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 correctly manage the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment

demonstrate the ability to control the loading and placement of items on the X-ray belt in accordance with workplace procedures

provide accurate advice to persons moving through a screening point on metallic items likely to be picked up by the screening equipment

demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate assistance to persons with special needs

take the correct actions to process a diplomatic bag in accordance with workplace procedures

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

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

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 Regulations relevant to the screening of passengers and baggage in an aviation environment including the Notice made under Regulations

The organisation’s transport security program procedures and policies applicable to the management of the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment

Typical issues that may occur when managing the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve and/or avoid the issues

Policies and procedures for the screening of persons with special needs

Policies and procedures for the processing of diplomatic bags through a screening point when carrying a diplomatic bag

Methods, techniques and equipment involved in managing the flow of items through a screening point in an aviation environment

Site layout, organisational structure and workplace procedures for aviation transport security screening

Procedures for the screening of special items such as medical equipment or organ tissue samples

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when managing the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment and when controlling how persons place items on the X-ray belt at an airport

Read, interpret and apply the Regulations and associated workplace procedures applicable to the management of the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment

Complete the required documentation involved when screening items at an airport

Use appropriate customer service skills when managing the flow of items through Xray screening equipment at an airport

Work collaboratively with others when managing the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment at an airport

Respond to and report any issues that may occur when managing the flow of items through Xray screening equipment and controlling how persons place items on the conveyor X-ray belt at an airport

Modify activities in response to different workplace contingencies, risk situations and environments

Identify, select, use and routinely check relevant equipment, processes and procedures when managing the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment including the control of how persons place items on the X-ray belt 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.

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

Organisational procedures or requirements may relate to:

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

occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality

standard operating procedures for screening

Types of special needs of persons being screened may include:

physical mobility needs such as using walking aids or a wheelchair

vision or hearing impaired needs such as using a service animal or assistive technologies

attendant needs such as travelling with a carer

medical needs such as requiring oxygen equipment

The control of how persons place personal items on the X-ray belt consists of:

the methods and techniques as described in the Aviation Screening Notices

X-ray screening equipment means:

screening X-ray equipment that has threat image projection system capability and is capable of differentiation between organic and in-organic material

Items may include:

bags

cabin baggage

checked baggage

goods

hold baggage

packages

personal effects

work equipment

tools of trade

display/promotional items

Social and cultural differences may relate to:

dress and personal presentation

gender and gender identity

food preferences

language

religion

social conventions

traditional practices

values and beliefs