Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply x-ray image interpretation procedures in a security screening environment. It requires knowledge and understanding of procedures to prepare and operate x-ray equipment, interpret x-ray images, and respond appropriately to the detection of suspected prohibited items. A basic understanding of legislation which may relate to potential security risk situations is also required. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency has wide application in a range of work roles in the security industry (such as an airport). Competency requires the attainment of knowledge and understanding under supervision of potential security risk situations and appropriate response procedures. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify legislative and organisational requirements . |
1.1 Basic legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the use of x -ray observation equipment are identified and explained. 1.2 Organisational security procedures are identified and explained. 1.3 Duty of care requirements are identified and explained. 1.4 Own level of authority, role and responsibilities are identified and explained. 1.5 Role of designated personnel for security response is identified and explained 1.6 Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ) requirements are identified and explained. |
2 Identify x-ray screening and interpretation procedures . |
2.1 Preparation and testing procedures for x-ray observation equipment are identified and explained. 2.2 Standard operating procedures for x-ray observation equipment are identified and explained. 2.3 Methods and procedures for screening items are identified and explained. 2.4 X -ray image interpretation procedures are identified and explained. 2.5 Response procedures for the detection of prohibited items are identified and explained. |
3 Identify security risks . |
3.1 Potential security risks relevant to security screening operations are identified and explained. 3.2 General procedures for monitoring security of a screening environment are identified and explained. 3.3 Factors which increase security risk are identified and explained. 3.4 Types and purpose of security equipment are identified and explained. 3.5 Emergency and evacuation procedures are identified and explained. 3.6 Procedures for first aid response are identified and explained. |
4 Identify security risk reporting processes . |
4.1 Organisational procedures for reporting security risks in a security screening environment are identified and explained. 4.2 Chain of command of designated personnel is identified and explained. 4.3 Communication channels and modes are identified and explained. 4.4 Communication equipment appropriate to the purpose is identified and explained. 4.5 Organisational documentation requirements are identified and explained. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of understanding and knowledge of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment includes:
Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
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Method of assessment |
This unit of competency should be assessed using questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills. |
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Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Oral questioning or written assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical. Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Legislative requirements may relate to : |
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Organisational requirements may relate to : |
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X -ray observation equipment may relate to : |
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Security procedures may relate to : |
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Duty of care requirements : |
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Designated personnel may include : |
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ) requirements may relate to : |
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X -ray image interpretation procedures may relate to : |
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Prohibited items may relate to : |
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Security risks may include : |
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General procedures for monitoring may include : |
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Security equipment may include : |
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Procedures for reporting security risks may include : |
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Communication channels may include : |
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Communication modes may include : |
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Communication equipment may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security |
Competency field
Competency field |
Operations |