European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps - Category 1 - Training Programme
Generic Studies 1. Generic studies for Standing Corps Training (Category 1) 1.6.1 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Fundamental rights explain the fundamental rights and the obligations of in relation to border all persons crossing borders, in accordance with EU and 1 4 guarding international law explain the fundamental rights and the obligations of a border and coast guard in accordance with EU and 2 4 knowledge international law explain the role and responsibilities of a border and coast guard in protecting the fundamental rights of all persons 3 4 and preventing violations in the context of routine, non- complex border guard activities skills ensuring the fundamental rights of all persons and responsibility and preventing violations while performing routine, non- 4 5 autonomy for complex border guard activities in accordance with EU and international law learning methods group work, classroom and group discussion, case studies theory test: the learner explains the link between fundamental rights and BCG activities by using examples assessment practical test: the learner ensures the fundamental rights of all persons, preventing violations whilst performing border guard activities in a simulated situation due to the cross-cutting nature of fundamental rights, the assessment remark of learning should be taken into consideration in all relevant practical tests throughout the training CCC Basic subject 1.6.1 49
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 1.6.2 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level The European summarise the key provisions of international human and international rights instruments and good practices in preventing their fundamental rights knowledge 5 4 violations in the context of routine, non-complex border framework guard activities skills responsibility and autonomy learning methods lectures, classroom and group discussion, brainstorming theory test: the learner summarises the key provisions of international human rights instruments and good practices in preventing their assessment violations in the context of routine, non-complex border guarding activities for LO 5 including but not limited to: ▪▪ 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights; ▪▪ 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and the 1967 Protocol; ▪▪ 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and 1976 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the relevant Protocols; ▪▪ 1950 European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental recommended Freedoms as well as its Protocols; indicative content ▪▪ 1954 Convention Relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness; ▪▪ 1989 Convention on the Rights of the Child; ▪▪ 1984 Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; ▪▪ 1990 Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Their Families; ▪▪ 1979 Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women. CCC Basic subject 1.6.2 50
Generic Studies 1. Generic studies for Standing Corps Training (Category 1) 1.6.3 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level The 1950 European describe the right to life, prohibition of torture, the Convention on right to liberty and security, the right to respect Human Rights for private and family life, the right to an effective and Fundamental remedy, the prohibition of discrimination and the knowledge 6 4 Freedoms and its prohibition of collective expulsion in accordance with Protocols the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, in the context of border and coast guard activities identify cases of infringement of fundamental rights as established by the 1950 European Convention on skills 7 4 Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, in the context of border and coast guard activities responsibility and autonomy learning methods classroom and group discussion, brainstorming theory test: the learner describes human rights in the context of border and coast guard activities practical test: the learner identifies cases of infringement of human assessment rights as established by the 1950 European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms in the context of border guard activities in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 1.6.3 51
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 1.6.4 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level The 1951 Convention summarise the key provisions of the 1951 Geneva relating to the Status knowledge Convention and its 1967 Protocol, relevant to routine, 8 4 of Refugees and non-complex border guard activities its 1967 Protocol identify identity papers and travel documents issued (1951 Geneva under the 1951 Geneva Convention and the 1967 9 4 Convention, Protocol 1967 Protocol) skills identify persons in need of international protection in order to refer them to the asylum and international protection authorities in non-complex border guard 10 4 situations, in accordance with the provisions of the 1951 Geneva Convention and the 1967 Protocol responsibility and autonomy learning methods lectures, group work, classroom and group discussion, brainstorming theory test: the learner summarises the key provisions of the 1951 Geneva Convention and the 1967 Protocol practical test: the learner identifies identity papers and travel assessment documents issued under the 1951 Geneva Convention and the 1967 Protocol and identifies persons in need of international protection in order to refer them to the asylum and international protection authorities in a simulated situation at the border for LO 8 including but not limited to: ▪▪ the definition of the term ‘refugee’; ▪▪ the rights of refugees, including the right to non-discrimination, the right not to be penalised for irregular entry or presence and recommended prohibition of refoulement; indicative content ▪▪ identity papers issued to refugees; ▪▪ refugee travel documents; ▪▪ cooperation of the national authorities with UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. CCC Basic subject 1.6.4 52
Generic Studies 1. Generic studies for Standing Corps Training (Category 1) 1.6.5 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level The 1954 Convention summarise the provisions of the 1954 UN Convention relating to the Status relating to the Status of Stateless Persons relevant to 11 4 of Stateless Persons knowledge non-complex border guard activities define the reasons for and consequences of statelessness 12 4 identify identity papers and travel documents issued under the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of 13 4 skills Stateless Persons identify the cases when a stateless person is to be 14 4 referred to competent authorities responsibility and autonomy learning methods lectures, classroom and group discussion, brainstorming, case studies theory test: the learner summarises the provisions of the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and defines the reasons for and consequences of statelessness assessment practical test: the learner identifies cases when a stateless person is to be referred to competent authorities and identifies identity papers and travel documents issued under the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons the international legislative framework concerning stateless persons also includes the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness for LO 11 the provisions include but are not limited to: recommended ▪▪ definition of a ‘stateless person’; indicative content ▪▪ the rights of stateless persons, including the right to non- discrimination and prohibition of expulsion; ▪▪ identity papers and travel documents issued to stateless persons. CCC Basic subject 1.6.5 53
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 1.6.6 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level The Charter of describe the fundamental rights included in the EU Fundamental Rights knowledge Charter of Fundamental Rights, relevant to routine, non- 15 4 of the European Union complex border and coast guard activities identify cases of infringement of fundamental rights as skills established by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in 16 4 the context of border guard activities responsibility and autonomy lectures, group work, case studies, classroom and group discussion, learning methods brainstorming theory test: the learner describes the fundamental rights included in the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, relevant to routine, non- complex border and coastguard activities assessment practical test: the learner identifies cases of infringement of fundamental rights as established by the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights in the context of border guard activities in a simulated situation for LO 15 including but not limited to: ▪▪ the right to human dignity; ▪▪ the right to life; ▪▪ the right to the integrity of the person; ▪▪ the prohibition of torture and inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment; ▪▪ the right to liberty and security; Recommended ▪▪ the right to asylum; indicative content ▪▪ prohibition of refoulement and collective expulsions; ▪▪ freedom of religion; ▪▪ the right to non-discrimination; ▪▪ the right to respect for private and family life; ▪▪ the right to good administration; ▪▪ the right to an effective remedy; ▪▪ the protection of vulnerable groups (including children, victims of trafficking). CCC Basic subject 1.6.6 54
Generic Studies 1. Generic studies for Standing Corps Training (Category 1) 1.6.7 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Access to describe the principles of refugee protection and international procedures facilitating access to international protection protection and the 17 4 in the context of border and coast guard activities in asylum procedure, accordance with EU and international law and the principle describe the role and responsibilities of a border of non-refoulement and coast guard relevant to facilitating access to 18 4 international protection and the asylum procedure in accordance with EU and international legislation knowledge describe the role and responsibility of a border and coast guard in respecting and safeguarding the principle of 19 4 non-refoulement describe the role and responsibilities of a border and coast guard for cooperation with relevant EU and international organisations when providing access to 20 4 international protection and the asylum procedure, in accordance with EU and international legislation identify persons in need of international protection in skills the context of border guard activities, to facilitate their 21 4 access to the asylum procedure take responsibility for providing access to international protection and the asylum procedure during routine, non-complex border guard activities, in accordance 22 4 responsibility and with EU and international legislation, in particular the autonomy principle of non-refoulement take responsibility for referring persons in need of international protection to the competent authorities in 23 4 accordance with EU and international legislation lectures, group work, case studies, classroom and group discussion, learning methods brainstorming, field trip theory test: the learner describes the principles of refugee protection and procedures facilitating access to international protection, the role and responsibilities of a border and coast guard relevant to facilitating access to international protection and the asylum procedure, in respecting and safeguarding the principle of non-refoulement and in cooperation with relevant EU and international organisations when assessment providing access to international protection and the asylum procedure practical test: the learner identifies asylum requests and persons in need of international protection, provides them with access to international protection and the asylum procedure during routine, non- complex border guard activities and refers them, when needed, to the competent authorities in a simulated situation 55
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme Cont. suggest use of the following reference material: 1.6.7 ▪▪ UNHCR Protection Training Manual for European Border and Entry Officials; ▪▪ FRA Guidance on how to reduce the risk of refoulement in external Access to border management when working in or together with third international countries; protection and the ▪▪ EASO–Frontex Tool on Access to the Asylum Procedure. asylum procedure, legislation and conventions: and the principle ▪▪ 1951 Geneva Convention and the 1967 Protocol; ▪▪ 1966 ICCPR; of non-refoulement recommended ▪▪ 1984 Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or indicative content Degrading Treatment or Punishment; ▪▪ 1950 European Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms; ▪▪ 2000 EU Charter of Fundamental Rights; ▪▪ EU Qualification Directive (2011/95/EU); ▪▪ EU Return Directive (2008/115/EC); ▪▪ EU Asylum Procedures Directive (2013/32/EU); ▪▪ The European Border and Coast Guard Regulation (2016/1624/EU); ▪▪ The Sea Borders Surveillance Regulation (656/2014/EU); ▪▪ The Schengen Borders Code (Regulation (EU) 2016/399, Article 3); ▪▪ The Dublin III regulation. CCC Basic subject 1.6.7 56
Generic Studies 1. Generic studies for Standing Corps Training (Category 1) 1.6.8 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Identification and describe the vulnerable groups and various forms of referral of vulnerable 24 4 human trafficking groups including victims of trafficking list risk profiles for human trafficking 25 4 distinguish between people smuggling and human trafficking and the specific concerns/needs associated 26 4 knowledge with smuggling and trafficking describe the role and responsibilities of a border and coast guard in relation to the identification and special needs of vulnerable groups including victims of 27 4 human trafficking, and their referral to the competent authorities in accordance with EU and international legislation identify indicators suggesting a person may be vulnerable including a victim of human trafficking in the skills 28 4 context of routine, non-complex border guard activities and the corresponding risk profiles take responsibility for referring vulnerable groups responsibility and including victims of human trafficking to competent 29 4 autonomy authorities in accordance with EU and international legislation group work, case studies, lectures, classroom and group discussion, learning methods brainstorming theory test: the learner lists vulnerable groups and risk profiles for human trafficking, distinguishes between people smuggling and human trafficking and the specific concerns/needs associated with smuggling and trafficking and describes the various forms of human trafficking and the role and responsibilities of a border and coast guard in relation to the identification and special needs of vulnerable groups, including assessment victims of human trafficking, and their referral to the competent authorities practical test: the learner identifies indicators suggesting a person may be vulnerable, including a victim of human trafficking and refers all potential vulnerable persons to specialised authorities in BCG-related activities in a simulated situation 57
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme Cont. related to CCC Basic, Subject 2.3.3 ‘Trafficking in Human Beings and remark 1.6.8 Migrant Smuggling’ for LO 24 – 29 vulnerable groups include but are not limited to: Identification and ▪▪ Children; ▪▪ Unaccompanied minors; referral of vulnerable ▪▪ Single parent with minor children; groups including ▪▪ Pregnant women (or girl); victims of trafficking ▪▪ Elderly people; ▪▪ Persons with mental disorders; ▪▪ persons with disabilities; ▪▪ persons in need of medical assistance; ▪▪ persons in distress at sea; ▪▪ persons in need of international protection; ▪▪ Victims of trafficking; ▪▪ Victims of female genital mutilation; ▪▪ Victims of sexual violence; ▪▪ Victims of exploitation; ▪▪ Stateless persons; ▪▪ victims of torture; ▪▪ any other vulnerable group in accordance with EU and international law. suggest the use of the following documents and instruments (see the online sources in the references in the annex to the CCC Basic): ▪▪ IOM counter-trafficking training module ‘Victim Identification and Interviewing techniques’ (2006); ▪▪ The IOM Handbook on Direct Assistance for Victims of Trafficking, recommended Chapter 1, Security and Personal Safety, and Chapter 2, Screening of indicative content Victims of trafficking, IOM, Geneva (2007); ▪▪ OHCHR ‘Recommended Principles and Guidelines on Human Rights and Human Trafficking’, commentary (2010); ▪▪ UNHCR, The Heightened Risk Identification Tool, June 2010, Second Edition; ▪▪ UNHCR and International Detention Coalition, Vulnerability screening tool, identifying and addressing vulnerability: a tool for asylum and migration systems, (2016) ▪▪ EASO tool on the identification of persons with special needs; ▪▪ UNHCR ‘Human trafficking and refugee protection: UNHCR’s perspective’ (2009); ▪▪ UNHCR, Guidelines on international protection: The application of Article 1(2) of the 1951 Convention and/or 1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees to victims of trafficking and persons at risk of being trafficked (2006); ▪▪ UNICEF Guidelines on the protection of child victims of trafficking (2006); ▪▪ Palermo Protocols, ‘Prevent, suppress, and punish trafficking in persons, especially women and children’, implementing the UN convention against transnational organised crime; ▪▪ Directive 2011/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 5 April 2011 on preventing and combating trafficking in human beings and protecting its victims, and replacing Council Framework Decision 2002/629/JHA. CCC Basic subject 1.6.8 58
