Cargo Security

Course Details

Who needs Cargo Training?

It doesn’t matter if you’re the cleaner or the Directed Party of a Cargo Regulated Agent; if you have unescorted access to a restricted area, you need formal regulatory mandated Cargo training. Our Cargo course ensures that all personnel with access to, or responsibility for driving, handling, screening or even managing secure air cargo have the necessary knowledge and skills required to undertake their role in a regulatory compliant and effective manner.

What is Cargo Training?

Redline offers high quality training targeted for those working at all levels within an air cargo environment. Don’t waste time on a specific course for each level when we can deliver the following courses progressively across your workforce:

Below is an example of the air cargo security training syllabus, showing you which part of your team requires what type of training:

Cargo Aviation Security Principles (CASP) (Previously Level A)

The Cargo Aviation Security Principles course is mandatory if you need unescorted access to a secure area, or are solely involved with secure areas but do not handle or have direct involvement with secure air cargo.

• The threat to aviation
• Aviation security – organisation and legislation
• Protecting air cargo – warehouse
• Reacting to, and reporting of suspicious circumstances and security incidents

This can be taught either online or by an instructor.

Cargo Aviation Security Principles-Drivers (CASP-D) (Previously Level B)

The Cargo Aviation Security Principles-Drivers (CASP-D) course is mandatory for those who are required to transport secure air cargo.

Students will study:

• Cargo Aviation Security Principles CASP
• Protecting Air Cargo – Drivers

This can be taught either online or by an instructor.

Cargo Aircraft Protection (CAP) (Previously Level C)

This Cargo Aircraft Protection course is mandatory if you are involved in implementing aircraft protection and aircraft security searches.

• Cargo Aviation Security Principles – CASP
• Protecting air cargo – aircraft*
• Security controls for air cargo
• Warehouse acceptance and dispatch of air cargo
• Prohibited articles
• Methods of concealment

*Please note, the protecting air cargo – aircraft module can be delivered as an additional module within the cargo operative course

This course can be taught online but also requires practical instruction for the aircraft search element.

Cargo Operative (CO) (Previously Level D)

The mandated Cargo Operative course is perfect if your role comprises implementing security controls for air cargo or mail, other than screening.

Students will acquire knowledge about:

• The threat to aviation
• Aviation security – organisation and legislation
• Protecting air cargo – warehouse*
• Reacting to, and reporting of suspicious circumstances and security incidents
• Security controls for air cargo
• Warehouse acceptance and dispatch of air cargo
• Prohibited articles
• Methods of concealment
• Protecting of air cargo – drivers*
• Protecting air cargo – aircraft*

*Dependent on required duties

This can be taught either online or by an instructor.

Cargo Operative Screening (COS) (Previously Level E)

This Cargo Operative Screening course is mandated for those involved in the screening of air cargo or mail through the use of visual inspection, hand search and x-ray. Please note, you are also required to complete a specified period of screening OJT and pass the Cargo National X-ray Competency Test (NXCT) before becoming qualified to operate an x-ray machine.

Participants will receive training in:

• Cargo operative – CO
• Overview of screening techniques and selection of the most appropriate method
• Visual inspection
• Hand search
• X-ray

This course can be taught on-line but also requires practical instruction for the inspection, search and x-ray elements.

Cargo Supervisor (CS) (Previously Level F)

The mandatory Cargo Supervisor course has been designed for those directly supervising persons implementing security controls. This training is required for supervisors of staff qualified up to and including cargo operative screening, or staff who have day-to-day responsibility for air cargo security procedures. Please note, supervisors 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.

Course content includes:

• Cargo operative screening – COS
• The security supervisor

This course can be taught either on-line or by an instructor. If the Supervisor is responsible for a searching and screening operation they also require practical instruction for the inspection, search and x-ray elements.

Cargo Manager (CM) (Previous Level G)

The mandated Cargo Manager course is ideal if you have general responsibility (at national or local level) for ensuring that a security programme and its implementation meets all legal provisions.

Participants will learn about:

• Cargo Operative Supervisor – COS
• The security manager

Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) Module 18

Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs are one of the most effective and efficient ways to screen air cargo, mail and freight, offering a real time detection capability for screening cargo for explosives in an operational environment.

This module of the Cargo Supervisor (CS) and Cargo Manager (CM) course is mandatory for personnel involved in the screening of air cargo or mail using Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs, this includes Dog Handlers and Cargo Screening Facility Independent Assessors.

Delegates will receive training in:

• Approved FREDD and Handler Team
• The advantages, disadvantages and limitations of FREDDs
• Company Operational Protocols
• Pre-Screening and Quality Assurance Requirements
• FREDD Screening Records
• The responsibilities of the FREDD provider, Handlers and trainers

Note: Free Running Explosive Detection Dogs (FREDDs) Module 18– can be delivered as an additional module in the Cargo Supervisor (CS) and Cargo Manager (CM) courses.

Why Choose Redline?

Our Instructors have a huge wealth of experience, with knowledge spanning UK, EU and ICAO regulations and can deliver this Department for Transport (DfT) certified course at our National Security Training Centre (NSTC) in Doncaster, or at a suitable venue of your choice. Students visiting the NSTC can make the most of up to date technology, including x-ray machines, and other equipment that is used in cargo and freight facilities, transit shed operations and fast parcel providers.

Is it Cost-Effective?

In addition to offering traditional instructor led training, Redline also offers a blended delivery solution that combines elearning (on-line) with instructor led practical delivery. By completing some of the learning on-line, the practical aspect is shortened which keeps your staff in the operation longer lessening the impact on resource and costs, without compromising on quality.

What Other Cargo Services do Redline Provide?

Our team are experts having been working within Cargo in the UK and abroad for a decade now and have extensive knowledge of Cargo legislation in a practical operational environment from small freight sheds to Fast Parcel International Gateways. Advising on the entire cargo network from unsecure freight as well as Secure Known Consignor packages, right through the Regulated Agent network to the airport and aircraft it departs on. No matter what your situation, or how big or small your operation is, it’s likely we’ll have experienced it and probably have embedded Cargo Managers operating in the same environment today. The following is a list of some of the Cargo Services we provide guidance, support, training and management of:

• Training the Cargo Directed Party
• Consultation to Cargo Directed Parties
• Embedding Cargo Aviation Security Compliance Managers to inspect, audit, monitor and protect your cargo network as well as run Risk and Advisory Group (RAG) meetings to support your Quality Assurance (QA) programme
• Embedding Cargo Aviation Security Training Managers to manage all aspects of training delivery to reduce cots with an effective training program from initial training, recurrent training, On the Job Training (OJT), 6×6, corrective training and Performance Assessments (PAs)
• Training of Cargo Aviation Security Compliance and Training Managers
• Consultation to Cargo Aviation Security Compliance and Training Managers
• Embedding Cargo Aviation Site Security Representatives (SSRs) to manage the compliance of your Regulated Agent facility
• Authorship of your Cargo Aviation Security Program – ASP
• Document authorship for Aviation Security documents from access control lists and key control registers right through to x-ray screening logs and Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) logs
• Conduct regular or one-off inspections or audits to measure the compliance of an entire cargo network or Regulated Agent facility
• Pre-Listing or Pre-Relisting inspections to confirm the Regulated Agent facility/ies will pass a CAA Regulatory Listing Inspection
• Quality Assurance Overt Testing and Covert Testing to measure correct and feed the training program to maintain UK and EU regulatory standards
• Provision of threat assessment, following the discovery of suspicious items
• Advice and training on the use of Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) in Cargo
• Advice and training on the use of Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Equipment in Cargo
• Advice and training on the implementation of Explosive Detection Dogs (EDD) Equipment in Cargo
• Advice and training on advanced x-ray screening techniques using enhancements
• Advice and training on dealing with consignments of dense items and the forthcoming Dark Alarm technology
• Regulated Agent Start-up Service – Consultancy, guidance and training from design to becoming regulated and beyond

No matter what it is you’re unsure about, or need, we will have the answer and service to assist at a competitive rate. References can be supplied to support. 

This course can be taught either on-line or by an instructor. If the Manager is responsible for a searching and screening operation they also require practical instruction for the inspection, search and x-ray elements.

For further information, call us on +44(0)1302 288360 or complete the enquiry form below.

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