Course Course Summary Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Course ACE ID: TSAT-0004 Organization's ID: SCR-PAX-TSO-BTP-PH1-CLASS Organization: Transportation Security Administration Location: Classroom-based Length: 3.5 days (30 hours) Dates Offered: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026 10/1/2020 - 5/31/2023 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 2 human communication Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: The course objective is to provide agency fundamentals and basic technical skills for routing individuals in preparation for on -the-job training. Learning Outcomes: Understand how TSA’s history and innovative spirit establishes a culture of security effectiveness Explain how TSA sets the standard for excellence Describe the Officer’s workplace environment Apply effective communication skills Describe characteristics of Command Presence Perform TDC procedures Assist individuals with Disabilities and Medical Conditions Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Walk-Through Metal Detector Officer (WTMD) Discuss principles of Critical Thinking Recognize how to use countermeasures to combat possible manipulation attempts Discuss the evolution of transportation security based on the terrorist threat Identify general guidelines that apply to the screening of people and property Describe Risk-Based Security and how TSA assess risk Recognize prohibited items and items that are considered hazardous materials (HAZMAT) Identify the roles and responsibilities of the Divestiture Officer General Topics: Protecting our Homeland Terrorist Threat Guiding Principles Screening Policy Risk-Based Security (RBS) Workplace Environment Effective Communication Command Presence Prohibited/Permitted Items Travel Document Checker (TDC) Individuals with Disabilities and/or Medical Conditions Divestiture Officer (DO) Walk-Through Metal Detector (WTMD) Critical Thinking Remaining Vigilant Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Instructional Strategies: Audio Visual Materials Classroom Exercise Discussion Lectures Methods of Assessment: Examinations Performance Rubrics (Checklists) Minimum Passing Score: 70% Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from Transportation Security Administration Advanced Resolution Conversation (ARC) (TSAT-0002) Behavior Detection Optimization and OJT (TSAT-0013) Checked Baggage (CB) On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program (TSAT-0008) Checked Baggage Crossover Training (TSAT-0007) Essentials of Leading Screening Operations (ELSO) (TSAT-0001) Essentials of Managing Screening Operations (EMSO) v2.0 (TSAT-0014) Explosive Detection Canine (EDC) Handler Course (TSAT-0010) Explosive Detection System (EDS)/On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol (OSARP) 3.0 and On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program (TSAT-0015) Instructor Development Course (TSAT-0009) Law Enforcement Training Program II (LETP-II) (TSAT-0012) View All Courses Page Content