National X-Ray Competency Test for Cargo Screeners (NXCT)
All personnel carrying out cargo screening duties by x-ray at a Regulated Agent must sit and pass the NXCT as set by the Department for Transport.
BIFA is offering testing as part of in-house X-ray Operator training or scheduled test sessions (see below) during which the test alone is offered.
Candidates for the Cargo NXCT must hold valid Level 1 (old syllabus) or Level E (new syllabus) and x-ray (module 8 – old syllabus or Module 7 – new syllabus) certificates issued within the last two years in order to be eligible to sit the test.
The test must be successfully re-taken every 13 months in order to remain valid. Additionally, the Department for Transport has stated that any individual who does not carry out x-ray screening activities for a period of 3 months must re-sit and pass the NXCT prior to re-commencing x-ray duties.
N.B. Test session only – no training takes place
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