Qualification details

This qualification provides individuals with technical and non-technical aviation skills to operate effectively in a broad range of aviation security screening roles.

Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and limited judgement in structured and stable contexts within narrow parameters.

This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as an Aviation Screening Officer as directed by the current Aviation Transport Security Regulations.

People seeking certification should check these requirements with the relevant Australian Government department responsible for aviation transport security.

Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.

Occupations may include :

Aviation Screening Officer

Aviation Transport Protection Officer – Checked Baggage Screener.

A total of 13 units of competency  comprising:

8 core units  listed below plus 

5 general elective units  from the general elective units listed below. Up to 3 of the general elective units  may be selected from any relevant endorsed Training Package or accredited course. The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units 

AVIF2020

Employ fatigue risk management practices in an aviation workplace

AVIG2002

Work effectively in the aviation industry

AVII0002

Provide quality customer service

AVIK2001

Use computers in the aviation screening workplace

AVIO2005

Conduct screening using explosive trace detection

AVIO2010

Screen articles to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone

AVIZ2050

Maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace

CPPSEC2001A

Communicate effectively in the security industry

General elective units 

AVIC2001

Drive on the airside

AVIE0001

Operate aeronautical radio

AVIE2005

Conduct radio procedures in an aviation operational environment

AVIF0012

Apply aviation work health and safety procedures

AVIF2024

Conduct housekeeping activities

AVIG2003

Work in a socially diverse environment

AVIL2005

Complete routine administrative tasks

AVIL2006

Promote effective workplace practice

AVIO0002

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation

AVIO2004

Conduct frisk search of persons

AVIO2006

Control access to and exit from an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

AVIO2008

Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

AVIO2009

Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

AVIO2011

Screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone

AVIO2013

Undertake emergency response action to a security threat

AVIO2015

Apply and monitor workplace security procedures

AVIO4003

Implement airside access

AVIP2001

Capture records into a records keeping system

CPPSEC1007A

Apply walk through metal detection procedures

CPPSEC1008A

Apply hand-held metal detection procedures

CPPSEC2002A

Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry

CPPSEC2004B

Respond to security risk situation

CPPSEC2012A

Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour

CPPSEC2014A

Operate basic security equipment

CPPSEC2015A

Patrol premises

CPPSEC2018A

Monitor electronic reporting facility

CPPSEC3001A

Maintain workplace safety in the security industry

CPPSEC3002A

Manage conflict through negotiation

CPPSEC3003A

Determine response to security risk situation

CPPSEC3005A

Prepare and present security documentation and reports

CPPSEC3007A

Maintain security of environment

CPPSEC3017A

Plan and conduct evacuation of premises

CPPSEC3019A

Operate specialised security equipment

CPPSEC3020A

Monitor security from control room

TLIC1051

Operate commercial vehicle