Course Details
The Al Qaida attacks against aircraft carrying only cargo of October 2010 underlined the inherent vulnerability of air cargo operations.
The EU and UK DfT demand high quality training for all those employees conducting key tasks within the air cargo environment, Redlines’ DfT certified course fulfils all the key elements that are required and combines our industry leading and renowned ability to add practical training in either our training centre or your premises. The NSTC is fully equipped with cargo x-ray machines and other technology used in Transit Shed Operations, expeditors and fast packet providers.
Our highly experienced instructors are subject matter experts in all ‘chapter 6’ requirements. Other areas where Redline have grown rapidly within the air cargo environment include:
- Aviation Security Programme authorship
- Monitoring of compliance to EU/UK regulations
- Provision of threat assessment following discovery suspect items
- Advice on dealing with consignments of dense items
The following is a breakdown of the air cargo security training syllabus and shows who in your team requires what training:
Level A
The air cargo Level A course is mandatory for staff that have access to secure areas but do not have direct involvement with SPX air cargo. Categories of staff that require this training may include office staff, cleaners or permanent tradesmen.
Course content includes:
- General security awareness
- International and National objectives of aviation security
- Principles of the air cargo security
- Responding to suspicious circumstances
- Reacting to threat warnings
Duration: One day
Level B
This aviation cargo Level B course is mandatory for drivers with specific responsibility for SPX cargo but who do not handle it. An example may be the driver of an articulated vehicle who has no access to the SPX.
Course content:
- Level A plus:
- Drivers of vehicles
Duration: One day
Level C
Level C training is mandatory for staff involved with controlling access to, searching and loading of aircraft. Typically personnel loading an aircraft require this training.
Course content:
- Level A plus:
- Access control, cargo protection and patrolling control areas
- Searching, checking and controlling access to aircraft
- Recognition of firearms and explosives
Duration: One day
Level D
Level D training is mandatory for all staff involved in the handling or preparation of air cargo.
Course content:
- Level B+C plus:
- Methods of concealment
- Methods of making cargo known
Duration: Three days
Level E
Level E training is mandatory for all members of staff involved in the screening of cargo by x-ray. Please note delegates are also required to pass the Cargo National X-ray Competency Test (NXCT) before they are qualified to operate an x-ray machine and should also complete a specified period of OJT.
Course content:
- Level D plus:
- Using cargo x-ray equipment
- Physical examination
Duration: Three days with x-ray practical
Level F
Level F training is mandatory for supervisors of staff qualified up to and including Level E, or staff who have day-to-day responsibility for air cargo security procedures. Please note delegates are also required to pass the Cargo National X-ray Competency Test (NXCT) before they are qualified to supervise those undertaking x-ray screening duties.
The Course content:
- Level E plus:
- Security supervisor
Duration: Four days with x-ray practical
Level G
Level G training is mandatory for the ‘Site Security Representative(s)’ as nominated in your aviation security programme. The course will also be required training for your ‘Directed Party’ as defined in the Single Consolidated Direction (SCD).
Course content:
- Level F plus:
- Security manager
Duration: Five days with x-ray practical