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CPPSEC3129 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct security screening using explosive trace detection equipment

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency CPPSEC3129 - Conduct security screening using explosive trace detection equipment
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct security screening of people using explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment. ETD equipment can detect and indicate by means of an alarm, the presence of a target amount of explosive material.It includes: checking, calibrating and operating EDT equipment following manufacturers’ specificationsusing sensitive spoken communication techniques to prepare people for ETD sampling, and using correct techniques to screen people and items using ETD equipmentmaintaining situational awareness and responding quickly to security risks and positive and negative ETD results.It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for screening using ETD equipment.
  • Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when conducting security screening using ETD equipment.
  • Follow manufacturers’ instructions to prepare, check and calibrate ETD equipment, and rectify or report problems to relevant persons.
       
Element: Conduct ETD sampling and testing.
  • Select person and items for ETD screening, and explain EDT screening procedures using interpersonal techniques and communication that accounts for individual social and cultural differences.
  • Use an ETD wand to screen person and items following workplace procedures.
  • Test sample using ETD equipment following workplace procedures.
       
Element: Respond to sample results and potential security risks.
  • Recognise positive and negative results and repeat testing following workplace procedures.
  • Take appropriate action to respond to a double positive result, and request assistance from relevant persons.
  • Monitor persons and items in the screening area to maintain situational awareness and to respond promptly to potential security risks.
  • Record results of screening using ETD equipment using workplace documentation.
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review workplace procedures and policies to ensure compliance with legal rights and responsibilities when conducting security screening using ETD equipment. 
Follow manufacturers’ instructions to prepare, check and calibrate ETD equipment, and rectify or report problems to relevant persons. 
Select person and items for ETD screening, and explain EDT screening procedures using interpersonal techniques and communication that accounts for individual social and cultural differences. 
Use an ETD wand to screen person and items following workplace procedures. 
Test sample using ETD equipment following workplace procedures. 
Recognise positive and negative results and repeat testing following workplace procedures. 
Take appropriate action to respond to a double positive result, and request assistance from relevant persons. 
Monitor persons and items in the screening area to maintain situational awareness and to respond promptly to potential security risks. 
Record results of screening using ETD equipment using workplace documentation. 

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