Passenger Screening Canine Handler
  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
  • Cost N/A
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Passenger Screening Canine Handler

Issued by Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

The course objective is to provide knowledge and skills needed to perform as a TSA Explosive Detection and/or Passenger Screening Canine Handler during utilization, including routine operations, deployments, and bomb threats or high-risk assignments. In addition to normal explosive detection requirements, the PSC team has an additional skillset required for searching people.

  • Type Validation
  • Level Foundational
  • Time Months
  • Cost N/A
Additional Details

Skills

Earning Criteria

  • The methods of assessment include examinations, performance rubrics/checklists, with a minimum passing score of 70%.
  • Instructional strategies include: audio visual materials, computer-based training, practical exercises, lectures, classroom exercise.

Endorsements

  • American Council on Education

    American Council on Education

    This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 4 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu.
  • American Council on Education

    American Council on Education

    4 semester hours in homeland security in the lower-division undergraduate category