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 organisations transport security program procedures and policies applicable to the management of the flow of items through Xray screening equipment

Typical issues that may occur when managing the flow of items through Xray screening equipment and appropriate action that can be taken to resolve andor 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 Xray screening equipment and when controlling how persons place items on the Xray belt at an airport

Read interpret and apply the Regulations and associated workplace procedures applicable to the management of the flow of items through Xray 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

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 Xray 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 Xray belt 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 Xray screening equipment including the control of how persons place items on the Xray belt in an aviation environment

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 Xray screening equipment

demonstrate the ability to control the loading and placement of items on the Xray 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 andor other simulated practical and knowledge assessment andor

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 writtenoral tests

Practical assessment must occur

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation andor

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

Legislative requirements may include:

Organisational procedures or requirements may relate to:

Types of special needs of persons being screened may include:

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

X-ray screening equipment means:

Items may include:

Social and cultural differences may relate to: