Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to screen items using image interpretation to ensure the security of premises. It requires the ability to operate security screening equipment and accurately interpret images to detect prohibited and dangerous items. This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in security screening and search operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities. This unit provides coverage for both internationally defined Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) and Cabin Baggage Screening (CBS). |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency has wide application in the security industry in those roles involving security screening and search activities. In relation to the identification of drugs, competency involves a reporting function rather than law enforcement. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines. This unit focuses on the screening function. It does not cover standard responses to security risk situations in the screening process, for example search, restraint and detention of persons which are covered by units such as CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation and CPPSEC2005A Screen people. |
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 Prepare for screening . |
1.1 Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to security screening operations are identified and complied with. 1.2 Assignment instructions are obtained and clarified as required with relevant persons . 1.3 Personal dress and presentation is maintained in accordance with client and organisational requirements. 1.4 Screening equipment is checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 1.5 Equipment faults or damage are identified and reported in accordance with organisational procedures. |
2 Screen items . |
2.1 Items are screened using screening equipment appropriate to the purpose. 2.2 Positioning of items for screening is physically controlled in accordance with organisational procedures. 2.3 Items and equipment are closely monitored to promptly identify prohibited or dangerous items . 2.4 Search of items is conducted as required in accordance with legislative requirements. 2.5 Communication is courteous, professional and sensitive to individual social and cultural differences . 2.6 Screening outcomes are reported and documentation maintained in accordance with organisational procedures. |
3 Interpret images . |
3.1 Images are accurately interpreted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ) requirements . 3.2 Image is scrutinised using appropriate image enhancement features. 3.3 Limitations of image interpretation process are recognised and problems resolved or assistance sought as required from relevant persons. 3.4 Prohibited or dangerous items are identified and appropriate response implemented in accordance with legislative requirements. |
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:
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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 could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:
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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, written or visual 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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Assignment instructions may include : |
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Relevant persons may include : |
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Screening equipment may include : |
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Checked relates to : |
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Items may include : |
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Monitored may relate to : |
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Prohibited or dangerous items : |
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Search of items : |
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Social and cultural differences may relate to : |
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Reported may involve : |
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Images may include : |
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Interpreted should involve : |
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Occupational Health and Safety (OHS ) requirements may relate to : |
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Limitations may relate to : |
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Response may include : |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Security |
Competency field
Competency field |
Operations |