Cabin Baggage National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT) – Version 3.1 – (Build 3) – Release 5 Dated December 2019  

Anyone carrying out the screening of cabin baggage using x-ray or Explosive Detection Systems (EDS) equipment must be in possession of a valid Cabin Baggage NXCT certificate. Thereafter the Cabin Baggage NXCT may continue to be used to meet the 6 x 6 image interpretation training requirements. It is a mandatory requirement that the NXCT is re-passed at least every 13 months. ,.

Approved Cabin Baggage NXCT Test Managers  

Hold Baggage National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT) – Version 3.1 – (Build 3) – Release 5 Dated December 2019 

Anyone carrying out the screening hold baggage by x-ray or EDS equipment must be in possession of a valid HBS NXCT certificate and thereafter, may continue to use this training to meet the 6 x 6 image interpretation training requirements.  It is a mandatory requirement that the NXCT is re-passed at least every 13 months.

Approved Hold Baggage NXCT Test Managers  

Cargo and Mail National X-Ray Competency Test (NXCT) – Version 3.1 – (Build 3) – Release 6 Dated December 2019 

Anyone carrying out the screening of air cargo and mail using x-ray or EDS equipment must be in possession of a valid cargo NXCT certificate. Thereafter the cargo NXCT may continue to be used to meet the 6 x  6 image interpretation training requirements. It is a mandatory requirement that the NXCT is re-passed at least every 13 months.

Approved Cargo NXCT Test Managers

Approval Process

If you are interested in becoming approved to deliver the Cabin Baggage, Hold Baggage or Cargo and Mail NXCT, you will need to meet the NXCT approval criteria. Please complete the NXCT application form and send requests for approval and enquiries to: avsec.training@avsec.caa.co.uk.