Security X-ray Screening & Electronic Detection Course

Objective To provide trainees with the knowledge and skills required to undertake the duties of a security screening operator, in preventing dangerous and prohibited items from entering a secure area.

COURSE OVERVIEW Screening point setup. Equipment used. Threat Identification. Threat Response. Assessment.

Walkthrough Detector Hand Held Detector X-ray Machine

Full Body Scanner Backscatter X-Ray and Millimeter Wave Screening Body scanners produce detailed, three-dimensional images of individuals, and are used primarily to identify hidden weapons which would normally not be seen. All major Australian airports have now installed Full Body Scanners.

Typical Screening Point Layout Public Access Area Screening Point Sterile Area/Secure Area

Controlling The Flow Of People Public Access Area Screening Point Sterile/Secure Area

Processing – Stage 1 Loose items Mobile Phones Coins Keys Wallets To be placed in plastic trays.

Processing – Stage 2 Loose items are scanned. Xray image interpreted

Processing – Stage 3 Person passes through the walkthrough metal detector. If alarm activates then repeat Stages 2 & 3.

Processing – Stage 4 If walkthrough alarm activates again then: Conduct a search with the hand held metal detector.

Useful Links | Manage conflict through negotiation | Control persons using empty hand techniques | Apply first aid