ASTI-TEEX-CO-CERT-COUNTER UAV-206 | Airspace Security and Drone Threat Awareness for Critical Infrastructure Protection
Foundational Counter-UAS Awareness
This TEEX-accredited programme delivers foundational knowledge in counter-UAS awareness — equipping personnel to identify, assess, and respond to unauthorized unmanned aerial system activity across protected airspace environments.
Airspace Threat Awareness
Drone detection principles and unauthorized UAV identification
Risk Assessment
Evaluating critical infrastructure exposure to drone incursions
Response Coordination
Basic response protocols within established security frameworks
Regulatory Awareness
Operational security and airspace regulation comprehension
Who Should Attend?
This course is purpose-built for frontline and supervisory personnel operating in high-security, airspace-adjacent environments where drone threats represent a credible and growing risk.
Airport & Aviation Ground Safety Staff
Personnel responsible for runway perimeter integrity and airspace clearance
Utility & Energy Sector Security Teams
Protecting power generation and distribution assets from aerial intrusion
Law Enforcement & Emergency Management
Officers assigned to airspace security and facility protection operations
Critical Infrastructure Security Personnel
Specialists safeguarding government and nationally significant installations
Prerequisites & Entry Requirements
Recommended Prior Knowledge
A foundational understanding of small UAS (sUAS) operations is strongly recommended. Completion of SUAS214 or an equivalent course provides the ideal grounding before undertaking this programme.
Basic security or operational safety training is preferred to ensure participants can contextualise response protocols effectively.
No Counter-UAS Experience Needed
This is an awareness-level course. No prior counter-UAS training or technical drone expertise is required — making it accessible to a broad range of security and safety professionals entering the field.
Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will possess the knowledge and practical awareness to contribute meaningfully to counter-UAS operations within their organisation's security framework.
Identify & Differentiate UAV Activity
Recognise unauthorized or hostile drones and distinguish between recreational, commercial, and malicious UAV operations
Explain Airspace Vulnerabilities
Articulate security gaps in both controlled and uncontrolled airspace environments affecting critical infrastructure
Assess Drone Incursion Risk
Evaluate threat levels posed by drone activity proximate to protected sites and infrastructure assets
Apply Response Protocols
Execute basic counter-UAS response procedures and support coordinated action with aviation and security authorities
Interpret Security Alerts
Analyse airspace security alerts and intelligence reports to inform timely, proportionate operational responses
Navigate Legal Frameworks
Demonstrate awareness of regulatory and legal airspace security obligations governing counter-UAS operations
Course Curriculum & Module Breakdown
This program is structured into six core modules, guiding participants from foundational knowledge to advanced understanding of counter-UAS strategies and operations.
Introduction to UAS & Airspace Fundamentals
Understanding drone types, capabilities, and basic airspace regulations.
Drone Threat Typology & Classification
Categorizing drone threats and their potential impact on critical assets.
Detection Technologies & Systems
Exploring radar, RF, acoustic, and optical detection methods.
Risk Assessment Methodologies
Techniques for evaluating drone incursion risks and vulnerabilities.
Response Protocols & Escalation Procedures
Developing effective action plans for various drone threat scenarios.
Legal & Regulatory Frameworks
Navigating the complex legal landscape governing counter-UAS operations.
Delivery Format & Programme Details
This comprehensive programme is designed for effective learning and practical skill development, delivered through a structured and engaging format.
Duration
2 Days / 16 Hours of intensive learning, structured for maximum knowledge retention.
Format
Blended — combines interactive classroom theory with practical scenario exercises.
Assessment
Evaluated through a written knowledge check and a scenario-based practical evaluation.
Certification
TEEX-accredited certificate awarded upon successful completion of all course requirements.
Class Size
Maximum 20 participants ensures an optimal instructor-to-student ratio and personalized attention.
Language
Course content and instruction are delivered exclusively in English for clarity and consistency.
Instructor Credentials & Programme Authority
Our Counter-UAS programme stands on the pillars of accredited excellence and real-world expertise, ensuring participants receive training of the highest calibre.
TEEX Accreditation
Endorsed by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, guaranteeing adherence to stringent educational standards.
Real-World Practitioners
Instructors possess extensive operational experience in counter-UAS and aviation security, bringing practical insights to the classroom.
Industry Subject Matter Experts
Our faculty are certified specialists, active in shaping best practices within the evolving field of unmanned systems security.
Globally Aligned Standards
Curriculum meets national and international security training benchmarks, preparing personnel for diverse operational environments.
Where This Programme Applies
Counter-UAS awareness is a critical operational requirement across multiple high-security sectors. This programme is directly applicable wherever airspace integrity and infrastructure protection intersect.
✈ Airports & Aviation
Runway perimeter defence and airspace safety operations
⚡ Energy & Utilities
Power grid, pipeline, and distribution infrastructure protection
🏛 Government & CNI
Critical national infrastructure and government facility security
🚔 Law Enforcement
Border security and public safety airspace operations
🏭 Industrial Facilities
Manufacturing and industrial site perimeter protection systems
Compliance & Standards Framework
This programme is designed in alignment with internationally recognised aviation security, information security, and business resilience frameworks — ensuring your team's competency meets the highest global benchmarks.
ICAO Annex 17
International aviation security framework governing threat response and protective measures at aviation facilities worldwide
ISO 27001
Information security management standard — ensuring sensitive intelligence and surveillance data is handled and protected appropriately
ISO 22301
Business continuity and operational resilience — embedding counter-UAS awareness into wider incident recovery planning
FAA UAS Security Guidance
Reference model for unmanned aerial system threat classification and airspace security response protocols
National Aviation Authority Regulations
Country-specific regulatory alignment ensuring operational legality and jurisdictional compliance in counter-UAS activitywww.ast.
Operational Compliance Integration
This programme embeds regulatory compliance directly into practical training scenarios — ensuring participants are not only aware of standards, but capable of applying them under real operational conditions.
📞 Office
868-610-7500
868-778-2135
868-727-8562
📍 Campus
46 Boundary Road, San Juan, Trinidad
TEEX Accredited Programme
Counter-UAS Awareness & Security