Videoconference, 12-13 February 2026 — Meeting online in February, the ECAC Training Task Force decided on the allocation of work and timelines for delivering its 2026 work programme.
Seven new or revised training guidance documents will be produced, including material on training in the use of liquids screening equipment and on practical and theoretical tests for screener certification.
The group also examined current challenges affecting training delivery and effectiveness. These included staff turnover, the transition of screeners to new screening techniques when new technology was introduced, and the need to maintain and improve performance in hand searches and image recognition. Members also considered research into the potential side effects of errors generated by automated alarms intended to help screeners.