Transguard Education Academy hosts aviation security

Notes and media contacts

Contact:

Frances Barton, Emirates' Corporate Communications;
T: (+9714) 2032144; M: (+97150) 650 3900; e:

About Emirates Group Security
Emirates Group Security has long been an industry leader in the development of systems and procedures to combat fraud. Based in Dubai, the division has achieved significant success through document verification, the forensic examination of counterfeit documents and the development of training programmes. The department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Edith Cowan University of Western Australia to conduct a Diploma course in Aviation Security Management in Dubai.

Also managed by Emirates Group Security, Transguard Guard Group LLC is a multi-service company based in Dubai that offers the following services:
• Security guard services
• Events and close protection security services
consultancy services
• Accredited Training and Educational services
• Aviation Security Services including screening and aircraft protection
• Security solutions, systems and technical services
• Safety training and consultancy
• Facilities and Events Management Services
• Recruitment and labour supply services
• Cash-In-Transit Security and Cash Processing

Transguard has the experience and expertise to provide and deliver quality turnkey services. The directors and management have vast experience within their respective specialist fields, within government and the private sector that can provide modern day 'one stop' solutions for companies and operators within the Gulf region.

Transguard Education Academy, provides high-quality, university-affiliated
educational and training programmes. The academy employs qualified tutors and education consultants who provide client-specific programmes. Curricula development includes research into comparable international syllabi to ensure a comprehensive programme.
A panel of specialists with academic and industry-specific expertise will approve all programmes.

The academy aims to become a world-class leader in the provision of educational programmes. The distinguishing factor of the academy is that it takes training to new heights by combining knowledge from various sectors and making all their programmes competency-based whilst providing an expanded educational component. What this means is that programmes offered are based on sound training and educational principles.

The academy is closely associated with the Edith Cowan University of Western Australia. On the industry front, it is associated with the Jordan Centre for Aviation Security & Safety (JCASS) which in turn is affiliated to ICAO, the Montreal-based International Civil Aviation Organisation.

Students who attend the academy will participate in courses supported by these institutions which may let them qualify for credits in comparable institutions internationally. All students of Transguard Education Academy will receive certificates marked with the international affiliations.