Conducting Screening Using Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)

1h - $50.00 USD
Conducting Screening Using Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)

The Conducting Screening Using Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) course addresses the knowledge and skills required to conduct ETD screening at a security-controlled airport, including preparing ETD equipment for use, screening persons or articles using ETD equipment, and responding correctly to positive and negative ETD results.

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Competencies Obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Describe the methods, techniques, and processes for conducting ETD screening, including proper sampling and results interpretation.
  • Apply best practices for setting up, calibrating, operating, and maintaining ETD equipment.
  • Identify typical operational challenges, contamination risks, and mitigation strategies to enhance screening effectiveness.
  • Explain the necessary documentation, reporting procedures, and regulatory requirements related to ETD screening.
  • Demonstrate respectful and effective communication, ensuring privacy, dignity, and professionalism during the screening process.

Course Content

This 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.
  • ETD equipment set up, checks, and calibration.
  • ETD equipment operation.
  • Common issues that may be encountered with ETD equipment and actions to resolve.
  • 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 corresponding actions to take.
  • Actions to take in response to a positive result.
  • Managing false positives.
  • Contact and reporting procedures.
  • 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.

This course includes an integrated online assessment.

Candidates must successfully complete the assessment to receive a Certificate of Completion.

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Who Should Enrol?

  • Airport security personnel.
  • Personnel from security screening providers that operate at the airport.
  • Security trainers and supervisors.
  • Airport personnel interested in better understanding Aviation Security.
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Reviews

“Thanks, the course was engaging and found it well structured.” – Anisa

“Very informative” – Cathrina

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