European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps - Category 1 - Training Programme
Generic Studies 2. Law enforcement studies for border and coast guard standards 2.2 Job Competences Upon successful completion the learner will: JC SQF Level Cross-border crime key EU and international provisions related to cross- have knowledge 1 4 border crimes and offences or understanding of specific legislation and policy relating to criminal 2 4 investigation and prosecution of cross-border crimes follow procedures and report as necessary in situations 3 4 connected with the identification of cross-border crimes operate a specific range of technology and equipment used for identification of stolen or illicit property and 4 4 be able to interpret results collect information related to cross-border criminality as potential intelligence to aid the prevention and detection 5 4 of such activities be responsible or identifying potential victims of trafficking in human have autonomy beings and migrants in need of assistance/protection 6 4 for and refer them to the competent authorities 2.2.1 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Indications of cross- explain the phenomena of cross-border crime and border crime 1 4 possible links with organised crime knowledge explain signs and indications (corpus delicti) of non- 2 4 complex cross-border crimes react to recognised signs and indications of potential skills cross-border crime in accordance with the established 3 4 procedures of first response responsibility and autonomy self-study, role play, lectures, interactive presentations, peer learning, learning methods group workgroup work, case studies theory test: the learner explains the phenomena and indications of cross-border crimes, as well as signs and indications (corpus delicti) of cross-border crimes which are directed against border security assessment practical test: the learner recognises and responds to common signs and indications of cross-border crime in accordance with established procedures of first response in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 2.3.1 69
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 2.2.2 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Modus operandi of explain types of modus operandi related to cross-border cross-border crimes 4 4 crimes knowledge identify indicators of possible modus operandi related to 5 4 cross-border crimes skills responsibility and autonomy learning methods small group work, team learning, case studies, lectures, role play theory test: the learner explains types of modus operandi related assessment to cross-border crimes and identifies indicators of possible modus operandi for LO 4 and LO 5 including but not limited to: recommended ▪▪ routes; indicative content ▪▪ methods of concealment CCC Basic subject 2.3.2 70
Generic Studies 2. Law enforcement studies for border and coast guard standards 2.2.3 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level People smuggling, explain the key provisions of EU and international trafficking in human legislation concerning people smuggling, trafficking in 6 4 beings and smuggling human beings (THB) and smuggling of migrants (SoM) of migrants describe forms of exploitation of persons in the context 7 4 knowledge of cross-border crime describe the difference between people smuggling, THB 8 4 and SoM describe good practices for fighting and preventing 9 4 people smuggling, THB and SoM identify potential indicators of of people smuggling, victims of trafficking in human beings and smuggling of 10 4 migrants, with special attention to children and other skills vulnerable groups recognise indicators of people smuggling, THB and SoM that may indicate potential traffickers, organisers and 11 4 smugglers take responsibility for responding to situations involving organisers, perpetrators and potential victims of people responsibility and smuggling, THB and SoM in accordance with established 12 4 autonomy procedures and and referring them to the competent authorities practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentations, group workgroup learning methods work, case studies theory test: the learner explains the provisions of EU and international legislation concerning people smuggling, trafficking in human beings (THB) and smuggling of migrants (SoM) and describes forms of exploitation, the difference between SoM, THB and people smuggling, and best practices for fighting and prevention of SoM, THB and people assessment smuggling practical test: in a simulated situation, the BCG recognises indicators and potential victims of THB, SoM and people smuggling and acts in accordance with the established procedures and refer them to the competent authorities. remark related to CCC Basic, Chapter 1.6 Fundamental rights for LO 8 including but not limited to: ▪▪ background; recommended ▪▪ phases; indicative content ▪▪ methods and organisation; ▪▪ fundamental rights violations that trafficked and smuggled people may be exposed to. CCC Basic subject 2.3.3 71
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 2.2.4 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Cross-border crime describe provisions, phases, methods, techniques and related to vehicles 13 4 organisation of stealing and smuggling vehicles knowledge describe counter-smuggling systems, methods, techniques, referral mechanisms and good practices 14 4 (prevention of crime) detect stolen vehicles in accordance with established 15 4 procedures use technical equipment and databases for vehicle skills 16 4 recognition report stolen vehicles in accordance with established 17 4 procedures responsibility and autonomy Practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentations, group workgroup learning methods work, case studies theory test: the learner describes provisions concerning smuggling of stolen vehicles; phases, methods, techniques and organisation of stealing and smuggling of stolen vehicles as well as relevant counter- smuggling systems, methods, techniques, referral mechanisms and best assessment practices of crime prevention practical test: in a simulated situation, the BCG detects stolen vehicles using appropriate means and prepares a report in accordance with the established procedure CCC Basic subject 2.3.4 2.2.5 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Smuggling of drug and describe the most relevant forms, phases, methods, precursors knowledge techniques and organisation of smuggling of drugs and 18 4 precursors detect smugglers, illicit drugs and precursors (raw skills 19 4 materials) in accordance with established procedures responsibility and autonomy practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentations, group work, case learning methods studies theory test: the learner describes the forms, phases, methods, techniques and organisation of drug smuggling assessment practical test: the learner uses the measures learnt to detect smugglers, illicit drugs and precursors (raw materials) in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 2.3.5 72
Generic Studies 2. Law enforcement studies for border and coast guard standards 2.2.6 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Smuggling of excise explain the most relevant forms, phases, methods, goods 20 4 techniques and organisation of smuggling of goods knowledge outline the tasks and responsibilities of competent law enforcement authorities at the border related to 21 4 smuggling of goods perform initial procedures concerning detected or seized 22 4 skills smuggled goods identify indicators of smuggling of goods 23 4 responsibility and autonomy practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentations, group work, case learning methods studies theory test: the learner explains forms, phases, methods, techniques and organisation of smuggling of goods and outlines related tasks and responsibilities of competent law enforcement authorities at the border assessment practical test: the learner identifies indicators of smuggling of goods and performs initial procedures concerning detected or seized smuggled goods in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 2.3.6 73
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 2.2.7 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Smuggling of describe phases, methods, techniques and organisation weapons, weapons of smuggling of weapons, weapons of mass destruction, of mass destruction, 24 4 ammunition, explosives and CBRN (chemical, biological, ammunition and knowledge radiological and nuclear materials) explosives and CBRN identify the types of criminal networks dealing with weapon smuggling, smuggling of weapons of mass 25 4 destruction, ammunition, explosives and CBRN perform border and coast guard activities in accordance with procedures and operational tactics in relation to 26 4 smuggling of weapons, weapons of mass destruction, skills ammunition, explosives and CBRN employ safety measures for dealing with cases related to smuggling of weapons, weapons of mass destruction, 27 4 ammunition, explosives and CBRN responsibility and autonomy practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentations, group work, case learning methods studies theory test: the learner describes components of smuggling of weapons, weapons of mass destruction, ammunition and explosives, and identifies types of criminal networks dealing with such crimes practical test: the learner performs border and coast guard activities assessment in accordance with procedures and operational tactics in relation to smuggling of weapons, weapons of mass destruction, ammunition, explosives and CBRN, ensuring the necessary safety measures in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 2.3.7 2.2.8 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Nature and outline the indicators of nature and environmental environmental crime knowledge cross-border crime in accordance with applicable 28 4 procedures carry out initial activities related to nature and skills environmental crime in the area of responsibility in 29 4 accordance with applicable procedures responsibility and autonomy practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentation, group workgroup learning methods work, case studies theory test: the learner outlines indicators of nature and environmental cross border crime assessment practical test: the learner carries out initial activities related to nature and environmental crime in their area of responsibility in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 2.3.8 74
Generic Studies 2. Law enforcement studies for border and coast guard standards 2.2.9 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Terrorism and outline global threats to the EU such as radicalisation, countermeasures movements of offenders, extreme violence and terrorism 30 4 in the context of routine, non-complex border guard activities outline the EU’s provisions on countering terrorism knowledge 31 4 related to border security outline the role of EU agencies in countering terrorism 32 4 and preventing radicalisation outline indicators for the identification of potential 33 4 terrorists and foreign fighters recognise potential terrorists/foreign fighters in 34 4 accordance with relevant procedures skills employ safety measures for dealing with cases related to 35 4 terrorism and radicalisation responsibility and autonomy practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentations, group work, case learning methods studies theory test: the learner describes global threats to the EU such as radicalisation, movements of offenders, extreme violence and terrorism in the context of border guard activities, indicators for the identification of potential terrorists and foreign fighters and EU provisions on assessment countering terrorism related to border security and the role of EU agencies in countering terrorism and preventing radicalisation practical test: the learner identifies potential terrorists/foreign fighters and employs safety measures for dealing with such cases in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 2.3.9 75
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 2.2.10 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Economic and explain the main indicators of economic and financial financial crimes knowledge 36 4 crimes in a cross-border context with cross-border dimension gather information related to economic and financial cross-border crimes in accordance with established 37 4 procedures skills report information related to economic and financial cross-border crimes in accordance with established 38 4 procedures responsibility and autonomy practical exercises, lectures, interactive presentation, group work, case learning methods studies theory test: the learner explains the indicators of economic and financial crimes in a cross-border context assessment practical test: the learner follows information gathering and reporting procedures related to economic and financial cross-border crimes in a simulated situation CCC Basic subject 2.3.10 Cross Reference Table LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO JC 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 JC 1 × × × × × × × × × JC 3 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × JC 4 × × × × JC 6 × × × × × × × × × × JC 2 × × × × × × × × × × JC 5 × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × × LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO LO JC 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 JC 1 × × × × × × × × × × JC 3 × × × × × × × × × × × × JC 4 × × × × × × × JC 6 JC 2 × × × × × × × × JC 5 × × × × × × × × × × 76
Generic Studies 2. Law enforcement studies for border and coast guard standards 2.3 Job Competences Upon successful completion the learner will: JC SQF Level Investigation have knowledge legislation and policies relating to criminal and of crimes and or understanding administrative offence investigation and investigative 1 4 administrative of interviewing in the context of border guard activities offences demonstrate respect for other cultures during interviewing through the use of a specific range of 2 4 cross-cultural skills conduct interviews to establish the truth about event using basic interview techniques in accordance with 3 4 be able to fundamental rights and obligations produce basic investigation reports in accordance with 4 4 established guidelines and practices present evidence as a witness in a court or 5 administrative hearing/process be responsible or recognising persons in need during interviewing and have autonomy 6 referring them to the competent authorities for 2.3.1 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Principles describe the guiding principles and procedures for of interviewing interviewing people in border control situations, taking 1 4 into account gender, age and cultural sensitivities, knowledge protection needs and vulnerabilities describe the guiding principles and procedures for 2 4 interviewing people in criminal investigations interview people in routine, non-complex border control situations in accordance with fundamental rights, 3 4 gender, age and cultural sensitivities, protection needs and vulnerabilities, and relevant legislation skills interview people in non-complex crime investigation situations in accordance with fundamental rights and 4 4 relevant legislation, respecting data protection, right for private and family life and effective remedy responsibility and autonomy learning methods lectures, discussion, case studies, role play theory test: the learner describes the guiding principles and procedures for interviewing people in border control situations and in criminal investigations assessment practical test: the learner carries out interviews in accordance with fundamental rights standards and relevant legislation in border control situations and in criminal investigation in simulated situations CCC Basic subject 2.4.1 77
European Border and Coast Guard Standing Corps Category 1 Training Programme 2.3.2 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Interviewing ethics describe interview methods and ethical principles for interviewing individuals with special consideration for knowledge persons in need of international protection as well as 5 5 persons belonging to particularly vulnerable groups, such as children, traumatised persons or victims of crime skills responsibility and autonomy discussion, lectures, role play, interactive presentation, peer learning, learning methods group work, case studies theory test: the learner describes interview methods and ethical assessment principles of interviewing CCC Basic subject 2.4.2 2.3.3 Learning outcomes Upon successful completion the learner will be able to: LO SQF Level Dealing with a victim describe the fundamental rights and protection needs of of crime 6 4 victims of crime explain the legal situation of victims of crime and the available legal remedies and victim support services in knowledge 7 4 accordance with regulations, the relevant procedures and processes describe the likely effects of crime on victims, with 8 4 particular focus on possible reactions to trauma interview victims of crime in routine and non-complex cases in accordance with relevant the law, paying skills 9 4 attention to their fundamental rights and protection needs take responsibility for referring the potential victim to responsibility and the assistance and legal remedies available to them in 10 4 autonomy accordance with law and procedures learning methods small group work, team learning, case studies, lectures, role play theory test: the learner describes the rights and specific needs of victims of crime and the likely effects of crime on victims, as well as explaining the legal situation of victims of crime and the available legal remedies and victim support services assessment practical test: in a simulated situation, the learner identifies the relevant procedures and processes for responding to the rights and needs of victims of crime, interviews victims of crime in a respectful and professional manner and refers such victims to the assistance and legal remedies available to them CCC Basic subject 2.4.3 78
