Aviation Security – Security staff (11.2.3.2- C2) – Screening of cargo and mail (theory)

Summary

This theoretical training provides participants with the knowledge required to understand and carry out security screening activities for air cargo and mail, in accordance with EU Regulation 2015/1998, point 11.2.3.2.

Participants learn about aviation security threats, legal requirements and the organisation of the secure air cargo supply chain. The course covers prohibited articles, concealment methods, screening procedures and the capabilities and limitations of different screening methods and equipment.

Particular attention is given to responding to suspicious or prohibited articles, protecting screened cargo and mail, and understanding the responsibilities of personnel involved in aviation security controls.

Target Audience

This training is intended for personnel responsible for, or preparing to perform, security screening of air cargo and mail, including:

• Cargo and mail security screeners
• Personnel of regulated agents involved in screening activities
• Security personnel operating screening equipment or assessing screening results
• Personnel implementing screening controls within the secure air cargo supply chain

Objectives

By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Recognise aviation security threats and understand the applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Explain the organisation of aviation security and the responsibilities of personnel within the secure air cargo supply chain
• Identify prohibited articles and recognise common concealment methods
• Describe the different screening methods and their appropriate application
• Understand the capabilities and limitations of security screening equipment
• Explain the appropriate procedures when prohibited or suspicious articles are detected
• Identify the requirements for protecting screened cargo and mail against unauthorised interference
• Describe relevant emergency, transportation and security procedures

Course content

• Aviation security threats and acts of unlawful interference
• Legal and regulatory framework
• Security culture, insider threats and radicalisation
• Organisation of aviation security and the secure air cargo supply chain
• Roles and responsibilities in cargo security
• Prohibited articles and concealment methods
• Cargo and mail screening requirements and methods
• Capabilities and limitations of screening equipment
• Detection of suspicious articles and response procedures
• Emergency and incident response procedures
• Protection and transportation of screened cargo and mail
• Special security procedures and exemptions

Additional information

The training concludes with an examination in accordance with the applicable training and certification requirements.

Compliant with EU Regulation 2015/1998, point 11.2.3.2 and based on the applicable provisions of the Belgian National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme (NCASTP).