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 prepare articles for screening prior to entering a secure area

using the correct methods and techniques, conduct screening of an item for weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

demonstrate the ability to conduct a physical search of articles for weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

demonstrate the ability to take the correct action in response to the detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products during screening

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 physical search of articles in an aviation environment including the Notices made under the Regulations applicable to the methods, techniques and equipment used for screening

The organisation’s transport security procedures and policies applicable to the physical searching of articles

Situations requiring a physical search of articles to enter a security zone

Typical issues that may occur when conducting a physical search of articles to enter a security zone in an aviation environment and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve and avoid the issues

Limits of own responsibility and authority in relation to dealing with identified weapons, explosives, prohibited substances and LAG products

Reporting requirements for the physical search of articles to enter a security zone in an aviation environment

Methods, techniques and equipment involved when conducting a search of articles to enter a security zone in an aviation environment in accordance with the Regulations and Notices made under the Regulations

Signs and other indications of the presence of weapons, explosives, prohibited substances or LAG products within articles to enter a security zone which might pose a threat to aviation security

The components, operating principles, and characteristics of typical, weapons, explosives, prohibited items and LAG products that may be contained in articles to enter a security zone

Workplace procedures to be followed when weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products which might pose a threat to aviation security have been detected

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

Roles and responsibilities of law enforcement officers and/or other government officers within the aviation workplace

Contact details for airline and airport staff and relevant law enforcement agencies

Workplace procedures in the event that screening equipment fails during screening of articles to enter an aviation security zone

Workplace procedures in the event that screening equipment does not meet the required standard during testing

Occupational health and safety requirements (OHS) relevant to the set up and operation of screening equipment

Required skills:

Communicate effectively with others when conducting screening of articles to enter a security zone in an aviation environment

Read, understand and apply the Act and the Regulations, Notices made under the Act and the Regulations and workplace procedures applicable to screening of articles to enter a security zone in an aviation environment

Respond to and report any security incidents and/or detected presence of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products detected when screening articles to enter a sterile area in an aviation environment

Complete required documentation relevant to screening articles to enter a sterile area in an aviation environment

Work collaboratively with others when screening articles to enter a sterile area in an aviation environment

Use appropriate customer service skills when conducting a physical search of articles to enter a sterile area in an aviation environment

Take appropriate action in response to security incidents when conducting a screening of articles to enter a secure area including contingency procedures in the event of the detected presence of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products in accordance with the organisation’s transport security program and workplace procedures

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

Identify, select, use and routinely check relevant equipment, processes and procedures when conducting screening of articles to enter a secure area in an aviation environment

Communicate effectively with people from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

Identify screening equipment failures during screening of articles to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

Identify screening equipment failure during testing

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

Workplace 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

OHS policies and procedures

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality

standard operating procedures for screening

Articles may include:

bags

cabin baggage

checked baggage

hold baggage

packages

personal effects

work equipment

tools of trade

display/promotional items

vehicles/machinery

Airside security zones on an airport include:

the security restricted area

the enhanced inspection area

Landside security zones on an airport include:

the sterile area

the fuel storage zone

the air traffic control facilities zone

the navigational aids zone

Weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products are:

as described under the Regulations

those articles specified by the client, or by federal, state or territory statutes (including impermissible LAG products)

Screening equipment may include:

W-ray screening equipment

Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)

hand-held metal detector

Situations requiring a physical search of articles include:

when X-ray screening fails to clearly identify an item that may be a weapon, explosive, prohibited item or LAG product

when X-ray screening identifies a weapon, explosive, prohibited item or LAG product

when the item to be screened is oversize

when screening is being conducted at a temporary screening point and X-ray screening equipment is not available

when the X-ray screening equipment malfunctions or is otherwise not operating

when the item cannot be cleared by the X-ray screening equipment

when a person requests a physical inspection of their personal effects

when articles are left unattended

Physical searching of articles consists of:

the methods and techniques as described in the relevant Sections of the Notice made under the Aviation Screening Notices

Aspects of articles of which a person must be mindful during a physical search include:

the weight of articles

the possibility that articles contain false bottoms or concealed compartments

any aspect of the articles that appears unprofessional or repaired, or shows signs of modification, tampering or external switches, batteries or wires

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