Security

In-Depth Security Training

49 CFR §172.704(a)(5) and 49 CFR 172.800–172.822

Approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour$249.99

This course is designed for hazmat employees who perform duties related to a transportation security plan, including personnel security, unauthorized access, en route security, threat recognition, and security responsibilities applicable to the employee's assigned function.

Who Needs This Training?

Hazmat employees who perform duties covered by a transportation security plan under 49 CFR §172.800 — typically employees at carriers transporting select agents, explosives, or other high-hazard materials.

Regulatory Requirement

49 CFR §172.704(a)(5) requires in-depth security training for employees who perform duties related to a transportation security plan, covering the plan's components and the employee's specific security responsibilities.

Course Curriculum

1
Transportation Security Plan Requirements (49 CFR §172.802)
2
Personnel Security: Background Checks and Vetting
3
Unauthorized Access Prevention Procedures
4
En Route Security Measures and Protocols
5
Threat Recognition and Response
6
Security Responsibilities by Job Function
7
Reporting Security Incidents
8
Security Plan Maintenance and Updates

Frequently Asked Questions

Certificate of Completion

Issued Upon

Passing the final exam

Valid For

3 years per 49 CFR §172.704(c)

Accepted By

DOT, FMCSA, PHMSA compliance audits

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