Course Objectives and outcomes.

• Explain the types of structures used for PSA/VSA operations;
• Explain the different layouts & configurations for PSA/VSAs and the supporting components;
• Explain the different roles and responsibilities for search and screening operations.
• Explain the different types of equipment available for use in search and screening operations; and
• Explain the methods used to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of search and screening operations.

Course Outlines

Module One:

• What is Pedestrian/Vehicle Screening
• Temporary Structure Requirements and Considerations
• Layout and Configurations of PSA & VSA’s
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Types of PSA & VSA Equipment
• Operational Performance Testing Methods
• Documentation
• Venue & roles specific capability build: informed by plans
• CCTV Operations
• Command, Control and Communications (C2 to C4i)
• Conflict Management
• Crisis Management
• Crowd Dynamics and Movement (demand modelling)
• Crowd Management and Control (Stewarding and Security)
• Customer Service
• Event emergency management – safety and security response and management

Module Two:

• Hostile Vehicle Mitigation Operations
• IED and Weapons Identification
• Operational Security Supervision and Management
• Prohibited Items Familiarisation
• Restricted Items
• Protest and Demonstrations
• Risk Management
• Search of Persons
• Situational awareness
• Social Media
• Use of Radios
• Writing Operational Orders

Intended recipients and min max numbers

This course is suitable for both public and private sectors and is primarily aimed at managers who will be leading security teams involved in major events at large venues.

Course Certification

Your CBRN Academy instructor will issue a signed certificate of training completion to all successful participants at the end of the course. To qualify for the official Certificate, the student must attend and complete all assessments and score 80% or more.

Course Methodology

Practical sessions, scenarios, classroom lessons, case studies, videos, presentations, participant engagement and equipment familiarisation.

Course numbers and quotations

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