Modification History
Release 1. Revised unit.
This unit replaces and is equivalent to AVIO2010A Screen articles to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone.
Unit Descriptor
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to screen and conduct a physical search of articles to enter a security zone at an airport. This includes the identification of weapons; explosives; prohibited items; and liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG) products, preparing for and conducting a physical search, and responding to the detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items and LAG products.
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 screening of articles to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone 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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Prepare for screening of articles |
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Legislative requirements relevant to screening articles at airports are identified and complied with |
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Screening equipment is tested in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and workplace procedures |
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Situations requiring a physical search of articles to enter a security zone are recognised in accordance with legislation and workplace procedures |
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Consent of the person to conducting a physical search of identified articles is implied |
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Action is taken in response to persons not consenting in accordance with legislation and workplace procedures |
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Screen articles prior to entering a security zone |
2.1 |
Articles are presented appropriately for screening in accordance with legislation and workplace procedures |
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Screening equipment is used in accordance with manufacturers instructions and workplace procedures to identify weapons, explosives, prohibited items and LAG products |
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Screening documentation is completed in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Conduct physical search of articles |
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Physical searches are carried out in accordance with legislation and workplace procedures |
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Physical searches are conducted at the designated searching point and, where possible, with the person present |
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Components of the item are visually identified in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Suspected weapons, explosives, prohibited items and LAG products are detected if present |
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Occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) procedures are followed during physical searches of articles |
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Customer service principles and standards are applied throughout the screening process |
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If a person does not consent to the physical search of the required item, that person is not cleared to enter the sterile area and escalation occurs in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Respond to the detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products |
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Workplace procedures are followed in response to the detection of suspected weapons, explosives, prohibited substances or LAG products |
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Weapons, explosives or prohibited items are handled and stored in accordance with workplace procedures |
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4.3 |
LAG products are handled and destroyed in accordance with 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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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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Workplace procedures or requirements may relate to: |
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Articles may include: |
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Airside security zones on an airport include: |
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Landside security zones on an airport include: |
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Weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products are: |
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Screening equipment may include: |
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Situations requiring a physical search of articles include: |
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Physical searching of articles consists of: |
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Aspects of articles of which a person must be mindful during a physical search include: |
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Social and cultural differences may relate to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
O – Security