Modification History
Release 1. Revised unit.
This unit replaces and is equivalent to AVIO2009A Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct the screening of articles for prohibited items or weapons by interpreting X-ray images. This includes setting up and operating X-ray screening equipment, interpreting X-ray images of items and taking appropriate action to advise the screening point supervisor when suspected weapons explosives or prohibited items are detected.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Application of the Unit
Work must be carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and the relevant regulatory requirements.
Work is performed under some supervision usually within a team environment.
Work involves the application of workplace procedures and relevant legislation when conducting the screening of articles for prohibited items or weapons when using X-ray screening equipment at an airport.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Nil.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Set up and test X-ray screening equipment |
1.1 |
X-ray screening equipment is set up in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Required daily tests are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures |
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X-ray screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled in accordance with workplace procedures during set up and testing |
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Operate X-ray screening equipment |
2.1 |
X-ray equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures |
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X-ray screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled in accordance with workplace procedures during operation |
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Interpret X-ray images |
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X-ray images are interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Image enhancement functions are used effectively in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Colours on the X-ray image are correctly interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Article shapes and sizes on the X-ray image are correctly interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Prohibited items, weapons and explosives on the X-ray image are correctly detected in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Take appropriate action when weapons, explosives and prohibited items are detected |
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Suspected explosives are reported to screening point supervisor and appropriate action is taken in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures |
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Suspected weapons or prohibited items are reported to the screening point supervisor and appropriate action is taken in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts.
In real environments, access is required to:
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Method of assessment Assessment for Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener and Checked Baggage Screener Roles |
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted using the National Assessment Tool. Practical assessment must:
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Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. |
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Legislative requirements may include: |
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Use of X-ray screening equipment may occur at: |
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Articles may include: |
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X-ray screening equipment means: |
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Threat image projection system capability means: |
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A prohibited item is: |
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A weapon is: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
O – Security