# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2015/1998 of 5 November 2015 laying down detailed measures for the implementation of the ... basic standards on aviation security (Text with EEA relevance), Division 11.2.3.2

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Training of persons implementing screening of cargo and mail shall result in all of the following competencies:
(a)knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;
(b)awareness of the relevant legal requirements;
(c)knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls in the supply chain;
(d)ability to identify prohibited articles;
(e)ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;
(f)knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used;
(g)knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;
(h)knowledge of emergency response procedures;
(i)knowledge of protection requirements for cargo and mail;
In addition, where the designated tasks of the person concerned so require, training shall also result in the following competences:
(j)knowledge of screening requirements for cargo and mail, including exemptions and special security procedures;
(k)knowledge of screening methods appropriate for different types of cargo and mail;
(l)knowledge of hand searching techniques;
(m)ability to carry out hand searches to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles;
(n)ability to operate the security equipment used;
(o)ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment;
(p)knowledge of transportation requirements.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2015/1998/annex/n4/division/11/division/11.2/division/11.2.3/division/11.2.3.2 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2015-1998/annex-n4/division-11/division-11.2/division-11.2.3/division-11.2.3.2
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