TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF IN-LINE X-BIS SCREENERS

BCAS-TRG-DIV FORM – 15

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Course Description Course Code: 123/In-line/XST& C/BCAS

Purpose and Entry Requirement
Duration: 02 working days

TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF IN- Issued : March 8, 2008

LINE X-BIS SCREENERS
By : BCAS, TRG- DIV

Testing and Certification – Purpose :

As per Standard 3.4.2 and 3.4.3 of Annex 17 of ICAO, it is mandatory that persons
implementing security control are properly trained and also that the persons carrying out
screening operations are certified according to requirement of National Civil Aviation Security
Programme.

A. Target population :
(i) Airports Authority of India/respective airport operator or their joint venture
companies;
(ii) Subsidiary companies of the National Carrier or their Joint Venture established
for ground handling services subject to satisfactory observance of performance
standards as well as based on revenue sharing with the AAI/Airport operator;
and
(iii) Any other ground handling service provider selected through competitive
bidding on revenue sharing.
(iv) ASG/APSU – SI/Exe and above
(v) BCAS – Security Officers and above

B. Entry Requirements:
Trainees are required to satisfy the following criteria:

(a) Educational qualification: Graduation level

(b) Basic AVSEC - STP 123
(c) Age preferably 45 yrs or below but can be up to 55 yrs subject to being medically fit.
(d) Certification & Testing capacity: 20
(e) Have written and oral proficiency in medium of instructions (English/Hindi).
(f) Have forty hours of working experience with in-line HBS under the guidance of an
AVSEC trained supervisor.

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 COURSE SCHEDULE
IN-LINE X-BIS SCREENERS

1.1.1
SESSION DAY 1 DAY 2
1.1.2 DAY 3
MODULE # 1
Opening Ceremony. BCAS Specification on System specification
ONE Introduction In-line X-ray BIS Operations & analysis of
Course objectives, X-ray images & TIP
Trainee profiles.

TWO World overview, threat to Hold Baggage Handling Contingency Plan and
civil aviation & measures System and Design Fall Back Procedure of
to counter them HBS

THREE Role of BCAS and Analyst Work Stations Explosive Detectors –

National Civil Aviation and Image Keys Principle, operation of
Security Programme EDtS and EDS system different models
over view
MODULE # 2

FOUR BCAS Circulars and OOG System overview Security control

AVSEC Orders HBS requirements and measures of Registered
Terminology-Glossary specifications Baggage / Diplomatic
Bags/
Security control
FIVE General Principles Level wise procedure measures of Sensitive
Screening Principles Store/ Human remains /
Perishables etc

SIX Introduction/Definition Visit to In-line X-BIS Combined Test Piece

of X-ray theory (CTP) – testing
Safety precautions- procedure
Radiation-Gen safety

SEVEN Recognition of explosive System specification Factors influencing the

devices, Dangerous Operations & analysis of X-ray screening process
goods In-line X-ray images
MODULE # 3

EIGHT Bomb Threat Procedure. Threat Image Projection Passenger

(TIP), Principle, Profiling/Questioning
operation, MIS Technique

Note : After this training, the trainees shall have forty hours of working experience with in-line HBS
under the guidance of an AVSEC trained supervisor to be eligible for testing & Certification of
screeners.
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 STP 123/In-line/XST& C/BCAS

PROTOCOL AND GUIDELINES FOR TESTING AND CERTIFICATION OF

IN-LINE X-RAY SCREENERS
*****
(Duration : 02 Working Days)

Introduction : As per Standard 3.4.2 and 3.4.3 of Annex 17, ICAO, it is mandatory
that persons implementing security control are properly trained and also that the
persons carrying out screening operations are certified according to requirement
of National Civil Aviation security programme. The requirement has been
incorporated with the National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme in
the country.

2. In order to implement above requirement, committee of officers as under shall be

constituted by Commissioner of Security (CA) to test and certify the In-line
screeners: -
(a) Dy. Commissioner of Security (CA) / BDDS /COE
(b) Asst. Commissioner of Security (CA)
3. Venue for the test: Test will be normally conducted at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata,
Hyderabad, Bangalore & Chennai; or any other place decided by Commissioner
of Security (CA).
4. Total marks for the test : 100 Marks
(a) Theory Test : 40 Marks
(b) Practical Test : 60 Marks

5. The allocation of marks for practical test shall be as under: -

(a) Pre-operation checks. - 03 marks

(b) Performance on Operator Training System / CBT - 10 marks
(c) Documentation - 04 marks
(d) Contingency and Fall back procedure - 03 marks
(e) Threat Image projection (TIP) - 05 marks
(f) CTP performance test - 05 marks
(g) Interpretation of image at Level –4 - 10 marks
(h) Manual check of baggage at Level -4 - 05 marks
(i) Pre-ops check of Explosive Detectors - 05 marks
(j) Use and Operation of Explosive Detectors - 05 marks
(k) Response and reaction - 05 marks
Note : Minimum pass marks in the Theory and Practical mentioned above shall be
80 % ; and the aggregate of the candidate must also be minimum 80 % to be
declared pass.

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6. Course contents for Theory test: -

(a) World overview, threat to civil aviation operation & measures to counter them
(b) Role of BCAS and National Civil Aviation Security Programme.
(c) BCAS Circulars and AVSEC Orders
(d) Terminology – Glossary
(e) General Principles and Screening Principles
(f) Introduction/Definition of X-ray theory - Safety precautions- Radiation &
General Safety
(g) Dos & Don’ts for screeners
(h) Recognition of explosive devices, Dangerous goods.
(i) Bomb Threat Procedure.
(j) BCAS Specification on In-line X-ray BIS.
(k) Hold Baggage Handling System and Design
(i) Analyst Work Stations and Image Keys
(ii) EDtS and EDS system over view
(iii) OOG System overview
(l) Combined Test Piece (CTP) – testing procedure.
(m) Threat Image Projection (TIP), Principle, operation, MIS.
(n) System specification Operations & analysis of In-line X-ray images
(o) System specification Operations & analysis of X-ray images & TIP
(p) Contingency Plan and Fall Back Procedure of HBS
(q) Explosive Detectors – Principle, operation of different models.
(r) Security control measures of Registered Baggage / Diplomatic Bags / Sensitive
Store/ Human remains / Perishables etc.
(s) Passenger Profiling/Questioning Technique
(t) Factors influencing the X-ray screening process.

7. Guidelines for Practical Test :

(a) It is essential that testing requirements e.g. equipments, baggage etc. and
access to operational security equipment is planned well in advance by a
coordinator nominated by BCAS.

(b) Prior to the test, test team will ensure that the X-ray BIS, Explosive
Detector, Operator Training System are in working order.

(c) The individual shall be tested on OTS/CBT since In-line X-BIS at airports,
once operational, will not be available for T & C of In-line X-BIS screeners.
At Level-4, s/he shall be tested in stand alone X-BIS image interpretation
and response etc.

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(d) Coordinator shall arrange live models and dangerous goods to be made available
for test purposes. It is suggested that minimum of 10 baggage of different size
and shapes are prepared with live explosives, dummy detonators, assorted
batteries, bomb initiating mechanism, dangerous goods such as replica of
weapons, toy pistols, grenades, mines, IEDs, different types of fruits such as
apple, coconuts, bananas; water, alcohol and articles that are generally carried by
a passenger. Test to be conducted on a X-ray BIS in which candidate has more
confidence of the machine of his choice available at the location of the test.

(e) In addition the test team may use readily available items, such as knives, axes,
screwdrivers and chisels for screening on the person and in the baggage for
testing purposes.

(f) The coordinator shall also arrange the assistance of a trained X-ray operator /
supervisor during the test.

(g) In consultation with DCOS (BDDS)/COE, the explosives such as TNT, RDX,
PETN, PEK, Sheet / plastic explosives, dummy detonator, power source may
also be cleverly introduced in these bags. If live explosives are not available,
dummy explosives having similar shape, size and atomic number may be
prepared

Note: Representative of BDDS must ensure that all live explosives, which are taken
for practical test, are properly checked and accounted thoroughly after
training. DCOS (BDDS) may devise an appropriate system to ensure safety
measures and accounting of explosives.

(h) The practical test may be undertaken at airports in real time environment.

(i) 05 bags may be used for sample checks through X-ray as under: -

(i) Bag No. 1 One thick metallic container / item, which will show dark or
dense mass on the X-ray monitor;

(ii) Bag No. 2 One common item that could be a dangerous articles;

(iii) Bag No. 3 A pocket calculator/mobile phone/any electronic item with

dummy detonator;

(iv) Bag No. 4 A portable radio with dummy / live plastic explosives approx
200 gms;

(v) Bag No. 5 A clean bag without any dangerous article. It may contain normal
clothing and other articles carried by passengers.

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 (j) The Test Team will explain to the candidates that test will be conducted in three
parts.

(a) Part I: will consist of the candidates practicing and checking of the
security screening equipment.

(b) Part II: will allow the candidates to practice the screening tasks.

(c) Part III : will involve monitoring and interpretation of X-ray image

8. General :
(i) OTS/CBT of the manufacturer, whose system is installed at airport for
In-line X-BIS, shall be procured by airport operator concerned and made
available for T & C of In-line X-BIS screeners; and training purpose.

(ii) The Test Team will ensure that test proceedings are kept confidential till it
is approved by Commissioner of Security (CA);

(iii) The Team will complete the test proceedings and finalise the test results
before dispersal to their respective headquarters.

(iv) Certification of successful participants shall be done by BCAS HQ

Training Division within a fortnight.

(v) Training Division shall maintain proper records of certified screeners

(agency – wise).

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