Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPSEC2008A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Screen items

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPSEC2008A - Screen items
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to screen items using image interpretation to ensure the security of premises. It requires the ability to operate security screening equipment and accurately interpret images to detect prohibited and dangerous items. This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for persons engaged in security screening and search operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.This unit provides coverage for both internationally defined Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) and Cabin Baggage Screening (CBS).
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency has wide application in the security industry in those roles involving security screening and search activities. In relation to the identification of drugs, competency involves a reporting function rather than law enforcement. The knowledge and skills described in this unit are to be applied within relevant legislative and organisational guidelines.This unit focuses on the screening function. It does not cover standard responses to security risk situations in the screening process, for example search, restraint and detention of persons which are covered by units such as CPPSEC2004A Respond to security risk situation and CPPSEC2005A Screen people.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field Operations
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for screening.
  • Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to security screening operations are identified and complied with.
  • Assignment instructions are obtained and clarified as required with relevant persons.
  • Personal dress and presentation is maintained in accordance with client and organisational requirements.
  • Screening equipment is checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • Equipment faults or damage are identified and reported in accordance with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Screen items.
  • Items are screened using screening equipment appropriate to the purpose.
  • Positioning of items for screening is physically controlled in accordance with organisational procedures.
  • Items and equipment are closely monitored to promptly identify prohibited or dangerous items.
  • Search of items is conducted as required in accordance with legislative requirements.
  • Communication is courteous, professional and sensitive to individual social and cultural differences.
  • Screening outcomes are reported and documentation maintained in accordance with organisational procedures.
       
Element: Interpret images.
  • Images are accurately interpreted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
  • Image is scrutinised using appropriate image enhancement features.
  • Limitations of image interpretation process are recognised and problems resolved or assistance sought as required from relevant persons.
  • Prohibited or dangerous items are identified and appropriate response implemented in accordance with legislative requirements.
       


Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

complying with relevant legislation, regulations and procedures during screening and search of a range of items

safely preparing and using screening equipment including conduct of calibration, checks and tests for operational effectiveness

responding appropriately to alarms and identified prohibited and dangerous items and completing associated reports and documentation

accurately interpreting images using image enhancement functions including interpreting the meaning of colours, shapes and sizes of objects on image

using culturally appropriate communication techniques to give clear and accurate information to persons involved in screening and search processes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment includes:

a setting in the workplace or environment that simulates the conditions of performance described in the elements, performance criteria and range statement.

Resource implications for assessment include:

access to plain English version of relevant statutes and procedures

access to a registered provider of assessment services

access to a suitable venue and equipment

assessment instruments including personal planner and assessment record book

work schedules, organisational policies and duty statements.

Reasonable adjustments must be made to assessment processes where required for people with disabilities. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed using the following methods of assessment:

observation of processes and procedures

questioning of underpinning knowledge and skills.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and suitable to the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the competency being assessed. In all cases where practical assessment is used, it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge.

Oral questioning, written or visual assessment may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a choice between oral questioning and written assessment, questions are to be identical.

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required skills

accurately identify prohibited and dangerous items

accurately interpret images including meaning of colours, shapers and sizes of objects (if appropriate to workplace requirements)

check, set up and operate screening equipment

communicate effectively with people from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities

communicate using clear and concise language

comply with applicable legislative requirements, regulations and codes

conduct a physical examination of items

maintain goodwill and professionalism when dealing with incidents

monitor and identify alarms (audible and visual)

observe and monitor items and people

operate a range of screening equipment

physically control placement of items for screening (eg on a conveyor belt)

present a professional image to members of the public and colleagues

recognise suspicious behaviour

record and report information

use auto-calibration and image enhancement functions of screening equipment (if appropriate to workplace)

work effectively as part of a team.

Required knowledge

communication channels and procedures

components, operating principles and characteristics of typical weapons, prohibited items and explosives that may be potentially contained in items

correct methods and techniques for screening items

correct positioning of items for screening

duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics requirements

emergency and evacuation procedures

layout and access points of premises

legal provisions relating to powers and procedures for effecting an arrest

legal provisions relating to search and seizure

limitations of screening equipment

limits of own responsibility and authority in relation to dealing with identified prohibited and dangerous items

OHS requirements related to use of screening equipment

operational principles of screening equipment

positive alarm response procedures

principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques

procedures for conducting searches of items (baggage, goods, packages etc)

procedures for ensuring safety of item which cannot be accurately screened

procedures for reporting identified prohibited and dangerous items

procedures to handling, isolating and confiscating prohibited and dangerous items

situations requiring notification of a law enforcement officer or emergency services.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Legislative requirements may relate to:

apprehension and powers of arrest

Australian standards and quality assurance requirements

aviation transport security acts and regulations

counter-terrorism

crowd control and control of persons under the influence of intoxicating substances

force continuum, use of force guidelines

general 'duty of care' responsibilities

inspection of people and property, and search and seizure of goods

licensing or certification requirements

maritime transport security acts and regulations

privacy and confidentiality

relevant commonwealth, state and territory legislation, codes and national standards for:

anti-discrimination

cultural and ethnic diversity

environmental issues

equal employment opportunity

industrial relations

OHS

relevant industry codes of practice

trespass and the removal of persons

use of restraints and weapons:

batons

firearms

handcuffs

spray.

Organisational requirements may relate to:

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

OHS policies and procedures

own role, responsibility and authority

privacy and confidentiality

records and documentation

resource parameters and use

standard operating procedures for screening

storage and disposal of information.

Assignment instructionsmay include:

screening objectives, procedures and timeframes

instructions from supervisor

personal presentation requirements

reporting and documentation requirements

resource and equipment requirements

specific client requirements

work tasks and procedures.

Relevant persons may include:

aviation staff

client

colleagues

maritime staff

security personnel

supervisor.

Screening equipment may include:

conveyor type equipment

explosive trace detection (ETD)

hand-held metal detector

trace particle detection

ultrasound

wand

x-ray observation equipment that has threat image projection system capability.

Checked relates to:

performing required calibrations on screening equipment

setting up screening equipment

testing screening equipment.

Itemsmay include:

bags

cabin baggage

checked baggage

goods

hold baggage

packages

personal belongings

ship's stores.

Monitoredmay relate to:

checking equipment to ensure correct working order or need for calibration

ensuring appropriate placement of items for screening

identifying alarms (audible and visual)

identifying suspicious behaviour or items

observing people.

Prohibited or dangerous items:

are those items specified by the client or by federal, state or territory statutes

may be organics, weapons and explosives

may be described under aviation transport security regulations

may be described under maritime transport security regulations.

Searchof items:

involves a physical inspection

may be in the presence of the owner.

Social and cultural differencesmay relate to:

dress and personal presentation

food preferences

language

religion

social conventions

traditional practices

values and beliefs.

Reportedmay involve:

notifying screening point supervisor

notifying a law enforcement officer or security personnel

completing relevant documentation.

Imagesmay include:

ultrasound

x-ray.

Interpretedshould involve:

correctly interpreting image including shapes and sizes of objects

correctly interpreting the appearance of prohibited items or weapons

correctly interpreting the meaning of colours on the image (metals, organics and in-organics).

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirementsmay relate to:

identifying prohibited items, hazards or risks

safe use of x-ray interpretation equipment

safety of self and others.

Limitationsmay relate to:

equipment faults or restrictions

image interpretation

own competency level or knowledge

problems with screening process

typical issues that occur when using screening equipment.

Responsemay include:

completing relevant documentation

conducting further screening

escalation according to standard operating procedures

isolating items

notifying a law enforcement officer

notifying emergency personnel

notifying supervisor

verbal or written reporting.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Applicable provisions of legislative and organisational requirements relevant to security screening operations are identified and complied with. 
Assignment instructions are obtained and clarified as required with relevant persons. 
Personal dress and presentation is maintained in accordance with client and organisational requirements. 
Screening equipment is checked for operational effectiveness in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. 
Equipment faults or damage are identified and reported in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Items are screened using screening equipment appropriate to the purpose. 
Positioning of items for screening is physically controlled in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Items and equipment are closely monitored to promptly identify prohibited or dangerous items. 
Search of items is conducted as required in accordance with legislative requirements. 
Communication is courteous, professional and sensitive to individual social and cultural differences. 
Screening outcomes are reported and documentation maintained in accordance with organisational procedures. 
Images are accurately interpreted in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 
Image is scrutinised using appropriate image enhancement features. 
Limitations of image interpretation process are recognised and problems resolved or assistance sought as required from relevant persons. 
Prohibited or dangerous items are identified and appropriate response implemented in accordance with legislative requirements. 

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