Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TSAT-0007
Organization's ID:
SCR-APT-BTP-BAG, SCR-BAG-NHTP-XTRAIN-COLAT-ITEM, TSA-ACD-TSO-XOVR-BAG-BTP-CLASS, TSA-ACD-TSO-DFO-CLA
Organization:
Transportation Security Administration
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
1.5 days (7 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 public safety
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide an introduction to the TSA Checked Baggage Crossover course and the knowledge, skills, and abilities to function as a TSO at a Checked Baggage screening location. This course must be completed with Checked Baggage (CB) On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify checked baggage permitted and prohibited items
  • Describe checked baggage screening procedures
  • Conduct checked baggage physical searches
  • Perform the checked baggage Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) Protocol procedures
  • Follow checked baggage ETD alarm resolution procedures

General Topics:

  • TSO safety and awareness
  • Screening procedures
  • Prohibited and permitted items
  • Physical search
  • Explosive trace detection
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Practical Skills Demonstrations (PSD)

Minimum Passing Score:

100%
Supplemental Materials