This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct security screening of people and personal effects using a hand-held metal detector. Hand-held metal detectors are portable electronic devices that can detect metal by magnetic induction while the device is passed over a person or their personal effects.

It includes:

checking, testing and operating hand-held metal detectors following manufacturers’ specifications

using screening techniques that cover the full body and personal effects and detect sources of positive alarms

using sensitive spoken communication to direct, position and assist people through the screening process and investigate alarm sources

maintaining situational awareness and responding quickly to security risks.

It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.

This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.

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Observation Checklist

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Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when screening people and personal effects using a hand-held metal detector.
Follow manufacturers’ instructions to check battery, turn detector on, test for correct audible and visual signals, and rectify or report problems to relevant persons.
Calibrate detector to correct sensitivity and volume for screening tasks.
Identify hazards and risks in the work area and implement necessary controls to maintain safety of people and property.
Direct and position person at the screening point using interpersonal techniques and communication that accounts for individual social and cultural differences.
Sweep hand-held metal detector over the body and personal items within the maximum range specified by manufacturers’ instructions for the type of detector.
Complete screening using hand-held metal detector ensuring full body and all personal effects have been scanned.
Respond to positive alarms and locate and secure prohibited items following workplace procedures.
Where there is a positive alarm without a visible source, request assistance from the person to reveal potential alarm sources and repeat the scan until all alarms have been investigated.
Identify situations requiring specialist assistance and report to relevant persons.
Monitor persons and items in the screening area to maintain situational awareness and promptly respond to potential security risks.

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