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 trucks. 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 focuses specifically on the procedure of the control of trucks at BCPs, the customs documents, structures of big trucks and on safe methods to perform physical 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 customs control of trucks.
• Knowledge of the use of tools and technology used in truck search.

Methodologies

• Theory: (classroom)
• Presentations of The training focuses specifically on the procedure of the control of trucks at BCPs, the customs documents, structures of big trucks and on safe methods to perform physical controls. The training includes also other aspects of vehicle technique. procedure of customs control of trucks, truck search methods, risk analysis, 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 theoretical part and practical training. 

The Truck Search course provided on the on the EU LMS gives a good induction for this training and participants should study it before participating this training.