5.12 Annex XII: Training Plan 2021
Standing Corps Category 1 basic training programme:
Reference
Activity / Objective
Description
number
B2
The basic training
The basic training for the European Border and Coast Guard
programme for the
standing corps CAT 1 shall ensure its members have the necessary
European standing corps
competences to operate in a unitary manner in any particular
CAT 1.
operational area generating added value and fully respecting in all
actions the applicable legal framework including fundamental
rights. It is harmonised with the CCC Basic. In order to cater for
the drop outs during 2020 the basic training programme will also
see (although more limited than during 2020) implementation
during 2021.
MODULE
DURATION
NOTE
Generic studies
3 weeks (+ 1 week physical
Generic studies and legal basis
education distributed to all
can be combined, if necessary.
modules, except tactical one)
Legal basis of border and coast
1 week
1 week physical training is
guard operations
horizontally integrated in all
modules. The load (1-2
hours/week) is not counted
separately in the total number
of weeks
Tactical and force measures,
3 weeks (plus horizontal
weapons training
distribution 2 weeks)
Border surveillance
4 weeks, including tactical and
Sequence between border
force measures 1 week
checks and surveillance is not
crucial
Border checks + return
9 weeks, including tactical and
force measures 1 week and return 2
days
Return matters are to be
trained in the late stage of the
border checks
Cross-border crime and investigation
3 weeks
Independent module taking
place after the border
surveillance and border checks.
Can be combined with the later
stage of border checks, if
necessary
Assessment and administration
1 week
TOTAL
24 weeks
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Operational Training:
ABAC
Activity / Objective
Description
coding/
reference
number
I.
PRE-DEPLOYMENT INDUCTION TRAINING
A01
Pre-Deployment Induction The Pre-Deployment Induction Training prepares the members of
Training
the standing corps and EBCG pools for deployment in Frontex
operations. The aim of the Pre-Deployment Induction Training is to
provide learners with relevant knowledge, skills and competences
related to Frontex operational environment and procedures, safety
and security, in line with all applicable EU legislation including
fundamental rights. An additional objective is to contribute to
creating a common European Border and Coast Guard professional
culture amongst the participants, through different practical
exercises, thus developing necessary skills in order to overcome
cultural challenges, to understand conflicts and manage them, and
to be aware of the stages of team development. Moreover, after
completion of the course, the participants will be able to properly
take into account the special needs of children, unaccompanied
minors, persons with disabilities, victims of trafficking in human
beings, persons in need of medical assistance, persons in need of
international protection, persons in distress at sea and any other
persons in a particular vulnerable situation.
Mainly designed as a self-paced learning, the course will also
encompass a short contact phase and passing the course will be a
prerequisite for deployment.
II.
ADVANCED SPECIALIZATION TRAINING
a. PROFILE RELATED TRAINING
A02
Course for Debriefing
A course in which participants learn how to debrief third country
Officer
nationals by systematic extraction of information from persons
willing to cooperate. Training course is designed to build practical
skills and competences necessary for performing quality debriefing
interviews. Participants learn how to prepare for a debriefing
interview, how to select an interviewee and gain his/her trust.
Collecting information for intelligence purposes and compilation of
a comprehensive debriefing report is covered during simulated
interviews. Understanding and proper application of cognitive
interviewing techniques and psychological aspects is an essential
part of preparation for the most challenging interviews.
A03
Fundamental Rights
Frontex specialized modules on fundamental rights raise awareness
modules embedded in the
and provide harmonised guidelines on respecting fundamental rights
advanced specialized
while performing border control or return-related tasks. These
profile related training
includes protection of children at the borders and other vulnerable
courses
persons, protection of victims of human smuggling, of trafficking in
human beings and victims of other forms of cross border crime. The
goal of fundamental rights – related modules is to provide
participants with a tailored training relevant to their tasks and
powers.
A04
Course for Information
The aim of this course will be to support information collection
Officer
relevant for situation monitoring, risk analysis and the execution of
Eurosur.
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A05
Course for Second-Line
This course enables participants to effectively fulfil the role of
Airport Officer
second-line airport officers, to interact appropriately with
passengers. The course provides the opportunity for officers to gain,
update, and demonstrate acquired skills and knowledge, and
become competent and motivated to perform the complex tasks
while deployed in Frontex operations, but also in their daily duties.
A06
Course for Border Guard
The aim of this course is to promote a high and equal standard for
Officer
Border and Coast Guards to acquire integrated skills and
competences to perform first line border checks at the external
borders of the European Union.
A07
Course for Advanced
The aim of this course is to qualify the participants for acting as
Level Document Officer
advanced level document officer in Frontex operational activities.
The course is also used to train the trainers, thus providing the
participants with an opportunity to act as multipliers at national
level. The target group and the content of the course is defined by
the “framework for harmonised programme for the training of
document examiners in three levels” (Council Doc. No. 9551/07 and
16261/14)."
The course provides the knowledge and the skills to identify
genuine documents on the basis of primary and advanced security
features and personalisation techniques and to refer suspicious
documents to a higher level of expertise. Learners are expected to
establish conclusively the status of the document under
inspection/examination. The Advanced Level Document Officer
course will also add an extra focus on latest technologies and
perspectives in authentication of identities, documents and identity
fraud.
A08
Course for Border
The aim of this course is to build up operational experience for
Surveillance Officer –
working in the joint teams as Land Border Surveillance Officer.
Land Operations
Learners take responsibility for completing duties safely and
responsibly; identify and report misconduct during mission; ensure
that individual and tactical responses to threat during mission are
fully compliant with international conventions and EU legislation
including fundamental rights.
A09
Course for Border
The aim of this course is to familiarize Member States’ border
Surveillance Officer –
guards with the operational procedures of Frontex Joint Maritime
Maritime Operations
Operations and to increase their operational efficiency in a multi-
national environment. The course includes the following topics: the
legal framework, surveillance and maritime search and rescue. It is
built upon the officers’ nautical knowledge and experience to
further develop their competences related to maritime border
surveillance activities.
A10
Course for Border
The aim of this course is to provide participants with theoretical
Surveillance Officer – Air
knowledge and practical skills for activities carried out by air crew
Crew Preparation for
members deployed in Frontex Joint Maritime/Land Operations.
Joint Operations
A11
Course for Dog Handler
The aim of this course is to provide specific knowledge and skills to
the EBCGT members operating as part of border surveillance teams
supported by a service dog. Dog handlers with previous experience
in dog handling will be brought in line with the most recent set of
knowledge, skills and competence stipulated by the EBCGT profile
no 15 and operational requirements.
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A12
Frontex Tactical Support
The aim of this course is to prepare Frontex Support Officers (FSO)
Officer
for their role as key-players when it comes to the implementation
of the operational goals during a joint operation between Frontex,
the host Member State and the deployed members of the teams.
The FSO has to support the Frontex Operational Coordinator (FOC)
wherever necessary and possible. The training for the FSO reflects
all demands and requirements he/she could face during
deployment.
A13
Cross-Border Crime
The
Cross Border Crime Detection Course aims to prepare officers
Detection Officer
to act as Cross-Border Crime Detection Officers in Frontex
operations targeted at serious and organised crime with cross
border dimension at EU external borders. The course is designed to
prepare officers to be deployed flexibly at sea, land or air borders.
The course will take place in authentic environment. The practical
exercises will be carried out using vessels, containers, cars, trucks
and trains, real documentations accompanying them, as well as
technologies and equipment used to detect cross border crime. The
participants will gain knowledge on identification of cross border
crime, its modus operandi, persons suspected of being involved in
various types of CBC (trafficking in human beings, drugs, weapons,
excise goods, terrorism). Part of the course will be devoted to
document fraud associated with various CBC and also to the
recognition, preservation and interpretation of evidence (if
requested by EU MS and within the chain of custody), support the
collection of information concerning apprehension / seizure.
Acquaintance and awareness of the possible harmonization with
customs’ tasks will also be part of the training.
Counter-terrorism Efforts within the Border Dimension Course will aim to raise knowledge and awareness amongst officers
deployed in Frontex coordinated operational activities on how to
support counter-terrorism efforts. The course is designed to
complement the identification of ‘known’ terrorists through
crosschecks with the relevant databases. The course focus is on how
to support with the identification of the ‘unknowns’, i.e. those
whose details are not to be found in SIS or other databases, and this
by referring ‘subjects of interest’ for detailed checks. The online
course will be provided as a part of specific profile training to
selected profiles.
A14
Course for Motor Vehicle
This course will equip the participants with the necessary
Crime Detection Officer
knowledge and skills related to verifications of vehicles and their
documents in order to establish possible vehicle theft and
trafficking. The participants will gain the knowledge on:
- recognition of stolen vehicles and related documents and further
handling with the national authorities;
- usage of relevant national and international databases;
- recognition of new car theft patterns and reporting accordingly;
- support for first-line border checks.
A15
European Coast Guard
This course focuses on tasks, mandate, role and responsibilities of
Functions Officer
coast guard function officers to prepare them to meet all demands
they may face during their deployment in a Frontex Joint Maritime
Operation. In a real working environment and supported by experts,
participants will learn how to operate effectively in an International
Coordination Centre ICC /Local Coordination Centre LCC and/or on
board of assets supporting the implementation of coast guard
functions (e.g. EU agencies).
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A16
Course for Forced Return
The course satisfies the requirements for adequate training to be
Escort and Support
provided for members of a pool of forced return escorts. It
Officer
incorporates theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to
participate in return operations and interventions. Currently, two
types of courses are offered by Training Unit: Course for Forced
Return Escort Leaders in Return Operations and Course for
Readmission Officers.
The Course for Forced Return Escort Leaders in Return Operations
aims to enhance escort leaders’ competence and skills enabling
them to perform the key role the escort leaders play in forced
return operations. It covers task in pre-return and return phase,
including in-flight phase and hand-over. The course is enriched with
knowledge obtained from e-learning course.
The Course for Readmission Officers prepares forced return escort
officers for their tasks within readmission operations by ferries and
by charter flights.
Both courses are based mostly on practical scenarios in an airplane
mock up and ferry boat. Learners benefit from various role plays
and practical exercises, as well as simulations of various predictable
and emergency situations.
The further development of the Course for Forced Return Escort
Officer will continue in 2020. The Course will be designed to meet
training requirements for national escort officers deployed to
provide escort services in all kinds of forced return operations.
A17
Ad Hoc Training in the
The ad hoc course is based on the Course for Forced Return Escort
field of Return
Officers and is tailored to the special needs and requirements of
Member States or non-EU countries with special requests. The
course focuses on forced return escort officers carrying out national
return operations and collecting return operations and equips
participants with knowledge on relevant international law, including
fundamental rights and the proportionate use of means of
constraints.
Ad hoc courses do not include courses for forced return escort
leaders.
A18
Course for Pool of Forced
The aim of this course is to provide members of Frontex pool of
Return Monitors
forced-return monitors with theoretical knowledge and practical
skills required to comprehensive and transparent monitoring of
forced return operations. The main focus is on monitoring respect
for the applicable fundamental rights during return operation.
Members of the Forced-return monitors’ pool are trained in a
standardised course and regularly updated in “Annual lessons learnt
meetings” conferences and thematic workshops together with
experienced escort leaders to exchange knowledge and best
practices.
A19
Course for Return
The aim of this course is to prepare return specialists from national
Specialists
competent bodies to efficiently fulfil tasks in the area of pre-return
activities, including “collection of information necessary for issuing
return decisions” in line with the Article 48(1) of Regulation
2019/1896.
The courses prepare return specialists to accomplish tasks required
to issue a return decision, respecting the Regulation 2019/1896
provision that the issuing of return decision shall remain a
competence of the Member States.
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A20
Operational Safety and
Online self-paced learning course is focused on officers who will be
Health E-learning tool for
deployed in places with high migratory pressure and need extra
hotspots
competences related to operational safety and health of deployed
officers. The course will also refer to topics such as: people in
migration process, contagious and non-infectious diseases,
outbreaks, substance abuse, mental health, gender based violence,
occupational safety and health, intercultural communication and
mediation.
Once developed, this will be made available under the different
profile dedicated courses.
b. FURTHER SPECIALIZATION TRAINING SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF
FRONTEX MANDATE
Integrated Border Management related training
Frontex promotes a high and equal standard of border checks at the external borders of the
European Union especially through providing training on the general European Integrated Border
Management concept as well as for individual strategic components of European IBM such as intra-
agency cooperation, state-of-the-art technology and quality control.
A21
Training on Integrated
The aim of this course is to support the harmonized implementation
Border Management
of the European IBM concept based on the European Border and
Coast Guard Regulation at national level. The target group of the
course are high-level experts from Member States/SACs involved in
the implementation of a national IBM strategy and Action Plan in
line with EU standards, especially with the Technical and
Operational strategy for European IBM. Also, the training is tailored
to the needs of partner non-EU countries and a special iteration of
the course is delivered to them.
A22
Training on Schengen
The aim of this course is to promote professional knowledge on how
Evaluations (incl.
to carry out an objective evaluation mission in the fields of air, sea
Thematic Schengen
and land borders, as well as return. The training is based on the
Evaluation)
“learning by doing” method, meaning that the theoretical part of
the training is limited. Knowledge is embedded through very
practical exercises carried on in a real environment via on-site visit-
simulations at real border crossing points and return facilities of
selected Member States.
A23
Training on Advance
The aim of this course is to facilitate harmonised capabilities of
Information
MS/SACs to use the advanced traveller information analysis to
safeguard efficient and effective border management and to
(practitioner level)
mitigate risks to internal security at the EU level. The course
provides basic training for border guards performing tactical risk
profiling and traveller targeting at national level.
A24
Training on
The aim of this course is to promote a high and uniform standard of
Vulnerabilities of ABC
border checks at the external borders of the European Union,
Systems
including by providing MS/SACs experts with the necessary
knowledge, skills and competences in order to assess ABC systems
vulnerabilities and take appropriate mitigations to reduce risk
likelihood and impact on internal security.
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A25
Training on Customs and
The aim of Customs and Border Guard cooperation Advisers’ course
Border Guard
is to increase synergies and the tactical cooperation between
Cooperation - Advisers
border guards and customs officers working at the EU land,
maritime and air external borders. Among the operational aspects
covered by this course are: the legal basis for enhanced
cooperation, the impact of border guard-customs cooperation and
relevant mutual benefits, SOPs for the common border checks,
solutions to be applied at the local, regional and national level for
enhanced border guard-customs cooperation as well as the
preventive anti-corruption measures at the external borders.
A26
Training on Entry-Exit-
The aim of the course is to support Member States in preparing
System
their border guards for the introduction of the entry-exit-system at
the external borders. The target group of the course are multipliers
from MS/SACs who will take the responsibility to spread the gained
knowledge and skills at national level.
A27
Training on European
The aim of the course is to support MS/SACs in building the capacity
Travel Information and
of their border guards for the introduction of the European Travel
Authorisation System
Information and Authorisation System at the external borders. Staff
(ETIAS)
members of the ETIAS Central Unit are an additional target group.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS AND SITUATION MONITORING RELATED TRAINING
A28
Course on CIRAM
European course for CIRAM risk analysts
The strategic aim of this course is to develop competences and
harmonise practices in the field of risk analysis at European level.
Learners will develop competences in carrying out CIRAM-based risk
analysis to support decision-making. These competences will enable
them to become specialised members of staff with a high degree of
independence and analytical thinking, performing professional tasks
based on the Common Integrated Risk Analysis Model, within the
scope of Integrated Border Management.
The strategic aim of this course is to enhance Member States’
awareness on CIRAM.
The course is delivered on ad hoc basis, in order to support Member
States upscaling national capacities in the area of CIRAM based risk
analysis, including those that had to follow up on vulnerability
assessment process.
DOCUMENT AND IDENTITY FRAUD RELATED TRAININGS
A29
Basic Course on False
The format of the Roadshow caters for providing a hands on
Documents Detection I
learning experience, thus allowing officers to respond to the regular
Roadshow
operational front-line needs during the duration of the exercise.
The training was developed to support MSs and SAC countries since
based on the Council Doc. No. 9551/07 and 16261/14) this should
not be responsibility of Frontex but of Member States.
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A30
Train the Trainers Course
This course was developed in order to have a universal systematic
on Facial Features for
approach when deciding if the person who presents the document is
Imposter Detection
actually the same person as in the photo and to combat the look
alike fraud successfully.
Due to the use of higher quality security features in identity
documents it has become increasingly difficult to forge such a
document. As a consequence look alike fraud is more prevalent.
A31
Basic Course on False
This course is delivered in non-EU countries in cooperation with EU
Document Detection II-
Delegation. The course encompasses learner-centred activities,
Consular Staff Training
including theoretical and practical sessions that are also adapted to
the geographical needs.
A32
Course for Specialists on
The aim of this course is to qualify the participants for acting as
Identity and Security
false document experts at specialist level. The content of the
Documents
course is based on the Framework for the harmonised programme
for the training of document examiners in three levels (Council Doc.
No. 9551/07 and 16261/14) and takes into consideration the latest
developments in the authentication process related to the identity
chain.
A33
Document Specialist
FRONTEX, together with the Documents Expert Board will evaluate
Board
the content of the training programme. Based on the results of this
evaluation, the Documents Expert Board will then decide whether
any elements of the training programme, or the training tools used,
should be revised. The Working Party on Frontiers/False Documents
will be informed of all changes made.
INTER-AGENCY COOPERATION TRAINING
A34
Inter-agency Cooperation
Area covering different training initiatives decided in the context of
Training
the inter-agency cooperation framework, based on specific needs
assessments.
Training Capacities:
Reference
Activity / Objective
Description
number
B3
Mid-Level Management
This course aims to facilitate the sharing of experience and
Course (MLC).
expertise of border and coast guard mid-level management in
order to contribute to more effective cooperation at the EU
borders. The course will enhance and develop leadership,
management and advanced communication skills, which will
enable mid-level managers to participate in a broad range of
common activities. In 2021 MLC will be adapted to broader
audiences with two courses organised, aiming to keep the number
of trained participants high. It will be open to participation of non-
EU countries with Associated PAs.
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B4
European Joint Master's
The European Joint Master’s Programme is intended for mid- to
in Strategic Border
high-level officers of agencies and organisations responsible for
Management (EJMSBM).
border security in the European Union. The programme reflects
and supports Frontex strategic approach to border and coast guard
education and training. It promotes a common EU approach to
integrated border management that meets the organisational
needs of border and coast guards. In 2021 the third iteration of the
programme will be facing its dissertation writing period. The new
consortium agreement will be signed.
B5
Strategic Border and
This course aims to address diverse professional development
Coast Guard
needs of senior border and coast guard officers offering a set of
Management Training
modules based on the EJMSBM and focused on strategic
Course (SBCGM).
management of the EU border security and European cooperation
for the Integrated Border Management (IBM). It will extend the
accessibility of the master’s valuable learning to a wider target of
border and coast guard senior officers who cannot undergo the
master’s studies, but can selectively study the modules. It will also
facilitate the cooperation, information exchange and sharing of
good practices. The courses will be offered to the participants.
Training Support:
Reference
Activity / Objective
Description
number
C1
Course design in line
This course contributes to ensuring the operational relevance,
with Bologna and
standards and quality of training programmes and courses in the
Copenhagen principles
border and coast guard area. It develops specific skills and
using the Sectoral
competences for the design and review of training, in line with the
Qualifications
Sectoral Qualifications Framework for Border Guarding and
Framework for Border
European lifelong learning policies and best practices. The course
Guarding
aims to build Frontex capacity for designing high quality, effective
and practical training and may be offered also to MS/SAC experts
who contribute to designing border and coast guard courses at
national level and for Frontex. This course is offered as part of the
overall training skills package that includes Training Delivery
methodology and Educational technology courses
C3
BCG Training Delivery
This course provides an opportunity for trainers' training,
Methodology
certification and continuing professional development. It enables
subject matter /operational experts delivering Frontex courses to
uphold the quality standards for training delivery in line with
Frontex requirements and the European policies and good practice
in education and training applicable nationally across EU.
It also ensures the necessary training delivery capacity for the
European standing corps training programme, all categories,
through tailored courses and practical workshops designed to meet
specific training delivery skills.
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C7
Instructional Design for
The activity focuses on designing digital learning to increase
Border and Coast Guard
flexibility and effectiveness of border and coast guard training
Training
delivered by TRU. It entails designing and developing blended
learning strategies using e-learning solutions, following a coherent
and structured pedagogical approach, based on the SQF design
principles. Effective use of digital learning includes the
development of e-learning materials, i.a.: simulations, virtual
reality, serious gaming approaches in the context of border and
coast guard education. Training, workshops/webinars and daily
coaching on the integration of educational technology to learning
are offered horizontally across TRU and within the training
community. The activity also includes the course on Educational
Technology, aiming to equip border and coast guard training
professionals with digital learning design and facilitation skills.
C9
English for Border and
This activity integrates various actions related to English
Coast Guarding
proficiency. English for Border and Coast Guarding online courses
(basic and advanced) and manuals aim at enabling the border and
coast guard officers to develop effective communication skills and
a correct professional vocabulary in English for interaction with
individuals and groups while performing border control tasks, in
accordance with national and EU applicable legislation.
In close connection with the QA processes, this activity also
includes the management of the English proficiency assessment
tool applied for the recruitment of the members of standing corps,
as well as trainers and other learners.
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