Screeners and the Screener Organisation The way forward under Part 110 of the Civil Aviation Regulations of 2011

Purpose of this presentation Understand: Requirements for screener training Screener certification Screening Organisations

Part 110 Aviation Security Screener Certification Part 110 of the Civil Aviation Regulations effective 1st December 2016 Introduces the Screener Organisation to control all screening Introduces the certification of Cargo Screeners Specifies screening for catering by certified screeners

Aeronautical Information Circular The certification of Cargo Screeners and Screening Organisations has been delayed to 18th August by means of an AIC granting temporary exemption from the Regulations

In Practice Applications for certification, renewal or new accreditation must be submitted 60 days prior to the date of inception Screener organisation applications must be submitted by 15th June in order to ensure that the Screener Organisation is registered in time.

Background to Screening Organisations Part 110.03.1 Any entity wishing to engage in screening at a South African Aerodrome with scheduled operations, regulated agent facility, catering facility or air traffic control facility shall apply for a certificate of approval issued by the Director. An entity wishing to apply for approval as a screening organisation shall draw up an operations manual containing all information prescribed by Document SA-CATS 110 and setting out the manner in which such a screening organisation will operate. Such a manual shall be submitted to the Director for approval. Each screening organisation shall have a designated official responsible for the implementation, application and supervision of screening functions as prescribed by this part and the Document SA-CATS 110 and such designated official shall undergo the training as prescribed for security managers in part 109.

Why? Part 110.01.2 No person shall act as a screener at a South African aerodrome with scheduled operations, air carrier or regulated agent unless such person is the holder of a valid screener certification in terms of this part and is in the employ of an approved screening organisation.

Where? Part 110.01.1 This part applies to all screening conducted at- South African aerodromes with scheduled operations; Regulated agents facilities; Air Traffic Control facilities; and Catering facilities serving civil aviation

Aviation Security Training Organisations Part 109 All aviation security training now under Part 109 Training previously under Part 108 now under Part 109 Provides for enhanced Cargo Screener training Specific Aviation Security Awareness Course for cargo handling personnel

Screener Training – who needs it? Part 109.01.1(4) Level 1 Training shall be applicable to all persons: (i) implementing screening of persons before being allowed into a restricted area (ii) implementing screening of cabin baggage, items carried and hold baggage (iii) implementing screening of cargo (iv) implementing screening of air carrier mail and materials, in-flight supplies and airport supplies (v) performing vehicle examinations (vi) implementing aircraft security searches

What initial training? Training offered under this part shall meet the following requirements: Aviation security training for managers and supervisors shall consist of a minimum of forty hours classroom theoretical training. Aviation security training for screeners shall be forty hours of theoretical training, with an additional forty hours of practical, simulation and computer based training

Refresher training Aviation security training for managers shall consist of a minimum of twenty hours classroom theoretical training Aviation Security Supervisor training shall consist of a minimum of forty hours classroom theoretical training, which shall include eight hours of practical and Computer Based Training. Aviation Security Screener training shall be forty hours, including sixteen hours of practical, simulation and Computer Based training.

What does a screener need for certification? be not less than 18 years of age; hold a valid medical certificate issued as prescribed in Document SA-CATS 110; have successfully completed the training referred to in regulation 110.02.2; have successfully completed a period of On the Job Training as specified in regulation 110.02.4; have received satisfactory background checks results; Be a South African citizen Valid Matric Certificate

Assessment process Initial certification assessment shall comprise both a theoretical knowledge examination and a practical assessment. Recertification assessment shall comprise theoretical knowledge examination, however practical assessment may be conducted. A passing mark of 80% is required for successful completion of this requirement. Applicants obtaining a mark of between 70% and 79% will be allowed to retake the test only once, without having to attend training. During the practical assessment the applicant for the issuing of a screener certification may be required to undergo a skills test by demonstrating competence to an aviation security inspector, authorised officer or designated examiner. As part of the skills test, there may be oral questions to test the knowledge and comprehension of what is being demonstrated.

Types of Screener certification Passengers and Baggage Cargo, Mail and Company materials Screeners shall also be certified to screen using one or more of the following screening methods, depending on the results of training and certification testing: X-ray Hand Search Explosive Dog Detection Team Explosive Trace Detection Other, as may be approved by the Director

Duties of Screening Organisations Any organisation approved by the Director as a screening organisation shall— ensure that they have an effective recruitment and selection process to ensure that they recruit the best suited candidates. Such a recruitment process shall comply with the requirements in Document SA-CATS 110 maintain records as required in terms of sub-regulation 110.01.4 ensure that screening is carried out by trained and certified personnel, who have received training, as stipulated in the security manual, required in terms of this part; in addition to the training referred to above, screening organisation shall ensure that screeners receive familiarisation on the specific screening equipment they are to operate before deployment; ensure that all screening operations are carried out in the manner prescribed in this Part, Document SA-CATS 110, the Security Program or Security Manual as may be applicable. conduct background checks on all personnel recruited for screening duties; conduct recurrent criminal record checks every 24 months on all personnel employed for screening duties

Quality Assurance system The applicant shall establish a quality assurance system, to be included in its operations manual, for the control and supervision aviation security screening operations. The minimum standards for a quality assurance system shall be as prescribed in Document SA-CATS- 110.

Personnel requirements The applicant shall engage, employ or contract – a designated official to whom contractual authority has been granted to ensure that all activities undertaken by the organisation are carried out in accordance with the applicable requirements prescribed in this Subpart, and who shall in addition, be vested with the following powers and duties in respect of the compliance with such requirements, and have: (i) Unrestricted access to work performed or activities undertaken by all other persons as employees of, and other persons rendering service under contract with, the organisation; (ii) full rights of consultation with any such person in respect of such compliance by him or her; (iii) powers to order cessation of any activity where such compliance is not effected;

Personnel requirements (continued) (iv) a duty to establish communication between the Director and the organisation concerned; and (v) powers to report directly to senior management of the organisation on his or her investigations and consultations generally, and in cases contemplated in subparagraph (iii), and with regard to the results of the liaison contemplated in subparagraph (iv); a competent person who is responsible for quality assurance, and who has direct access to the senior person referred to in paragraph (a); and adequate personnel to perform screening duties. Such personnel shall meet the qualification requirements specified in this part

Procedures The applicant shall establish a procedure for initially training, and a procedure for maintaining, the competence of those personnel involved in screening operations. The applicant shall ensure that those personnel responsible for supervising screeners have a combination of competence and experience adequate for the level of competence required for such functions. The applicant shall ensure that those personnel responsible for conducting on the job training on screeners have a combination of competence and experience adequate for the level of competence required for such functions including coaching, mentoring and understanding of assessment principles.

Career Development In order to maintain a well-qualified and professional cadre of personnel assigned to screening duties, screening organisations shall develop a progressive career path for screeners in line with the guidance provided in Document SA-CATS 109.