Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: TSAT-0004 Version: 2 Organization's ID: SCR-PAX-TSO-BTP-PH1-CLASS Organization: Transportation Security Administration Location: Classroom-based Length: 3.5 days (30 hours) Minimum Passing Score: 70 ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026 10/1/2020 - 5/31/2023 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 human communication Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide agency fundamentals and basic technical skills for routing individuals in preparation for on -the-job training. Learning Outcomes: Understand how TSA’s history and innovative spirit establishes a culture of security effectiveness Explain how TSA sets the standard for excellence Describe the Officer’s workplace environment Apply effective communication skills Describe characteristics of Command Presence Perform TDC procedures Assist individuals with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Walk-Through Metal Detector Officer (WTMD) Discuss principles of Critical Thinking Recognize how to use countermeasures to combat possible manipulation attempts Discuss the evolution of transportation security based on the terrorist threat Identify general guidelines that apply to the screening of people and property Describe Risk-Based Security and how TSA assess risk Recognize prohibited items and items that are considered hazardous materials (HAZMAT) Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Divestiture Officer General Topics: Protecting our Homeland Terrorist Threat Guiding Principles Screening Policy Risk-Based Security (RBS) Workplace Environment Effective Communication Command Presence Prohibited/Permitted Items Travel Document Checker (TDC) Individuals with Disabilities and/or Medical Conditions Divestiture Officer (DO) Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) Critical Thinking Remaining Vigilant Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Methods of Assessment: Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Transportation Security Administration View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content