Follow the steps to effectively complete the form.

1. Press the ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your document editor.
2. Begin with Section 1 – Applicant Information. Enter the required details such as ID number, company prefix, date of birth, full names, nationality, and contact information. Ensure that all mandatory fields are filled out correctly.
3. In Section 2 – Reference Details, list your references chronologically for the past five years, confirming the employment or education type for each reference provided.
4. Move to Section 3 – Criminal Record Check. Mark whether a UK criminal record certificate has been checked. Provide details of any overseas residency in the last five years and check if criminal records have been verified.
5. Complete Section 4 – General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) by confirming if the applicant has undergone the required training. Date and training provider information may also be requested.
6. In Section 5 – Card Requirement, indicate if the card should be valid for five years and whether any special card types are required.
7. Section 6 – Access Requirement requires you to select the necessary access areas and provide justifications based on operational need.
8. Fill Section 7 – Tools of the Trade as required, specifying if the applicant will carry restricted items airside and the reasons for doing so.
9. Review Section 8, which outlines how the provided information will be handled and used.
10. Proceed to Section 9 for the applicant's declaration. Confirm accuracy of provided information and agree to abide by the outlined terms.
11. Complete Section 10 for the Authorised Signatory Declaration, confirming the legitimacy of the application and the validation of identity and background checks.
12. After all sections are completed and double-checked, save your changes. You can then download, print, or share the form as needed.

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