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Conduct frisk search of persons

Conduct frisk search of persons

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO2004
State Code
AWP32
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct frisk searches of persons, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards. It includes preparing for a frisk search, conducting a frisk search of a person, applying special frisk search methods, responding to detection of weapons or prohibited items during a frisk search and maintaining required frisk search records.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aviation security duties of ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for a frisk search
  • 1.1 Legal powers to frisk search persons and associated workplace procedures are clarified as required and applied
  • 1.2 Frisk search is only conducted on persons of the same sex and with another appropriate person of the same sex present
  • 1.3 Person to be searched is informed that frisk searches can be intrusive and may cover any part of the body, including the chest and groin
  • 1.4 Permission of person to be searched is obtained prior to conducting a frisk search and a private area where the frisk search is to be conducted, is identified
  • 1.5 Consent is recorded in accordance with regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 1.6 Organisational procedures are followed when a person refuses to be frisk searched
  • 1.7 Person being searched is asked to remove bulky over garments and other items in their possession capable of being divested and these garments are separately checked by primary screening processes
2 Conduct a frisk search of a person
  • 2.1 Frisk search of a person is carried out using methods and techniques detailed in organisational procedures and social or cultural issues are taken into account
  • 2.2 Frisk search is conducted by gently running open hands over outer garments covering the relevant part of the person, to an extent sufficient to be satisfied that no prohibited items are located on the relevant part of the person
  • 2.3 Handheld metal detector is used to assist in identifying area to be searched, which may include sensitive areas of a person’s body
  • 2.4 When alarm source cannot be resolved, a more thorough and private search is conducted in accordance with organisational procedures, and person is escorted to a private area to identify and remove alarm source
  • 2.5 Correct work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) principles are followed during a frisk search of persons, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.6 Customer service principles and standards are applied throughout a frisk search of a person, in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 2.7 Cleared person is allowed to proceed to sterile area
  • 2.8 Uncleared person is detained in accordance with organisational procedures
3 Apply special frisk search methods
  • 3.1 Special screening methods and requirements are applied when conducting a frisk search of infants and children in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Special screening methods and requirements are applied when conducting a frisk search or people who have a disability or specific needs, in accordance with organisational procedures
4 Respond to detection of weapons or prohibited items during a frisk search
  • 4.1 Person detected carrying weapons and/or prohibited items is detained in accordance with organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Detected prohibited item or weapon is handled and stored in accordance with procedures
5 Maintain records of a frisk search
  • 5.1 Frisk search records requirements and processes are confirmed
  • 5.2 Frisk search records including written consents, are maintained in accordance with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG967 AVIO2004B Conduct frisk search of persons Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL39 AVIO0004 Conduct frisk search of persons Unit of competency