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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for screening using x-ray equipment.
   • Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when screening items using x-ray equipment.
   • Set up and test x-ray screening equipment following manufacturers’ instructions, and rectify or report problems to relevant persons.
2. Operate x-ray equipment and screen items.
   • Identify hazards and risks in the work area and implement necessary controls to maintain safety of people and property.
   • Operate x-ray screening equipment following manufacturers’ instructions.
   • Manage position and flow of items through screening point for optimal image interpretation.
3. Interpret x-ray images.
   • Review x-ray images and verify meaning of colours, shapes and sizes of items being screened.
   • Manipulate images using enhancement functions to clarify item components, and seek assistance in situations where image features cannot be clarified.
4. Detect and report prohibited items.
   • Detect actual or suspected prohibited items on x-ray image and check image features to confirm findings.
   • Use security equipment to immediately report the presence or suspected presence of prohibited items to relevant persons.
   • Monitor persons and items in the screening area to maintain situational awareness and promptly respond to potential security risks.