TLIO2021A Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo

Release 2

TLIO2021A Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo

Modification History

Release 2. This is the second release of this unit in the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package Version 4.0.

In Release 2 additions have been made to following Range Statements:

Transport and logistics enterprises

Security measures.

Release 2 is equivalent to the previous release.

Unit Descriptor

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to follow security procedures in the transport and logistics industries. It includes checking and maintaining the security of any goods and cargo, identifying and responding to any security threats or situations, and completing all required security records. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

Application of the Unit

Persons achieving competence in this unit will need to fulfil the applicable security regulations and the relevant sections of a transport organisation’s workplace security program and procedures.

Work is performed under some supervision generally within a team environment. It involves the application of an organisation's workplace security program and procedures and regulatory requirements to ensure that appropriate security procedures are followed when carrying out work activities in the transport, distribution, logistics and allied industries.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor.

Pre-Requisites

Nil.

Employability Skills Information

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. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1	Maintain security of goods and cargo	1.1	Where applicable, goods and cargo are secured within specified locations, transport vehicles, vessels or aircraft in accordance with workplace security procedures and applicable security regulations
1.2	Seals, tamper proof packaging, locks and other security measures on goods or cargo are checked and maintained in accordance with workplace security procedures
1.3	Signs of pillaging, theft and interference are recognised and reported in accordance with workplace security procedures
1.4	Signs of suspicious goods and cargo are recognised and reported promptly to designated personnel
1.5	Any breaches of security requirements are reported promptly to designated personnel in accordance with workplace security procedures
2	Identify a security threat or situation	2.1	Security threat or situation is promptly identified and assessed and response is prioritised in accordance with the workplace security program and procedures
2.2	Implications of the security threat or situation are evaluated in accordance with workplace security program and procedures
2.3	Relevant personnel are alerted to the security threat or situation as required within workplace security procedures and program
2.4	Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of action
3	Respond to a security threat or situation	3.1	Response to an identified security threat or situation is in accordance with workplace security procedures, received instructions, regulatory requirements and emergency response plan where relevant
3.2	Security threats or incidents are handled appropriately in accordance with established response plan and within limits of responsibility and duty of care
3.3	Responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with the workplace security program and regulatory requirements
3.4	Assistance is provided in controlling the site both prior to and following arrival of security and/or emergency services
3.5	In the case of a security threat or emergency, assistance is provided to other staff and emergency services personnel conducting an initial survey of the scene
3.6	Directions of the controlling security/emergency authority are followed and all possible assistance is provided in response to those directions
4	Maintain security records	4.1	Records of security checks and precautions are kept as per workplace procedures
4.2	Reports of security incidents or threats are completed in accordance with workplace requirements and applicable security requirements

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.
Required knowledge:
Applicable transport security legislation including relevant international, national, state and territory acts, regulations codes and/or guidelines
Relevant workplace security program and policies and procedures for responding to security threats, situations and emergencies
Relevant quarantine and bond regulations and requirements
Relevant OH&S and environmental protection procedures and guidelines
Common security threats and incidents that may occur in transport, logistics and allied industries, and related roles and responsibilities of personnel when reporting them and responding to them
Applicable measures for the securing of transport terminals, storage facilities, vehicles, trains, aircraft and/or vessels
Signs of pillaging, theft and interference with goods, cargo and mail
Focus of operation of work systems, equipment, management and site operating systems when carrying out operations in the transport and logistics industries
Common security problems that may occur when carrying out operations in the transport and logistics industries, and action that can be taken to address and resolve the problems
Relevant documentation and reporting requirements
Layout of worksite, vehicle, vessel, train or aircraft and operating procedures
Procedures for operating any electronic communications equipment with required protocol

Required skills:
Communicate effectively with others when following security procedures
Read and interpret instructions, procedures, applicable regulatory requirements, labels, markings, ID cards and other information relevant to workplace security in the transport and logistics industries
Complete required documentation and reports related to security procedures
Work collaboratively with others when following security procedures
Identify and solve and/or report problems that arise when following security procedures
Modify activities depending on differing workplace contexts, risk situations and environments
Adapt to differences in equipment, facilities, cargo and passengers
Apply procedures for security checks and precautions as per limits of role and responsibilities
Recognise signs of pillage, theft and interference with goods, cargo and mail
Recognise signs of security threats and situations
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may arise when following security procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
Follow security threat/incident response plan and procedures
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
Select and use relevant communications and other equipment required when following security procedures
Select and use required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards

Evidence Guide

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 competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include: applying the underpinning knowledge and skills identifying signs of disruption to goods and cargo identifying signs of a possible security threat responding to a possible security threat applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts. Resources for assessment include access to: a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace In both real and simulated environments, access is required to: relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Method of assessment	As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate assessments using written/practical/oral assessments. Practical assessment must occur: through activities in an appropriately simulated environment, and/or in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Transport and logistics enterprises may involve:	warehousing and distribution road transport rail transport aviation maritime stevedoring freight forwarding and customs broking multimodal transport and logistics
Work may be conducted:	in a range of work environments by day or night, including in large, medium or small transport terminals and storage facilities and on vehicles, trains, aircraft and vessels
Security procedures may be aimed at preventing or identifying:	persons trespassing on security zones and restricted areas carriage or storage of prohibited goods the carriage of improvised explosive devices in cargo and mail smuggling of goods pillage, theft and interference with cargo, goods and mail acts or threats of terrorism hijacking of a vehicle, train, aircraft or vessel extortion assault fraud vandalism and graffiti
Security measures may include:	security guards at access points and gates to secured areas locked doors, gates and fences use of personal electronic access cards recording of carrier and vehicle registration details at gates and checkpoints bag check points escorts for visitors in restricted areas access control into and out of restricted security areas use of ID cards video surveillance equipment X-ray screening of baggage, cargo and goods explosives trace detection (ETD) screening of passengers, baggage, cargo and goods screening of passengers using hand-held and walk through magnetometers
Communication in the work area may include:	phone radio fax email electronic data transfer (EDI) internet oral, aural or signed communications
Personal protection equipment may include:	gloves safety headwear and footwear eye and ear protection two-way radios high visibility clothing
Depending on the organisation concerned workplace procedures may be called:	standard operating procedures company procedures enterprise procedures organisational procedures established procedures
Information and documents may include:	Australian transport security legislation and regulations Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the secure transport of passengers and the transfer and storage of cargo and goods Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances workplace security program and related policies and procedures workplace standard operating procedures and policies signs and instructions pertaining to security matters operations manuals, job specifications and induction documentation manufacturers specifications for equipment tickets, labels, manifests, bar codes, and container identification/serial numbers (as applicable) supplier and/or client instructions dangerous goods declarations and material safety data sheets (where applicable)
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:	Australian transport security legislation and regulations Australian and international codes of practice and regulations relevant to the secure transport of passengers and the transfer and storage of cargo and goods Australian and international regulations and codes of practice for the handling and transport of dangerous goods and hazardous substances export/import/quarantine/bond regulations relevant state/territory OH&S legislation

Unit Sector(s)

Not Applicable.

Competency Field

O - Security