Section 203: Training programmes

(1) An operator shall establish and maintain an approved security training programme which ensures crew members act in the most appropriate manner to minimise the consequences of acts of unlawful interference. (2) As a minimum, approved security training programme shall include the following elements- (a) determination of the seriousness of any occurrence; (b) crew communication and coordination; (c) appropriate self-defense responses; (d) use of non-lethal protective devices assigned to crew members whose use is authorised by the authority; (e) understanding of behaviour of terrorists so as to facilitate the ability of crew members to cope with hijacker behaviour and passenger responses; (f) live situational training exercises regarding various threat conditions; (g) flight crew compartment procedures to protect the aeroplane; and (h) aeroplane search procedures and guidance on least-risk bomb locations where practicable. (3) An operator shall establish and maintain a training programme to acquaint appropriate employees with preventive measures and techniques in relation to passengers, baggage, cargo, mail, equipment, stores and supplies intended for carriage on an aeroplane so that they contribute to the prevention of acts of sabotage or other forms of unlawful interference.