Garbett was a speaker at the event, which was based on the theme from the International CEO’s conclave and was held shortly before the 8th Biennial ICB International Conference.

“Truth is the
property of no individual
but is the treasure of
all mankind.”
Robert Garbett

The theme was inspired by the idea of creating value by building trust, and the contribution of the MD of Professional Aviation Services was well suited for the occasion. Read more on his featured contribution in the below PDF or read online by clicking on the Flip Book button.

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Cyber Security for the Aviation Industry Webinar

Join us on Wednesday, 18th November 2020 at 11h00 CAT for this #CyberSecurity for the #AviaitonIndustry webinar.

We are excited about the upcoming Cyber Security for the Aviation Industry webinar and would like to invite you to attend.

Topics that will be covered include but are not limited to:

The need for cyber security in the aviation industry.
Typical threats for all aviation industry related stakeholders.
Case studies of past cyber attacks on the aviation industry.
Possible prevention and response methods for dealing with cyber security.
And much more….

Start the process of booking your seat for this event by using the below form.
Alternatively use the whatsapp line provided to get in touch regarding bookings.

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Virtual Training the Way Forward

Professional Aviation Services is currently an industry leading training provider in terms of delivering regulated courses for the transport of Dangerous Goods by Air as well as for Aviation Security, accredited by the South African Civil Aviation Authority. This includes RPAS Aviation Security Awareness Training for the drone industry.

With the recent introduction of our Virtual Platform we have now extended these training courses to a wider audience.

Virtual training

Professional Aviation Services virtual classroom courses provide real-time instructor-driven learning where participants can interact, communicate, view and discuss presentations, and engage with learning resources while working in groups, all in an online setting.

During the course, the delegate will also engage with learning resources while working in groups or on a one-on- one online training environment.

The benefits of Virtual Classroom Training

Live interactive instructor- driven sessions

Learn from the comfort of your own home or office
Combination of structure and freedom
Effective time management
Expanded world view
Synchronous discussions with classmates

Immediate feedback on tests
Sharpened digital skills

 NB – The courses not offered virtually are the Part 109 Passenger and Cargo Level 1 and 2 Screener and Supervisor Modules due to time spent conducting practical X Ray Image testing.

Covid-19 and Training

by JJ Cilliers, Training Manager

At Professional Aviation Services, we take the Health & Safety of all our staff, learners and visitors very serious, and prior to opening our classroom-based training, implemented all the necessary COVID-19 protocols as per required regulations.

Completed risk analysis of our facility.

Sanitised our facility, and doing preventative sanitising every Friday.

Completed and implemented a ‘back to work plan’

All above documentation together with a Covid-19 ready checklist was sent to the SACAA.

All our staff were issued with the necessary PPE

All staff received Covid-19 awareness training

Implemented a full screening process at our reception area, temperature of all staff, learners and visitors are checked and recorded upon entering and leaving our facility.

We follow a strict rule, ‘no mask no entry “

Our classrooms are sanitised before and again after every class.

Each class has hand sanitisers available, and learners must sanitise when entering and leaving the classrooms.

During classes, strict social distancing is observed by our instructors and learners, we only allow 1 learner per desk, this ensures a distance of 2 meters between learners.

Our breakaway area is sanitised before and after use.

No meals are served during the pandemic, and learners are required to bring their own stationary i.e. pens and writing pad, these items are not supplied, and no sharing allowed. Professional will provide the necessary course books.

All equipment used during any training intervention, is sanitised before and after use.

In short, Professional Aviation Services, is ready to welcome all our learners back to our facility, but NEVER letting our guard down, or relaxing when it comes to the health & safety of our staff, learners and visitors.

BE SAFE!!!

New Security courses available

Professional Aviation Services is a PSIRA registered training school, certified to present grades E to A. PSIRA number: 2016373, T1864

1. GRADE E (PATROL OFFICER)

Aim Of Course

The purpose of this training is to ensure that new training Officers are introduced professionally in the Private Security Industry and know what is expected from them with regard to upholding the Law as Security Officers.

2. GRADE D (ACCESS CONTROL)

Aim Of Course

The purpose of this module is to train Security Officer`s how to conduct Access Control at the egress point, also to ensure that they know and understand how the 3 ‘’D’’ principles of physical Security works in conjunction with Security Officer`s

3. GRADE C (PROTECTION OF INFORMATION OFFICER)

Aim Of Course

The purpose of this module is to ensure that Security Officers with grade C are able to protect Classified information to civilians, also know how to conduct Emergency situation in their presence and to save lives in their designated areas and also be able can assess risk and deal with it professional.

4. GRADE B (SUPERVISION)

Aim Of Course

This learning unit improves officers to an advance level of Supervision. Officers are equipped with the knowledge of Supervision also how to conduct On Job Training, Handling of Parade and the Hosting and lowering of Flags.

5. GRADE A (MANAGEMENT)

Aim Of Course

This learning programme help the Security Officers on how to manage the site ,also how to gather evidence during accidents and incidents on site under his /her management, it is also encourages the importance of inter action on site and the benefit of it when is implemented professionally.

eLearning Progress

COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. Not only has it changed the way we do things in our personal lives but more importantly the way we do business. COVID-19 has impacted us all, we can no longer do everyday tasks the way we have become accustomed to – even now there are still some restrictions prohibiting certain everyday activities that we once took for granted. It is in situations such as the ones we currently face, that as a company we had to adapt to a new way of doing business while still providing the level of professionalism our clients have become accustomed to.

With the approval of the SACAA, Professional Aviation Services has been diligently working on their eLearning platform to make more courses available in an eLearning format.

Several courses are already live and available, and we encourage you to explore our digital platform. The team at Professional Aviation Services is working tirelessly to make even more of our courses digital for both your safety and convenience.

The team has developed and published the following courses;

Dangerous Goods CAT 4
Dangerous Goods Category 10, Category 5 and Category 8 will be available online shortly.

The other courses that we will be introducing online are Level 3 Aviation Security Management (Airport and Carrier) and (Cargo) and Aviation Security Awareness Training for Cargo.

We are aware of the demand for courses such as the RPAS (Remotely Piloted Air Systems) for the drone industry, this course is scheduled for development in the upcoming weeks. The team is hard at work to bring the convenience of eLearning directly to you to be accessed in the comfort of wherever you may find your new office to be during these trying times.

For more information please contact us at info@professional.aero