AVSEC Certificate: validity, download and use in procedures

Obtaining the AVSEC certificate is one of the key steps to be able to work in airport environments where civil aviation security training is required. At Centro AVSEC, the process is designed so that you can take the online course, pass the exam and download your certificate immediately once approved.

But, once you have it, it is good to know what to check, how long it is valid and how it is used within the airport ID accreditation process.

When is the AVSEC certificate obtained?

The certificate is obtained after completing the AVSEC 11.2.6 training and passing the final exam. At Centro AVSEC, the certificate is automatically generated in PDF format and is available for immediate download after passing the assessment.

This allows you to move forward without waiting and have the document at the moment you need it for your procedures or to present it to the company that manages your access to the airport.

How valid is the certificate?

The AVSEC 11.2.6 certificate is valid for 5 years in Spanish airports.

This means that, during that period, the certificate certifies that you have passed the corresponding training. Once its validity ends, it will be necessary to renew it through the corresponding training to continue complying with the training requirement.

What to check when downloading it

Before saving or sending your certificate, carefully check that the personal information is correct. It is advisable to keep a copy on your computer, another on your mobile and, if your company requests it, send it through the indicated channel.

It is also important to check the date of issue, since the validity of the certificate is calculated from that date.

• Name and surname.
• Identity document, if it appears on the certificate.
• Issue date.
• Course taken and certificate details.
• PDF file saved successfully.

Use of the certificate in airport ID accreditation

The AVSEC certificate should not be confused with the physical airport ID accreditation or access card. The certificate certifies that you have passed the required training; Airport accreditation is part of a specific procedure for people who need to carry out their activity at the airport. Aena describes this service as the issuance of accreditations or authorizations for people and vehicles that work at the airport.

In the case of access to Restricted Security Zones, Centro AVSEC explains that AVSEC 11.2.6 training is mandatory to be able to access these areas unaccompanied and that, without this certificate, the corresponding accreditation cannot be obtained.

Therefore, the certificate is an important piece of the process: it does not replace accreditation, but it helps meet one of the necessary requirements to apply for it.

Simple and uncomplicated management

With Centro AVSEC, the journey is direct: you take the online course, pass the exam and download your certificate in PDF instantly. Afterwards, you can use it within the airport ID accreditation process that corresponds to your company, position or airport.