Assessor Resource

AVIO2011
Screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for screening; screening people; responding to detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or liquid, aerosol or gel (LAG) products; and undertaking a frisk search of persons.

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

Prepare for screening

1.1

Legislative requirements relevant to screening people at airports are identified and complied with

1.2

Screening equipment is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

1.3

Screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled during set up and testing, in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Screen people

2.1

Screening purpose is identified and appropriate screening equipment is selected in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Orderly flow of people is maintained through screening point in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Courteous, professional and sensitive communications are used to assist persons through screening process

2.4

Infants and people with specific needs are identified and accommodated in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Potential causes of delays are identified, communicated to relevant personnel and acted on to minimise their impact

2.6

Action is taken in response to persons not consenting to be screened in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Respond to detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

3.1

Workplace procedures are followed in response to the detection of suspected weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

3.2

Weapons, explosives and prohibited items are handled and stored in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

LAG products are handled and destroyed in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

4

Undertake a frisk search of persons

4.1

Power to undertake a frisk search of persons under the applicable legislation and workplace procedures is explained and applied

4.2

Consent of a person is obtained prior to conducting a frisk search, and a private area where frisk search can be conducted is identified

4.3

Frisk search of a person is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed during the conduct of a frisk search of persons

4.5

Special screening methods and requirements are applied when conducting a frisk search of infants, children or other persons with special needs 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:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with workplace procedures

checking, setting up and operating screening equipment including equipment for walking through metal detection, explosive trace detection, hand wands and body scanners

communicating effectively with people

complying with applicable legislative requirements and codes of practice

conducting an inspection and search of people

conducting a frisk search of a person using correct techniques and procedures in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures, legislative requirements and workplace procedures

directing the flow of people through a screening point

identifying screening equipment failure during testing

identifying screening equipment failures when screening people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

identifying weapons, explosives, prohibited items or liquid, aerosol or gel (LAG) products accurately

implementing contingency plans

maintaining goodwill and professionalism when dealing with incidents

modifying approaches in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures when screening infants, children and persons with specific needs

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards that could cause delays for passengers at airports and taking appropriate action

monitoring, identifying and responding to alarms, audible and visual

presenting a professional image to members of the public and colleagues

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising suspicious behaviour

recording and reporting information

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working effectively as part of a team.

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:

airport patrons:

aviation staff

airline passengers

clients

contractors

visitors

security personnel

airside security zones on an airport:

enhanced inspection area

security restricted area

communication channels and procedures

components, operating principles and characteristics of typical weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products that may be contained on a person or in personal effects

correct position, speed and gait of persons walking through metal detection equipment

duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics requirements

emergency and evacuation procedures

landside security zones on an airport:

air traffic control facilities zone

fuel storage zone

navigational aids zone

sterile area

layout and access points of premises

legislative requirements relating to searching people

limits of own responsibility and authority in relation to dealing with identified weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

methods and techniques for screening people

operational principles of screening equipment

positive alarm response procedures

potential causes of delays when screening people that may occur in an airport environment and the action that should be taken

principles of customer service and contributions for minimising delays of passengers at airports

principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques

procedures for conducting frisk search of persons

procedures for reporting identified weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

procedures for screening infants, children and persons with specific needs

procedures for selecting a random sample of persons for screening with explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment

procedures to identify, handle and isolate weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

situations requiring a law enforcement officer or emergency services

social and cultural issues:

dress and personal presentation

gender and gender identity

food preferences

language

religion

social conventions

traditional practices

values and beliefs

WHS/OHS procedures relevant to setting up and operating screening equipment

workplace procedures to be followed when screening equipment does not meet the required standard during testing

workplace procedures to be followed when screening equipment fails during screening

workplace standards for minimising passenger delays.

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

Prepare for screening

1.1

Legislative requirements relevant to screening people at airports are identified and complied with

1.2

Screening equipment is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

1.3

Screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled during set up and testing, in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Screen people

2.1

Screening purpose is identified and appropriate screening equipment is selected in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Orderly flow of people is maintained through screening point in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Courteous, professional and sensitive communications are used to assist persons through screening process

2.4

Infants and people with specific needs are identified and accommodated in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Potential causes of delays are identified, communicated to relevant personnel and acted on to minimise their impact

2.6

Action is taken in response to persons not consenting to be screened in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Respond to detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

3.1

Workplace procedures are followed in response to the detection of suspected weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

3.2

Weapons, explosives and prohibited items are handled and stored in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

LAG products are handled and destroyed in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures

4

Undertake a frisk search of persons

4.1

Power to undertake a frisk search of persons under the applicable legislation and workplace procedures is explained and applied

4.2

Consent of a person is obtained prior to conducting a frisk search, and a private area where frisk search can be conducted is identified

4.3

Frisk search of a person is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

4.4

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed during the conduct of a frisk search of persons

4.5

Special screening methods and requirements are applied when conducting a frisk search of infants, children or other persons with special needs 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:

Aviation Transport Security Act (and amendments)

notices made under the Act

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

Workplace procedures must include one or more of the following:

access and equity policies, principles and practices

applicable legislative requirements and Aviation Screening Notices

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

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality

standard operating procedures for screening

WHS/OHS policies and procedures

Screening equipment must include:

body scanner

explosive trace detection (ETD)

handheld metal detector (HHMD)

walk through metal detector

Weapons, explosives, prohibited items and LAG products must include:

articles outlined in legislation

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

Persons with specific needs must include one or more of the following:

person in a wheelchair who may or may not be able to stand unassisted

person who requires a walking aid

person who is hearing impaired

person who is vision impaired

person who is accompanied by an assistance or companion animal (such as a guide dog)

person who requires the assistance of a carer

person with a prosthetic device, body brace or other medical device

parent/carer/guardian with an infant/baby

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:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with workplace procedures

checking, setting up and operating screening equipment including equipment for walking through metal detection, explosive trace detection, hand wands and body scanners

communicating effectively with people

complying with applicable legislative requirements and codes of practice

conducting an inspection and search of people

conducting a frisk search of a person using correct techniques and procedures in accordance with work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures, legislative requirements and workplace procedures

directing the flow of people through a screening point

identifying screening equipment failure during testing

identifying screening equipment failures when screening people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

identifying weapons, explosives, prohibited items or liquid, aerosol or gel (LAG) products accurately

implementing contingency plans

maintaining goodwill and professionalism when dealing with incidents

modifying approaches in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures when screening infants, children and persons with specific needs

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards that could cause delays for passengers at airports and taking appropriate action

monitoring, identifying and responding to alarms, audible and visual

presenting a professional image to members of the public and colleagues

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

recognising suspicious behaviour

recording and reporting information

selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

working effectively as part of a team.

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:

airport patrons:

aviation staff

airline passengers

clients

contractors

visitors

security personnel

airside security zones on an airport:

enhanced inspection area

security restricted area

communication channels and procedures

components, operating principles and characteristics of typical weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products that may be contained on a person or in personal effects

correct position, speed and gait of persons walking through metal detection equipment

duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics requirements

emergency and evacuation procedures

landside security zones on an airport:

air traffic control facilities zone

fuel storage zone

navigational aids zone

sterile area

layout and access points of premises

legislative requirements relating to searching people

limits of own responsibility and authority in relation to dealing with identified weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

methods and techniques for screening people

operational principles of screening equipment

positive alarm response procedures

potential causes of delays when screening people that may occur in an airport environment and the action that should be taken

principles of customer service and contributions for minimising delays of passengers at airports

principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques

procedures for conducting frisk search of persons

procedures for reporting identified weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

procedures for screening infants, children and persons with specific needs

procedures for selecting a random sample of persons for screening with explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment

procedures to identify, handle and isolate weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products

situations requiring a law enforcement officer or emergency services

social and cultural issues:

dress and personal presentation

gender and gender identity

food preferences

language

religion

social conventions

traditional practices

values and beliefs

WHS/OHS procedures relevant to setting up and operating screening equipment

workplace procedures to be followed when screening equipment does not meet the required standard during testing

workplace procedures to be followed when screening equipment fails during screening

workplace standards for minimising passenger delays.

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.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Legislative requirements relevant to screening people at airports are identified and complied with 
Screening equipment is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
Screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled during set up and testing, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Screening purpose is identified and appropriate screening equipment is selected in accordance with workplace procedures 
Orderly flow of people is maintained through screening point in accordance with workplace procedures 
Courteous, professional and sensitive communications are used to assist persons through screening process 
Infants and people with specific needs are identified and accommodated in accordance with workplace procedures 
Potential causes of delays are identified, communicated to relevant personnel and acted on to minimise their impact 
Action is taken in response to persons not consenting to be screened in accordance with workplace procedures 
Workplace procedures are followed in response to the detection of suspected weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products 
Weapons, explosives and prohibited items are handled and stored in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures 
LAG products are handled and destroyed in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures 
Power to undertake a frisk search of persons under the applicable legislation and workplace procedures is explained and applied 
Consent of a person is obtained prior to conducting a frisk search, and a private area where frisk search can be conducted is identified 
Frisk search of a person is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures 
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed during the conduct of a frisk search of persons 
Special screening methods and requirements are applied when conducting a frisk search of infants, children or other persons with special needs in accordance with workplace procedures 

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