18. EU Course CIRAM Risk Analysts V3_PAD version
LIMITED 2. Common Core Curriculum 2.4.2. Threat assessment Chapter learning outcomes To explain the concept of ‘threat’ and describe the mechanism for assessment; To measure and describe a threat based on existing rules; To use a systematic approach when assessing a threat. 2.4.3. Vulnerability assessment Chapter learning outcomes To explain the concept of ‘vulnerability’; To demonstrate the mechanisms for assessment; To measure and describe a vulnerability based on existing rules; To use a systematic approach when assessing a vulnerability. 2.4.4. Impact assessment Chapter learning outcomes To explain the concept of ‘impact’; To describe the mechanism for assessment; To measure and describe an impact based on existing rules; To use a systematic approach when assessing the impact. 2.4.5. Risk assessment Chapter learning outcomes To explain the concept of ‘risk’; To describe the mechanism for risk assessment; To rate/level and describe risks based on existing rules; To use a systematic approach when assessing risks; To develop pertinent recommendations for countering risks. 2.5. Analytical products Category learning outcomes To create and deliver analytical products. 31
LIMITED Frontex European course for CIRAM risk analysts 2.5.1. Introduction to analytical products Chapter learning outcomes To describe the concept and the scope of analytical products; To classify analytical products; To distinguish between different analytical products; To describe the design principles and protocols when drafting analytical products; To describe writing styles/techniques To choose a style based on the context of usage. 2.5.2. Main analytical products Chapter learning outcomes To list the main analytical products, their roles and opportunity context; To develop periodical risk analysis reports; To develop tailored risk analysis reports; To develop briefing analytical notes; To develop risk profiles; To write alerts. 2.5.3. Eurosur analytical products Chapter learning outcomes To list the analytical products available under Eurosur analysis layer and the role of analysis layer; To describe the purpose and structure of the briefing note and the analyt- ical monitor report; To describe the scope of key developments; To justify the importance of best practices in the scope of analytical prod- ucts development; To describe the purpose and the relevance of earth observation report and supporting analytical report. 32
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LIMITED 3. Course design 3. C ourse design 3.1. Constraints 3.1.1. Time related The non-disclosed part contains Maximum 20 days detailed to be used information for centralisedregarding training theand modus operandi assessment due of law enforcement officials to possible performingnationaltraining restrictions applied to activities. own staff attending Disclosing such informationEuropean/ would expose the working international methods courses; applied in ongoing and future operations, thus obstructing Saturday will be used as departure day in order to make full use of Friday their effectiveness in prevention of cross-border crime and unauthorized border crossings. In as a training day; consequence, it would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards public Maximum one course at EU level to be carried out in one financial year due security and thus, to cannot be disclosed pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) limited availability of trainers, bound by various commitments to their first indent of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001.national authorities. 3.1.2. Participants related Ideally 20 but maximum 25 learners per session due to quality assurance reasons. 3.1.3. Entry requirements related Fair command of English language (B1 minimum); The non-disclosed part contains detailed information regarding the modus operandi of law Available for the entire duration of the course; enforcement officials performing training activities. Disclosing such information would Working as/planned to work as CIRAM risk analyst as soon as the course expose the working methods applied in ongoing and future operations, thus obstructing is completed; their effectiveness in prevention of cross-border crime and Agreement of the sending authority to ensure future employment as risk unauthorized border crossings. In consequence, itanalyst; would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards public security and thus, cannot beofdisclosed Acceptance the sending pursuant authority toofArticle the course4(1)(a) first indentand qualification(s) of Regulation cer- (EC) No 1049/2001. tification process. 3.1.4. Human resources related Reduced availability of CIRAM main trainers (5 officers); The non-disclosed part contains detailed information regarding the modus operandi of law enforcement officials performing training activities. Disclosing Reduced such information would expose availability the working methods ofongoing applied in CIRAM course and future assessors operations, (5 officers); thus obstructing their effectiveness in prevention of cross- Reduced border crime and unauthorized availability border crossings. of Frontex In consequence, RAU experts; it would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards public security and thus, cannot be disclosed pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) first indent of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001. 3.1.5. Course venues related The non-disclosed part contains detailed information regarding the Training facility, preferably with campus-based accommodation facility (min- imum 25 rooms with individual shower and bathroom) or hotel in the prox- modus operandi of law enforcement officials imity of the training centre with a capacity of minimum 25 rooms; performing training activities. Disclosing Airport nearby, such information requiring maximum 60 minutes wouldtransportation expose the working time to/from methods applied course in location ongoing and to the future operations, thus obstructing their airport; Functional free Wi-Fi available both in the training centre and at the loca- effectiveness tion in of prevention accommodation; of cross-border crime and unauthorized border crossings. In consequence, it would undermine the protection of the public interest as regards public security and thus, cannot be disclosed pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) first indent of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001. 35
LIMITED Frontex European course for CIRAM risk analysts The non-disclosed part contains detailed information regarding the modus operandi of law enforcement officials performing training activities. Disclosing such information would expose the working methods applied inongoing androom Training futurefor operations, minimumthus obstructing 25 persons their with effectiveness functional in prevention training equipmentof cross-border crime and unauthorized borderbeamer, (flipchart, video crossings.printer) In consequence, it would and internet undermine the protection of the public access. interest as regards public security and thus, cannot be disclosed pursuant to Article 4(1)(a) first indent of Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001. 3.2. Job profile 3.2.1. Knowledge Explain the connection between risk analysis and EU integrated border management; Justify the role and the need for a Common Integrated Risk Analysis Model; Describe the intelligence cycle and its relevance for border management risk analysis products; Describe risk analysis process and products used for comprehensive bor- der management; Outline various sources and types of information useful for border man- agement risk analysis; Justify the importance of ‘outside the box’ thinking in border manage- ment risk analysis. 3.2.2. Skills Perform risk analysis tasks in line with CIRAM; Prepare risk analysis products in line with CIRAM; Brief specific audiences in border management risk analysis-related topics; Present orally risk analysis products to an operational audience; Identify case-based cooperation partners at national/EU level. 3.2.3. Competences Promote cooperation and cooperate with other units in scope of CIRAM implementation; Take responsibility for the quality of analytical products delivered; Take responsibility for the information exchanged with other units/agencies; Ensure the reliability, integrity and validity of information collected for risk analysis; Ensure protection of fundamental rights when performing risk analysis tasks (e.g. personal data). 36
LIMITED 3. Course design 3.3. Programme learning outcomes 3.3.1. Knowledge K Explain the connection between risk analysis and EU Integrated Border 4 Management K Describe the intelligence cycle and its relevance for border management 5 risk analysis products K Describe risk analysis process and products used for comprehensive 5 border management K Outline various sources and types of information useful for border 5 management risk analysis K Justify the importance of ‘outside the box’ thinking in border management 5 risk analysis SQF LO: Describe a defined range of national, EU and international law, policies, rules and 5 procedures relevant to border guarding activities. 3.3.2. Skills S Perform risk analysis tasks in line with CIRAM 5 S Prepare risk analysis products in line with CIRAM 5 S Brief specific audiences in border management risk analysis-related topics 5 S Present orally risk analysis products to an operational audience 5 S Identify case-based cooperation partners at national/EU level 5 SQF LO: Apply specialised knowledge and skills in border guarding areas that require 5 specialised professional competences. 3.3.3. Competences C Promote cooperation and cooperate with other units in scope of CIRAM 5 implementation C Take responsibility for the quality of analytical products delivered 5 C Take responsibility for the information exchanged with other units/ 5 agencies C Ensure the reliability, integrity and validity of information collected for risk 5 analysis C Ensure protection of fundamental rights when performing risk analysis 5 tasks (e.g. personal data) SQF LO: Ensure that the CIRAM risk analyst integrates and promotes the fundamental 5 rights of all persons in its processes and takes initiatives within the scope of EU CIRAM cooperation. 37
LIMITED Frontex European course for CIRAM risk analysts 3.3.4. SQF course level Majority of learning outcomes described as level 5. Overall course level: 5 5 3.4. Programme learning strategy The course includes one online entry module, three contact/centralised mod- ules, 5 days of assessment and 60 hours of experiential learning in home states (divided between modules). The learning strategy is focused on skills devel- opment and facilitating learning ‘by doing’, promoting a learner-centred ap- proach. Group work and peer review are essential elements of the learning strategy, designed to ensure active participation of the learners and a collab- orative approach. The programme includes three learning phases: independ- ent, contact and experiential (not necessary in the same order as the cycle repeats with each module). During the entry module, the learners receive an online training package with documents and lesson content to refresh or familiarise them with the CIRAM legal basis, risk analysis/fundamental rights related topics and CIRAM terminol- ogy. Learners may directly contact the course trainers for clarifications/guidance. During the contact weeks, the learners develop competencies in the applica- tion of CIRAM engaging in practical exercises and group work. On the first day of the each contact week the learners undergo interim evaluations in relation to what was thought during the previous module. After each contact week, the learners and asked to practice at the risk analysis units in home states and also to assess in practice the feasibility of the meth- ods/techniques/procedures learned during the contact weeks. As a horizontal activity, the learners are asked to develop a thesis (risk analy- sis related) along this training process and to present it to the evaluation team during the certification session. Generally, the sequence of the programme can be summarised as follows: ac- quiring the knowledge, have the knowledge processed/validated via practical examples, develop skills to transfer information to accomplished risk analy- sis tasks based on the acquired knowledge, make professional decisions and 38
LIMITED 3. Course design implement them based on the knowledge acquired and the skills gained dur- ing specific modules. 3.4.1. Module I: Entry module Module I is delivered online, as self-study. There is no limit in relation to the number of candidates proposed by Member States at this stage. Entry exam it is carried out online, at the same time for all registered learners. Module is closed with an entry exam of 40 questions (multiple choices) and 50 minutes allocated. Result is revealed to the candidate immediately after the test, based on the number of points achieved, as ‘shortlisted’ or ‘not shortlisted’. A mini- mum of 50 % from the total number of points must be achieved in order to be shortlisted. In case the seats remain unoccupied following the entry test re- sults, the course management team reserve the right to change the required number of points for admission to 40 %. 30 learning hours are estimated as needed to be invested in order to go through the online materials and favour- ably assume the content. 3.9.2. Module II: Basics of risk analysis Module II includes 5 days of seminars in connection to the entry exam top- ics and specialised sessions focusing on intelligence cycle, analytical tools and techniques, types and sources of information. An experiential learning stage at home with a minimum duration of 20 hours before joining module III is required. 3.4.3. Module III: Models of risk analysis Module III includes 5 days of lectures and seminars related to Common Inte- grated Risk Analysis model, including exercises related to the identification and use of CIRAM elements in practice. Experiential learning stage at home with a minimum duration of 20 hours before joining module III is required. 3.4.4. Module IV: Applied risk analysis Module IV includes 5 days of lectures and practice related to the development and use of various analytical products, CIRAM based. Simulations of certifica- tion exams are included. An experiential learning stage at home with a min- imum duration of 20 hours before joining the assessment session is required. 39
LIMITED Frontex European course for CIRAM risk analysts 3.5. Assessment strategy After the entry test, each learner received immediate online feedback not only in relation to the general result but also in relation to the justification for each individual answer. The meaning of the test is to validate the access to the course only to the learners fulfilling the minimum requirements set and to clarify the expectations. Result of the entry test is also taken into account during the certification test (graded). After each interim assessment (first day of each module) the learner receives immediate online feedback not only in relation to the result but also the jus- tification for each individual answer. The meaning of the test is to ensure the previous knowledge was assimilated so the learners have the right basis to step in the next module. At the same time, the result of the interim assessments are also taken into account during the certification test (graded). Therefore it is expected that motivation to learn remains constant for the entire course duration (not only during the certification session). During the certification session, assessment strategy measures – in order – the level of acquired knowledge (knowledge test), the level of practical skills (practical test) and the capacity to analyse information (competence/analyti- cal test). All tests must be passed in order to be certified as a CIRAM risk an- alyst. However, the learner is obliged to seek a ‘higher that satisfactory’ score in at least one of the tests in order to be able to reach the minimum number of points required to be certified. Passing all tests with a minimum number of points cannot fulfil the quality standards set for certification. Four differ- ent evaluators will assess the performance in all these tests and they must reach, basically, the same individual score under every test (+/– 1 point out of a maximum of 20). 3.5.1. Assignment of course trainers Only experienced border management staff certified by Frontex Training Unit as ‘CIRAM risk analyst’ (with a minimum overall grade ‘good’) may be assigned as ‘CIRAM main trainer’. Main trainers are bound to attend all sessions of the course, delivering training and providing feedback to learners. Specialised topics are to be covered by the Agency’s internal staff (e.g. Risk Analysis Unit, Fron- tex Situation Centre). Assigned CIRAM main trainers are obliged to attend a Frontex train the trainer’s certification course within a maximum of 1 year fol- lowing the date of their nomination. ‘CIRAM main trainers’: 40
