IST Prepares 43 Aviation Business Students for CWIE Placements Through Criminal Background Checks
Strengthening student readiness and awareness of aviation safety requirements before entering professional workplace training.
The International School of Tourism (IST), Suratthani Rajabhat University, organized a criminal background check for 43 second-year Aviation Business students at Forensic Science Center 8, Phunphin District, Surat Thani Province, as part of their preparation for Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE).
On November 10, 2026, the Bachelor of Arts Program in Aviation Business at the International School of Tourism, Suratthani Rajabhat University, brought 43 second-year students to undergo criminal background checks at Forensic Science Center 8 in Phunphin District, Surat Thani Province. Aviation Business faculty members supervised and supported the students throughout the activity.
Criminal background screening is an important preparatory step before students enter professional workplaces, particularly in the aviation industry, where safety standards, responsibility, and personnel qualifications are essential. The process supports students in meeting relevant workplace requirements before undertaking practical training.
The activity forms part of the program's preparation for Cooperative and Work-Integrated Education (CWIE), which connects academic learning with real-world professional experience. This approach aims to strengthen students' professional competencies, sense of responsibility, and understanding of aviation industry standards.
The International School of Tourism remains committed to preparing students with the knowledge, professional skills, and personal attributes needed for workplace environments. Through CWIE preparation activities, IST aims to support students' transition from classroom learning to professional experience and future careers in aviation.
Alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals
This activity aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the following areas.
| SDG Goal | Goal | Relevance to IST Activities |
|---|---|---|
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SDG 4
Quality Education |
Supports quality education by connecting academic learning with practical workplace preparation through CWIE. The activity contributes to students' professional readiness and understanding of aviation industry requirements. |
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SDG 8
Decent Work and Economic Growth |
Supports workforce readiness by preparing students to meet relevant workplace entry requirements, emphasizing safety, responsibility, and professional qualifications in the aviation industry. |
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SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals |
Reflects coordination between the university and an external public agency through the students' background screening process at Forensic Science Center 8, supporting their preparation for workplace training. |
