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Maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace

Maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIZ2050
State Code
AWO75
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes maintaining awareness of security measures and security risks, maintaining security vigilance, and recognising and assessing potential security risks. It also includes responding to potential security risks, and reporting potential security risks.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) of aviation 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 at time of publication.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Maintain awareness of security measures and security risks
  • 1.1 Security roles of workers in an aviation workplace are recognised
  • 1.2 Security measures are applied in the workplace in accordance with legislative requirements and the organisation’s aviation transport security program
  • 1.3 Information about potential aviation security risks is reviewed and used to guide work
  • 1.4 Security policies and procedures are identified, interpreted and applied
2 Maintain security vigilance
  • 2.1 Potential security risks are monitored during workplace activities
  • 2.2 Effective communication skills are used when working with others, to maintain security vigilance
3 Recognise and assess potential security risks
  • 3.1 Factors that may affect security of an aviation workplace are identified and considered
  • 3.2 Security assessment principles are applied when potential security risks are identified and appropriate actions are taken
4 Respond to potential security risks
  • 4.1 Potential security risks are effectively and efficiently communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Instructions from security supervisors/managers and security procedures are adhered to
5 Report potential security risks
  • 5.1 Security risks are reported accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Security documentation is identified and completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG984 AVIZ2050B Maintain security awareness and vigilance in the aviation workplace Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBB48 AVIZ0004 Maintain security awareness and vigilance in an aviation workplace Unit of competency