Elements and Performance Criteria
- Set up and test X-ray screening equipment
- X-ray screening equipment is set up in accordance with workplace procedures
- Required daily X-ray screening equipment tests are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
- X-ray screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled during set up and testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
- Operate X-ray screening equipment
- Interpret X-ray images of screened articles
- X-ray images of screened articles are interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Image enhancement functions are used effectively in accordance with workplace procedures
- Colours on X-ray image are correctly interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Article shapes and sizes on X-ray image are correctly interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
- Prohibited items, weapons and explosives on X-ray image are correctly detected in accordance with workplace procedures
- Take appropriate action when weapons, explosives and prohibited items are detected
- Suspected explosives are reported to screening point supervisor and appropriate action is taken, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
- Suspected weapons or prohibited items are reported to screening point supervisor and appropriate action is taken, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures