Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TSAT-0005
Organization's ID:
TSA-ACD-PAX-TSO-BTP-CLASS
Organization:
Transportation Security Administration
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
2 weeks (80 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 interpersonal communications
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 criminal justice
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide the foundational training for New Hire and Returning TSO's to ensure mission and vision success. Additionally, significant improvements in TSA climate and culture can manifest through a systematic centralized Academy training program.

Learning Outcomes:

  • explain TSA's expectations of TSO's
  • demonstrate common items recognition on the x-ray
  • recognize prohibited and HAZMAT items based on shape, color, and density using X-ray analysis techniques
  • operate the X-ray Simulator
  • distinguish IED components
  • differentiate the characteristics of IEDs on x-ray images
  • apply Behavior Detection Awareness
  • demonstrate understanding of Phase I concepts
  • perform pat-down procedures
  • explain how transgender individuals are screened in accordance with Screening Checkpoint SOP guidelines
  • understand when LGA should be screened using the BLS and become familiar with the BLS machines
  • perform additional screening procedures for individuals
  • summarize AT procedures
  • demonstrate basic operation of checkpoint equipment
  • perform additional screening of accessible property procedures
  • apply and demonstrate screening procedures for WTMD, AIT, X-ray, and ETD station
  • explain screening checkpoint procedures and operating functions from Week 1
  • perform AIT, WTMD, PAT-DOWN, and ETD procedures for individuals with disabilities or medical conditions and their medical equipment/devices
  • explain how TSA sets ethical standard for excellence in transportation security
  • perform screening procedures for individuals of different risk levels
  • demonstrate screening operations and procedures for a Standard Screening Lane
  • analyze screening checkpoint standard operating procedures and appropriate professional engagement skills

General Topics:

  • Introduction to x-ray
  • Image analysis
  • Improvised explosive devices
  • Explosive trace detection
  • Behavior detection capabilities
  • Pat-down screening
  • Advanced imaging technology
  • Transgender screening
  • Bottled liquid scanner
  • Additional screening of individuals
  • TRX simulator (image interpretation)
  • X-ray operation
  • Introduction to equipment screening
  • Additional screening of accessible property
  • Standard and checkpoint screening
  • Individuals with disabilities screening procedures
  • Ethics
  • Risk-based screening procedures
  • Improvised explosive devices (live range)
  • Capstone checkpoint lab
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations

Minimum Passing Score:

70%
Supplemental Materials