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[Pre-Order] Airport Security Officer Recurrent Training: Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)

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Overview

About this course

1.0h$50

The Airport Security Officer Recurrent Training: Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) course reinforces the procedures for the correct and effective use of explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment as part of airport security screening. 

It covers equipment set-up and operation, sampling techniques and results interpretation, contamination risks and common operational challenges, documentation and reporting requirements, and the importance of maintaining privacy, dignity, and professionalism throughout the screening process.

This course forms part of the Airport Security Officer Recurrent Training (ASORT) Program, designed to support ongoing compliance, competency, and best practice in airport security operations.

Competencies

Competencies obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Describe the purpose, principles, and application of explosive trace detection (ETD) screening at airports.
  • Explain the requirements for preparing, checking, calibrating, and operating ETD equipment.
  • Describe correct ETD selection, sampling, and contamination-control practices for screening persons, baggage, and other articles.
  • Identify appropriate responses to ETD screening results, equipment issues, and screening-related risks.
  • Recognize the procedural, record keeping, privacy, and professional conduct requirements associated with ETD screening.
Content

Course content

The Airport Security Officer Recurrent Training: Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) course covers the following topics:

  • What is ETD and how does it work?
  • Methods and equipment for collecting and analyzing samples.
  • Your responsibilities when conducting ETD. 
  • Procedures for ETD equipment set up, checks, calibration, and use.
  • Common issues that may be encountered when using ETD equipment and how to resolve them.
  • Selecting people or items for screening. 
  • The general sampling process. 
  • Areas to swab.
  • How to avoid contaminating the sample. 
  • Testing samples using ETD equipment. 
  • Possible sample results and the corresponding actions to take.
  • Managing false positives. 
  • Recording ETD equipment check and calibration results. 
  • Recording ETD sampling activities and results. 
  • Customer service standards and techniques when conducting ETD screening.
  • Safety considerations.
  • Maintaining privacy and confidentiality.

Airport campus licensing allows your airport to roll out Airport Security Officer Recurrent Training to all your security personnel quickly, easily, and cost effectively. Delivered through Klayo or via your airport’s local Learning Management System, campus licensing also provides the ability for your airport to customize the Airport Security Officer Recurrent Training (ASORT) Program courses to meet local requirements. For more information regarding an airport wide campus licence contact enrolments@olc.aero and we will be happy to assist.

Enroling

Who should enrol?

  • Security officers / personnel who have completed initial training and are required to undertake recurrent training to maintain competency.
  • Supervisors and team leaders responsible for overseeing security screening operations and supporting consistent application of security measures.
Customer Service Agent - Security Checkpoint
Supports passengers through security checkpoints, ensuring a safe, efficient, and welcoming screening experience.
Reviews

Customer reviews

Well structured content and easy to understand for online learning.

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The contents of the training course are detailed, practical and engaging.

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