Unit of competency details

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.

1 

Maintain awareness of security measures and security risks 

1.1

Security roles of workers in an aviation workplace are recognised

1.2

Security measures are applied in the workplace

1.3

Information about potential aviation security risks is reviewed and understood

1.4

Security policies and procedures are identified, interpreted and applied

2 

Maintain security vigilance 

2.1

Potential security risks are monitored during workplace activities

2.2

Effective communication skills are used when working with others to maintain security vigilance

3 

Recognise and assess potential security risks 

3.1

Factors that may affect security of an aviation workplace are identified and understood

3.2

Security assessment principles are applied when potential security risks are identified and appropriate actions are taken

4 

Respond to potential security risks 

4.1

Potential security risks are effectively and efficiently communicated in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Instructions from security supervisors/managers and security procedures are followed cooperatively

5 

Report potential security risks 

5.1

Security risks are reported accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with workplace procedures

5.2

Security documentation is identified and completed in accordance with workplace procedures

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge: 

• Legislative requirements that relate to security awareness when working in the aviation workplace

• The organisation’s transport security procedures and policies for security awareness as detailed in workplace procedures

• Potential weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

• Appropriate action to avoid and resolve security issues

• Enforcement agencies present in the aviation environment

• Information contained in personal identification (ID) cards

• Types of ID cards and access available to holders of each type of ID card

• Security and risks in the aviation workplace

• Signs and indications of suspicious behaviour of passengers, consignors or other persons who might pose a threat to aviation security

• Signs and indications that items have been tampered with or have been left unattended

• Reporting procedures for vehicles in areas not reserved for parking or designated parking areas

• Contingency procedures, as detailed in workplace procedures, to be taken in the event that a security risk is identified

• Site layout including any applicable security zones

• Security principles in an aviation workplace

• Reporting requirements for identified security risks or incidents in accordance with workplace procedures

• Organisational paperwork associated with reporting requirements

Required skills: 

• Communicate effectively with others when maintaining security awareness and vigilance in the aviation workplace

• Read, interpret and apply the relevant instructions and workplace procedures concerning security awareness

• Read, interpret and apply security and safety practices, and regulations applicable to own work functions

• Respond to and report potential security issues in accordance with workplace procedures

• Identify and complete required documentation when maintaining security awareness

• Work collaboratively with others when maintaining security awareness

• Use initiative to determine the correct response to a security threat when maintaining security awareness in the aviation workplace

• Modify activities in response to different workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments

• Monitor and anticipate security issues and risks that may arise when maintaining security awareness and take appropriate action

• Identify and select relevant equipment, processes and procedures when maintaining security awareness

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.

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:

• accurately describe the security role of individual workers in the aviation workplace
• demonstrate the ability to apply security measures within the workplace
• apply effective interpersonal and communication skills when working with others to maintain security vigilance
• identify and correctly respond to security risks within the aviation workplace
• correctly use documentation when reporting potential security issues

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts within an aviation workplace

Resources for assessment include:

• a range of exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment within the aviation industry, and
• access to a range of relevant operational situations which require working effectively with others in the aviation industry

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

• materials and equipment used within the aviation industry, and
• documentation used in the aviation industry including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

Assessment for Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener and Checked Baggage Screener Roles  

Assessment must:

• be undertaken by a registered training organisation.

Assessment of knowledge must:

• be conducted through written/oral assessments.

Practical assessment must:

• be undertaken by a registered training organisation
• occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Legislative requirements may include:

• the Aviation Transport Security Act
• the Aviation Transport Security Regulation
• the organisation’s Transport Security Program as approved under the Aviation Transport Security Act
• Notices made under the Act and the Regulations

Aviation workplaces may include:

• airside security zones
• landside security zones

Airside security zones on an airport include:

• the security restricted area
• the enhanced inspection area

Landside security zones on an airport include:

• the sterile area
• the fuel storage zone
• the air traffic control facilities zone
• the navigational aids zone

Aviation transport security policies and procedures are:

• those policies and workplace procedures of an aviation transport organisation required to ensure the achievement of the organisation’s transport security programs in fulfilment of the relevant sections of the Aviation Transport Security Act and Regulations and any applicable special security directions, notices and other instructions from the Secretary of the Department administering the Aviation Transport Security Act

Transport Security Program (TSP) is:

• a program developed in accordance with the Aviation Transport Security Act and Regulations. Persons required to have a program are detailed in the Act and Regulations.
• ATSP details the security measures and procedures to be employed by the participant for the purposes of maintaining aviation security

Weapons; explosives; prohibited items; or liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG) products are:

• as described under the Legislation

Typical security issues may include:

• non-display or incorrect display of ID
• unauthorised persons in a secure area
• person in an area without lawful purpose
• unattended or suspicious items
• security related inappropriate comments
• unattended or suspicious vehicles

Procedures for reporting security risks may include:

• completing documentation such as logs, journals and activity reports
• completing police reports
• completing written and computer reports
• contacting designated personnel
• recording security risk and incident details
• requesting security assistance

Identification (ID) cards may include:

• Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
• Visitor Identification Card (VIC)
• Identification Card (ID)
• Temporary Aircrew Card (TAC)

An employee is:

• a person employed by the aviation industry, or engaged under a contract for services between the individual and the aviation industry participant