Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TSAT-0008
Organization's ID:
TSA-TSO-BAG-3-BAG and SCR-BAG-NHTP-3BAG
Organization:
Transportation Security Administration
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
16 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 interpersonal communication
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 aviation security
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide TSOs with OJT before they are allowed to make independent judgments with respect to screening persons and property for entry into airport sterile areas or clearing checked baggage.

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Image Mastery Test (IMT) and Practical Skills Demonstration (PSD)

Minimum Passing Score:

100%
Supplemental Materials