CTR/003/005 - CLEP on Car Search Training

Date

22-08-2023 09:00 - 25-08-2023 12:00 UTC

ART code

CTR/003/005

Short description

The training relates to the main types of cars and vans. Exercises are organized in a real environment. Customs officers participating in the training will be acquainted to the safe and proper use of the tools and the different special features stemming from the different build and power of the vehicles. The training provides advanced knowledge for searching cars. The training focuses specifically on the structures of personal cars and vans and on safe methods to perform controls. The training includes also other aspects of vehicle technique.

Domain / Area

Customs

Location

Vaalimaa, Finland (FI)

Application deadline

25-05-2023 17:00 (UTC +02:00) Europe/Helsinki

Organizer

Finland

Number of participants

8

Number of participants / country

2

Description

Background

The improved customs controls capability and performance standards of customs can reinforce security and safety within the Union. Also the filtering out of goods, which are harmful to the citizens, the society, and nature or in general, means more safety and security in Europe and in the global context.

The training relates to the main types of cars and vans. Exercises are organized in a real environment. Customs officers participating in the training will be acquainted to the safe and proper use of the tools and the different special features stemming from the different build and power of the vehicles.

The training provides advanced knowledge for searching cars. The training focuses specifically on the structures of personal cars and vans and on safe methods to perform controls. The training includes also other aspects of vehicle technique.


Objectives
The objective of this training is to increase the effectiveness, efficiency, and results of controls (operational procedures and working methods) at the EU's external land borders as well as in ports and in mobile controls. This training also aims to harmonise, raise customs performance standards, and improve common working practices.


Expected outcome

  • Harmonisation of working methods and car search technique on EU level.
  • Improved skills, more harmonised working practices and knowledge on car search.
  • Knowledge of the use of tools and technology used in car search.


Methodologies

  • Theory: (eLearning and classroom)
    • Presentations of updated Car Search methods, training techniques, safety, methods of concealment, alternative fuels
    • Discussions
    • Videos
  • Practice: exercises and 'Hands on' case studies on vehicles in a real environment


Working language

English - no interpretation is provided


Participant preparation

The course consists of an eLearning part and practical training. 

The Car Search eLearning provided in the Customs & Tax EU Learning Portal gives a good induction for this training and participants should study it before participating this training. 

A separate learning material will be provided to the selected participants before each training course by the trainers. The participants will have to study the material and answer to questions


Profile of participants

The training is targeted to Customs officers dealing with car search 

  • Customs officials with sound knowledge and practical expertise on car search
  • Customs officials working in the field of the car search (i.e. in mobile groups, ports, border crossing points)


The participants will be chosen based on their profiles as indicated in the application. Practical everyday experience in car search is key for participating this training.

Target

Subject matter experts

The CLEP has ended on 25-08-2023 12:00 (UTC +02:00) Europe/Helsinki