Hold Baggage Screening
About This Course
This course is designed to equip participants with the fundamental knowledge and operational skills required to perform Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) duties in accordance with aviation security standards and regulatory requirements.
Participants will learn to operate conventional X-ray machines, Explosive Detection Systems (EDS), and Explosive Trace Detectors (ETD) such as the SABRE 5000. The course also emphasizes threat recognition, including firearms, explosives, incendiary devices, dangerous goods, and liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAGs).
Through a combination of classroom instruction and practical hands-on training, this course provides the foundational competencies needed to detect prohibited items, interpret X-ray images, and follow established screening procedures, ensuring the safety of passengers, staff, and aircraft operations.
This unit is developed in accordance with Airport Police Division (APD) guidelines and is a mandatory requirement for personnel assigned to Hold Baggage Screening roles within the airport environment.
What You'll Learn
1. Know the Roles and Responsibilities of a Hold Baggage Screening Operator
2. Recognise Firearms, Explosives, Incendiary Devices, Dangerous Goods, Liquid Aerosols and Gels
3. Use of Conventional X-ray equipment
4. Understand the Process, Procedures and Protocol of Hold Baggage Screening
5. Know the function and use of Explosive Detection Systems (EDS)
6. Know the function and use of Explosive Trace Detector – SABRE 5000
7. Acquire the Basic X-ray Interpretation skills
Entry Requirements
Completed Basic Aviation Security Course