Unit of competency
Modification History
Release 1. This is the first release of this unit of competency in the AVI Aviation Training Package. |
Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to interpret and implement transport security policies and procedures. It includes complying with aviation transport security regulations, interpreting screening policy and advising passengers/personnel on regulatory requirements. This unit addresses transport security technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to transport security duties of aviation, maritime and air cargo security personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in operational transport security environments. Operations are conducted as part of transport security across a variety of operational aviation, maritime and air cargo contexts within the Australian industry. Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit. |
Pre-requisite Unit
Not applicable. |
Competency Field
O - Security. |
Unit Sector
Not applicable. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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1 |
Comply with aviation transport security regulations |
1.1 |
Relevant transport security and safety regulations are correctly identified in relation to screening operations |
1.2 |
Staff awareness of transport security screening regulations is maintained/monitored, including training opportunities |
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1.3 |
Compliance is maintained with Commonwealth, state and territory laws and regulations |
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1.4 |
Action is taken on policy interpretation in day-to-day work to ensure compliance as required |
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1.5 |
Screening compliance exercises are coordinated and participated in |
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2 |
Interpret screening policy |
2.1 |
Processes related to special screening directions, screening exemptions and other notices are interpreted and actioned |
2.2 |
Screening notice is applied to local context |
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3 |
Advise passengers/personnel on regulatory requirements |
3.1 |
Clear and correct advice is provided to staff and passengers in relation to the screening process as required |
3.2 |
Policy amendments and changes to screening processes are communicated to staff and other relevant personnel |
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3.3 |
Trends and operational inefficiency are communicated to relevant personnel |
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3.4 |
Quality and efficiency of processes are identified and monitored to improve operational efficiency |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range of Conditions
Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the AVI Aviation Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide. |
Unit Mapping Information
This is a new unit. No equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guides are found in VETNet’ - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=4725260a-0af3-4daf-912b-ef1c2f3e5816