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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for a frisk search
  2. Conduct a frisk search of a person
  3. Apply special frisk search methods
  4. Respond to detection of weapons or prohibited items during the frisk search
  5. Maintain records of a frisk search

Required Skills

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

Required knowledge

Sections of the Legislation relevant to the conduct of frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment including the Notice made under the Aviation Screening Notices

Workplace aviation transport security standard operating procedures and policies applicable to the conduct of frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Typical issues that may occur when conducting frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve and avoid the issues

Customer service standards and techniques to be applied when carrying out frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Reporting and recording requirements as detailed in the organisations transport security program and reflected in screening standard operating procedures for the conduct of frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Methods techniques and equipment involved when conducting frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment including procedures for conducting frisk searches of children and persons with special needs

Understanding of types of weapons and prohibited items that may be detected during a frisk search and distinguishing characteristics of such weapons and prohibited items as outlined in the Regulations

The components operating principles and characteristics of typical weapons especially potential explosive devices that may be potentially carried on a person

Contingency procedures as detailed in the organisations transport security program and reflected in screening standard operating procedures to be undertaken in the event of any weapons andor prohibited items being detected during a frisk search of persons in an aviation environment

Site layout including applicable security zones and standard operating procedures for the aviation transport security screening process concerned and in particular private rooms or a search room that can be used for frisk searches of persons

Law enforcement officers and other government officers their roles and responsibilities within the aviation workplace

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

Required skills

Communicate effectively with others when conducting frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Read interpret and apply the Regulations and standard operating procedures applicable to the conduct of frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Respond to and report any security issues that may arise when conducting frisk search of persons in an aviation environment

Complete required documentation relevant to the conduct of frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Work collaboratively with others when conducting frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Use appropriate customer service skills when conducting frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment

Take appropriate initiatives concerning security issues when conducting frisk searches of persons in an aviation environment including contingency procedures in the event of the detection of weapons or prohibited items as per requirements of the aviation organisations transport security program and the associated standard operating procedures

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies risk situations and environments

Identify select use and routinely check relevant equipment processes and procedures

Evidence Required

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 demonstration of applying

demonstrate the ability to prepare a person for a frisk search including obtaining permission of the person being searched and informing the person of the frisk search processes and procedures

conduct a frisk search of a person following correct techniques and procedures and in accordance with OHS principles

demonstrate the ability to apply special frisk search methods to infants or children and persons with special needs

demonstrate the ability to respond correctly to detection of weapons or prohibited items during the frisk search

maintain records of frisk searches in accordance with the organisations standard operating 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 andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace

In real environments access is required to

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment and

applicable documentation including workplace procedures regulations codes of practice and operation manuals

Assessment for PassengerNonPassenger Screener and Checked Baggage Screener Roles

Assessment must

be undertaken by a registered training organisation

Assessment of knowledge must

be conducted through writtenoral assessments

Practical assessment must

be undertaken by a registered training organisation

occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace


Range Statement

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, regulations and codes may relate to:

the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004 (and amendments)

the Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005

the organisation’s transport security program as approved under the Aviation Transport Security Act 2004

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

WHS/OHS policies and procedures

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality

standard operating procedures for screening

The frisk searching of persons consists of:

the methods and techniques as described in the Aviation Screening Notices

Types of persons with special needs who may be being frisk searched include:

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

a person not in a wheelchair but who requires a walking aid

a person who is hearing impaired

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

a person who is vision impaired

a person who requires the assistance of a carer

a person who is accompanied by an assistance or companion animal (e.g. a guide dog)

a person who is vision impaired who needs to carry unusual electronic devices in their personal effects (for example Braille note taker).

A prohibited item is:

as described under the Regulation

A weapon is:

as described under the Regulation

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