Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener)

Rationale:

This qualification is designed for Aviation Transport Protection within the Aviation Industry. Successful achievement of the qualification will require competence in units of competency that relate to the job role requirements defined as aligned at AQF Level 2.

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required for a Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener in the Australian Aviation Industry.

Job role:

This qualification is aligned to the occupational role of:

Aviation Transport Protection Officer – Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener.


Subjects

Requirements for achievement of the qualification:

A successful assessment outcome for a total of 13 units of competency comprising:

7 core units listed below

plus

1 unit from elective Group A listed below

plus

5 general elective units, which may be taken from the general elective units listed below, or may include up to 3 units that may be drawn (with appropriate contextualisation) from a qualification at the same level or a higher level in this Training Package or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided that the units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.

Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all pre-requisite units specified are complied with.

Core units:

Field

Unit

E

Communication and Calculation

add topic CPPSEC2001A

Communicate effectively in the security industry

G

Teamwork

add topic AVIG2002B

Work effectively in the aviation industry

add topic AVIG2003A

Work in a socially diverse environment

I

Customer Service

add topic AVII3011C

Provide quality customer service

O

Security

add topic AVIO2010B

Screen articles to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone

add topic AVIO2011B

Screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone

Z

Situation Awareness

add topic AVIZ2050B

Maintain security awareness and vigilance in the aviation workplace

Elective Group A:

Field

Unit

O

Security

add topic AVIO2006B

Control access to and exit from an airside security zone or landside security zone at an airport

add topic AVIO2007B

Establish and maintain a sterile area at an airport

General Elective units:

Field

Unit

C

Driving Vehicle

add topic AVIC2001A

Drive on the airside

add topic TLIC1051A

Operate commercial vehicle

E

Communication and Calculation

add topic AVIE2005B

Conduct radio procedures in the aviation airport environment

F

Safety Management

add topic AVIF2020B

Employ fatigue management practices in the aviation workplace

add topic AVIF2023A

Follow occupational health and safety procedures

add topic AVIF2024A

Conduct housekeeping activities

K

Technology

add topic AVIK2001B

Use computers in the aviation screening workplace

L

Resource Management

add topic AVIL2005A

Complete routine administrative tasks

add topic AVIL2006A

Promote effective workplace practice

O

Security

add topic AVIO2004B

Conduct frisk search of persons

add topic AVIO2005B

Conduct screening using explosive trace detection (ETD)

add topic AVIO2008A

Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

add topic AVIO2009B

Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

add topic AVIO2013A

Undertake emergency response action to a security threat

add topic AVIO2014A

Manage disruptive and/or unlawful behaviour

add topic AVIO2015A

Apply and monitor workplace security procedures

add topic AVIO4003A

Implement airside access

add topic CPPSEC1007A

Apply walk through metal detection procedures

add topic CPPSEC1008A

Apply hand-held metal detection procedures

add topic CPPSEC2002A

Follow workplace safety procedures in the security industry

add topic CPPSEC2004B

Respond to security risk situation

add topic CPPSEC2012A

Monitor and control individual and crowd behaviour

add topic CPPSEC2014A

Operate basic security equipment

add topic CPPSEC2015A

Patrol premises

add topic CPPSEC2018A

Monitor electronic reporting facility

add topic CPPSEC3001A

Maintain workplace safety in the security industry

add topic CPPSEC3002A

Manage conflict through negotiation

add topic CPPSEC3003A

Determine response to security risk situation

add topic CPPSEC3005A

Prepare and present security documentation and reports

add topic CPPSEC3007A

Maintain security of environment

add topic CPPSEC3017A

Plan and conduct evacuation of premises

add topic CPPSEC3019A

Operate specialised security equipment

add topic CPPSEC3020A

Monitor security from control room

P

Administration and Finance

add topic AVIP2001A

Capture records into a records keeping system


Subject lists

AVST Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener) 1a09a
Units: CPPSEC2001A, AVIG2002B, AVIG2003A, AVII3011C, AVIO2010B, AVIO2011B, AVIZ2050B, AVIO2006B, AVIO2007B, AVIO2004B, AVIO2005B, AVIO2008A, AVIO2009B, AVIO2013A, CPPSEC1007A, CPPSEC1008A, CPPSEC2002A, CPPSEC2004B, CPPSEC2012A, CPPSEC3001A, CPPSEC3002A, CPPSEC3003A, CPPSEC3007A

Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Aviation Industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

Use communication systems and procedures required for aviation transport protection operations

Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, signs and labels applicable to aviation transport protection operations

Speak clearly and directly on matters related to aviation transport protection operations

Write documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms and incident reports

Negotiate issues with others, where appropriate, in the course of aviation transport protection operations

Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour

Use relevant communication equipment.

Teamwork

Collaborate with others in the course of aviation transport protection operations

Participate in to the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during aviation transport protection operations

Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace

Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion

Problem solving

Identify and solve or report problems arising in the course of aviation transport protection operations

Recognise problems that may occur in the course of aviation transport protection operations including hazards and risks and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility

Use mathematics to carry out calculations related to activities involved in aviation transport protection operations.

Initiative and enterprise

Modify activities dependent on differing situations and contingencies that may arise during aviation transport protection operations

Take appropriate initiatives in a range of situations such as those above

Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment.

Planning and organising

Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures

Comply with regulations and codes of practice

Follow and apply workplace security and safety management systems

Collect and interpret information needed in the course of aviation transport protection operations

Organise and plan own work activities

Manage time and priorities in the course of aviation transport protection operations.

Self management

Interpret and apply regulations, standard operating procedures and instructions

Follow work plans and schedules

Check own work performance.

Learning

Adapt own competence in response to any changes in aviation transport protection operations

Assist others in the workplace to develop their competence where applicable

Participate in updating own knowledge and skills required for aviation transport protection activities.

Technology

Use the equipment and materials required during aviation transport protection operations

Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during aviation transport protection operations

Follow and apply OH&S procedures when using aviation transport protection equipment and facilities.