Cargo courses

Cargo Aviation Security Principles (CASP)

The CASP course is designed for those working in the warehouse but not handling secure cargo. The CASP course replaces the old Level A course.

CASP covers the following modules:

  • The Threat to Aviation
  • Aviation Security – Organisation and Legislation
  • Protecting air cargo – Warehouse
  • Reacting To and Reporting of Suspicious Circumstances & Security Incidents


 

Cargo Operative (CO)

The CO course is designed for those working in the warehouse and handling secure cargo (but not screening cargo). The CO course replaces the old Level D course. Drivers who also handle cargo and carry out any warehouse tasks should also attend the CO course.

CO covers the following modules:

  • The Threat to Aviation
  • Aviation Security – Organisation and Legislation
  • Protecting air cargo – Warehouse
  • Protecting air cargo – Drivers
  • Reacting To and Reporting of Suspicious Circumstances & Security Incidents
  • Security Controls for Air Cargo
  • Warehouse Acceptance & Dispatch of Air Cargo
  • Prohibited Articles
  • Methods of Concealment


 

Cargo Operative Screening (COS)

The Cargo Operative Screening (COS) course is for those working in the warehouse handling and screening cargo. The COS course replaces the old Level E course. Personnel carrying out screening by hand search must attend the COS course.

COS covers the following modules (as appropriate):

  • The Threat to Aviation
  • Aviation Security – Organisation and Legislation
  • Protecting air cargo – Warehouse
  • Protecting air cargo – Drivers
  • Reacting To and Reporting of Suspicious Circumstances & Security Incidents
  • Security controls for air cargo
  • Warehouse Acceptance & Dispatch of Air Cargo
  • Prohibited Articles
  • Methods of Concealment
  • Overview of Screening Methods and Selection of the Most Appropriate Method
  • Hand Search*
  • X-ray*

*Dependant on screening method employed.

The DFT Mandatory Conditions & Syllabus requires that modules 13 and 14 include an element of on-the-job training (OJT). This should be carried out in the workplace within 14 days of classroom training and be overseen by the Regulated Agent Security Manager.


 

Cargo Supervisor (CS)

The CS course is for those supervising personnel working in the warehouse handling and screening secure cargo. Those attending the CS course must complete the modules relevant to the activities that they will be supervising.

CS covers the following modules (as appropriate):

  • The Threat to Aviation
  • Aviation Security – Organisation and Legislation
  • Protecting air cargo – Warehouse
  • Protecting air cargo – Drivers
  • Security Controls for Air Cargo
  • Warehouse Acceptance & Dispatch of Air Cargo
  • Prohibited Articles
  • Methods of Concealment
  • Overview of Screening Methods and Selection of the Most Appropriate Method
  • Hand Search*
  • X-ray*
  • The Supervisor

*Dependant on screening method employed.

The DfT Mandatory Conditions & Syllabus requires that modules 13 and 14 include an element of on-the-job training (OJT). This should be carried out in the workplace within 14 days of classroom training and be overseen by the Regulated Agent Security Manager.


 

Cargo Manager (CM)

The CM course is for those managing the warehouse operations and the named security representative. The CM course replaces the old Level G course.

CM covers the following modules (as appropriate):

  • The Threat to Aviation
  • Aviation Security – Organisation and Legislation
  • Protecting air cargo – Warehouse
  • Protecting air cargo – Drivers
  • Reacting To and Reporting of Suspicious Circumstances & Security Incidents
  • Security Controls for Air Cargo
  • Warehouse Acceptance & Dispatch of Air Cargo
  • Prohibited Articles*
  • Methods of Concealment*
  • Overview of Screening Methods and Selection of the Most Appropriate Method
  • The Supervisor
  • Security Manager

* Abridged version for non-screener roles


 

Refreshers

all cargo courses must be refreshed within a 24 month period. these courses will include updated DFT information, and cover core modules relevant to levels undertaken

NXCT

THE PURPOSE of this Department for Transport mandatory test is to set a standard for security screening by ensuring that all operators of X-ray equipment can demonstrate the necessary skills to be effective at the X-ray screening task.

X-RAY EQUIPMENT within an aviation security environment can only be operated by someone who has passed the NXCT, computer-based competency test. There is a specific test for cargo X-ray operators and a separate test for staff screening baggage.

THE TESTS are computer based and last approximately 1 hour. The operator must pass the test each year (within 13 months) to remain qualified. The test is divided into 3 main parts – each testing a different aspect of the operator’s skills.

TO BE ELEGIBLE to sit the Cargo NXCT, candidates are required to hold a current Air Cargo Security ‘COS’ certificate which must include Module 14 from the training syllabus ‘Using Cargo X-ray Equipment’.

 

Known Consignor

Known Consignors are required to undertake approved Aviation cargo security training as there are tighter security controls in place to be compliant with EC Regulations.

The questions that we, as an approved DfT training company, are being asked, is what is the best way to get our staff trained. We have developed, to our knowledge, the only eLearning system that fully meets the DFT requirement in regards to you being able to choose the required modules of training for your staff. Your staff must only receive the modules of training that are relevant to their job function. It is not possible to train all your staff using the same training package. The eLearning computer based training gives you greater flexibility, but it may not suit everyone. In this case we continue to offer classroom based training at your site or our training.