Assessor Resource

AVIO2005
Conduct screening using explosive trace detection

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct screening using explosive trace detection (ETD) at a security controlled airport with screened air services, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes setting up, checking and operating ETD equipment; conducting ETD sampling process and responding to results of sample; and recording ETD analysis information for evidential purposes.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aviation security duties of ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation 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.

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

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Set up, check and operate ETD equipment

1.1

Correct procedures for setting up ETD equipment in an aviation workplace are followed

1.2

Required ETD equipment checks are carried out and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

ETD equipment calibration is performed at set up and during operations in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

ETD equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed when setting up and operating ETD equipment

2

Conduct ETD sampling process

2.1

Selected persons or articles are screened using an ETD wand, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

2.2

Sample is tested using ETD equipment in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

3

Respond to results of sample

3.1

Positive and negative results are recognised in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Action is taken in response to a positive result in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

4

Record ETD analysis information for evidential purposes

4.1

Equipment checks and calibration results are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Calibrations and alarms are saved in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Records of sampling processes, positive and negative results and consequent actions are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying appropriate customer service skills when using explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying, selecting, using and routinely checking ETD equipment, processes and procedures

modifying activities in response to workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments

preparing persons or articles for ETD sampling

reading, clarifying and applying the Act, notices made under the Act and workplace procedures relevant to using ETD equipment

responding to and reporting security incidents and/or suspected explosive substances detected using ETD equipment

taking appropriate action in response to security incidents identified using ETD equipment

using the correct documents to accurately record and report information. in accordance with workplace procedures

working collaboratively with others when using ETD equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

airside security zones on an airport:

enhanced inspection area

security restricted area

contact processes for airline and airport staff, and relevant law enforcement agencies

contingency procedures for a double positive result when carrying out screening using ETD equipment

customer service standards and techniques to be applied when carrying out ETD screening of persons or articles

ETD equipment – equipment that can detect and indicate by an alarm, the presence of a target amount of explosive material as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

ETD equipment alarm – where equipment produces an audible and/or visual alarm to indicate the presence of a target amount of explosive material within the equipment range, in accordance with equipment operating program and as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

ETD system – where technologies have the ability to detect and indicate by means of an alarm, the presence of a target amount of explosive material contained in baggage or on a person or other articles subjected for analysis, as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

landside security zones on an airport:

air traffic control facilities zone

fuel storage zone

navigational aids zone

sterile area

methods, techniques and equipment involved when using ETD equipment to screen passengers and/or articles in an aviation environment in accordance with the Act and notices made under the Act

prohibited items and weapons as outlined in the Act

reporting requirements for security incidents relevant to ETD images and/or alarms generated by ETD equipment indicating the possible presence of weapons or explosive substances that might pose a threat to aviation security

roles and responsibilities of law enforcement officers and/or other government officers within an aviation workplace

sections of the legislation relevant to using ETD equipment to screen passengers, bags and articles in an aviation environment

site layout, including applicable security zones and workplace procedures for aviation transport security screening

trace sampling process – where part of an object is wiped and the particles are collected in a trap that can be handheld or included as part of a wand, as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

typical issues that may occur when using ETD equipment and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve and/or avoid these issue

workplace procedures applicable for using ETD equipment to screen passengers or articles

workplace procedures for carrying out checks and calibrations of ETD equipment.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Set up, check and operate ETD equipment

1.1

Correct procedures for setting up ETD equipment in an aviation workplace are followed

1.2

Required ETD equipment checks are carried out and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

ETD equipment calibration is performed at set up and during operations in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

ETD equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed when setting up and operating ETD equipment

2

Conduct ETD sampling process

2.1

Selected persons or articles are screened using an ETD wand, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

2.2

Sample is tested using ETD equipment in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

3

Respond to results of sample

3.1

Positive and negative results are recognised in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Action is taken in response to a positive result in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

4

Record ETD analysis information for evidential purposes

4.1

Equipment checks and calibration results are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Calibrations and alarms are saved in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Records of sampling processes, positive and negative results and consequent actions are completed in accordance with workplace procedures

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Legislative requirements must include:

current Aviation Transport Security Act (and amendments)

notices made under the current Aviation Transport Security Act

organisation’s approved transport security program

other amendments to the Act relating to security screening at an airport

Workplace procedures must include:

applicable legislative requirements and aviation screening notices

access and equity policies, principles and practices

client service standards

code of conduct or ethics

communication and reporting procedures

complaint and dispute resolution procedures

emergency and evacuation procedures

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

equipment use and maintenance

WHS/OHS policies and procedures

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality

standard operating procedures for screening

Articles must include one or more of the following:

bags

cabin baggage

checked baggage

display/promotional items

goods

hold baggage

packages

personal effects

tools of trade

vehicles/machinery

work equipment

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

applying appropriate customer service skills when using explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying, selecting, using and routinely checking ETD equipment, processes and procedures

modifying activities in response to workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments

preparing persons or articles for ETD sampling

reading, clarifying and applying the Act, notices made under the Act and workplace procedures relevant to using ETD equipment

responding to and reporting security incidents and/or suspected explosive substances detected using ETD equipment

taking appropriate action in response to security incidents identified using ETD equipment

using the correct documents to accurately record and report information. in accordance with workplace procedures

working collaboratively with others when using ETD equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

airside security zones on an airport:

enhanced inspection area

security restricted area

contact processes for airline and airport staff, and relevant law enforcement agencies

contingency procedures for a double positive result when carrying out screening using ETD equipment

customer service standards and techniques to be applied when carrying out ETD screening of persons or articles

ETD equipment – equipment that can detect and indicate by an alarm, the presence of a target amount of explosive material as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

ETD equipment alarm – where equipment produces an audible and/or visual alarm to indicate the presence of a target amount of explosive material within the equipment range, in accordance with equipment operating program and as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

ETD system – where technologies have the ability to detect and indicate by means of an alarm, the presence of a target amount of explosive material contained in baggage or on a person or other articles subjected for analysis, as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

landside security zones on an airport:

air traffic control facilities zone

fuel storage zone

navigational aids zone

sterile area

methods, techniques and equipment involved when using ETD equipment to screen passengers and/or articles in an aviation environment in accordance with the Act and notices made under the Act

prohibited items and weapons as outlined in the Act

reporting requirements for security incidents relevant to ETD images and/or alarms generated by ETD equipment indicating the possible presence of weapons or explosive substances that might pose a threat to aviation security

roles and responsibilities of law enforcement officers and/or other government officers within an aviation workplace

sections of the legislation relevant to using ETD equipment to screen passengers, bags and articles in an aviation environment

site layout, including applicable security zones and workplace procedures for aviation transport security screening

trace sampling process – where part of an object is wiped and the particles are collected in a trap that can be handheld or included as part of a wand, as outlined in the Aviation Screening Notice

typical issues that may occur when using ETD equipment and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve and/or avoid these issue

workplace procedures applicable for using ETD equipment to screen passengers or articles

workplace procedures for carrying out checks and calibrations of ETD equipment.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Correct procedures for setting up ETD equipment in an aviation workplace are followed 
Required ETD equipment checks are carried out and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures 
ETD equipment calibration is performed at set up and during operations in accordance with workplace procedures 
ETD equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed when setting up and operating ETD equipment 
Selected persons or articles are screened using an ETD wand, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures 
Sample is tested using ETD equipment in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures 
Positive and negative results are recognised in accordance with workplace procedures 
Action is taken in response to a positive result in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures 
Equipment checks and calibration results are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures 
Calibrations and alarms are saved in accordance with workplace procedures 
Records of sampling processes, positive and negative results and consequent actions are completed in accordance with workplace procedures 

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