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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include:

demonstrate the ability to identify and verify ID cards of persons wishing to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

demonstrate the ability to take the correct action during an infringement or breach of workplace procedures

correctly use documentation in accordance with workplace procedures

correctly and accurately inspect articles and vehicles for prohibited items or weapons and take correct action in the processing of those articles

demonstrate the ability to manage incoming and outgoing persons and/or vehicles in accordance with workplace procedures

demonstrate the ability to correctly use security systems and barriers to maintain security of an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

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

Assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral assessments

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Sections of the Act, the Regulations and any Notices made under the Act and the Regulations relevant to the control of access to and exit from airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport

The organisation’s transport security program and associated security policies and procedures

Workplace procedures and policies

Typical issues that may occur when controlling access to and exit from airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport

Appropriate actions to resolve and/or avoid issues when controlling access to and exit from airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport

Reporting requirements for security issues and breaches of aviation transport security

Features, operating principles and processes for security systems used in an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

The airport’s alarm systems and locations for the airside security zones or landside security zones

The airport’s procedures and protocols for the operating of communications and computing equipment in the airside security zones or landside security zones

The airport’s communication codes for the airside security zones or landside security zones

Risk factors and risk management strategies that may exist in the control of access to and exit from airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport

The information contained on personal identification (ID) cards

Process for verifying and reporting on ID checks including Aviation Security Identification Cards (ASIC), Visitor Identification Cards (VIC) and Temporary Aircrew Cards (TAC)

Processes and procedures for controlling access to airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport as detailed in the organisation’s transport security program

Site layout and workplace procedures for the relevant airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others including government agencies and other law enforcement officers when controlling access to and exit from airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport

Select and use appropriate communications and computing equipment

Read, understand and apply the legislative requirements and workplace procedures

Respond to and report security issues, suspicious behaviour and breaches in security policies and procedures

Identify irregularities in security-related documentation and identification checks, and take appropriate action

Complete required documentation, reports and records in accordance with the organisation’s transport protection program

Work collaboratively and liaise with others on matters relevant to the control of access to and exit from airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport

Apply customer service standards and relate to persons of all backgrounds

Take appropriate initiatives concerning security issues and security breaches within the limits of personal role and responsibility, including contingency procedures in the event of a security issue or a breach of the legislation

Modify activities depending on differing workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments

Monitor and anticipate security issues and risks that may arise from controlling access to and exit from airside security zones or landside security zones at an airport and take appropriate action

Identify, select, use and routinely check relevant equipment and systems, including the recording of required information

Identify, select and follow the provision in the organisation’s transport security program

Identify, select and use applicable personally protective equipment

Conduct an inspection of articles, vehicles and loads carried

Observe and monitor the behaviour of persons in and around security controlled areas in an aviation environment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Applicable legislative requirements may include:

the Aviation Transport Security Act (and amendments)

the Aviation Transport Security Regulations

the organisation’s transport security program as approved under the Aviation Transport Security Act

Notices made under the Act and the Regulations

other Regulations relating to security screening at an airport

Workplace procedures may relate to:

applicable legislative requirements and aviation screening notices

access and equity policies, principles and plans

client service standards

code of conduct

code of ethics

communication and reporting procedures

complaint and dispute resolution procedures

emergency and evacuation procedures

employer and employee rights and responsibilities

equipment use and maintenance

occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality of information

screening procedures

Articles may include:

bags

cabin baggage

checked baggage

hold baggage

packages

personal effects

work equipment

tools of trade

display/promotional items

A prohibited item is:

as described under the Regulations

A weapon is:

as described under the Regulations

Typical security issues may include:

non-display or incorrect display of ID

lost ID, ASIC, VIC or TAC

refusal to show ID, ASIC, VIC or TAC

expired or invalid ID, ASIC, VIC or TAC

unauthorised persons in a secure area

persons in an area without lawful purpose

unattended or suspicious articles

weapons, explosive devices, unauthorised items or prohibited items found during inspection

bomb comments

acts or threats of acts of unlawful interference with aviation

vehicles incorrectly parked

stolen vehicles

forced entry of persons and/or vehicles

Identification cards may include:

Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)

Temporary Aircrew Card (TAC)

Visitor Identification Card (VIC)

Identification Card (ID)

industry specific card

Entry validation may include:

temporary pass

voucher for access or parking

Persons may include:

passengers

visitors

airline personnel

airport personnel

authorised personnel

registered air cargo agents

law enforcement personnel

government enforcement agency personnel

sales representatives

contractors

emergency services

demonstrators

Types of barrier bay include:

security turnstiles

airlock systems

traffic barriers

remotely operated doors

shutters and gates

Tensabarriers within a terminal building

keypads and card entry systems

computerised entry systems

Personal protective equipment may include:

safety vest

communications equipment

sunscreen and hats

earmuffs