Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Legislative requirements may include:
the current Aviation Transport Security legislation
the organisation’s approved transport security program
Notices made under the Act
other amendments to the Act relating to security screening at an airport
Workplace procedures may relate to:
applicable legislative requirements and aviation screening notices
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
WHS/OHS policies and procedures
own role, responsibility and authority
privacy and confidentiality
standard operating procedures for screening
ETD screening may be performed at:
a security controlled airport with screened air services
ETD or Explosive Trace Detection means:
a system, or combination of different technologies, that have the ability to detect and indicate by means of an alarm the presence of a target amount of explosive material contained in baggage or on a person or other articles subjected for analysis as described in the Aviation Screening Notice
ETD equipment means:
equipment that can detect and indicate by means of an alarm the presence of a target amount of explosive material as described in the Aviation Screening Notice
Airside security zones on an airport include:
the security restricted area
the enhanced inspection area
Landside security zones on an airport include:
the sterile area
the fuel storage zone
the air traffic control facilities zone
the navigational aids zone
Alarm means:
in relation to ETD equipment - the audible and/or visual alarm produced by the equipment when indicating the presence of a target amount of explosive material within the range of the equipment according to the operating program of the equipment as described in the Aviation Screening Notice
Articles may include:
bags
cabin baggage
checked baggage
goods
hold baggage
packages
personal effects
work equipment
tools of trade
display/promotional items
vehicles/machinery
Trace sampling means:
a process where part of the object in question is wiped and the particles collected in a trap that can be either held in the hand or included as part of a wand as described in the Aviation Screening Notice
A prohibited item is:
as described under the Legislation
A weapon is:
as described under the Legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include:
demonstrate the ability to operate ETD equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers’ operating instructions
demonstrate the ability to prepare persons or articles for ETD sampling
using correct techniques, conduct ETD sampling process
demonstrate the ability to take the correct response to a positive or negative ETD result
using the correct documents, accurately record and report information in accordance with workplace procedures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts.
In real environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, legislationcodes of practice and operation manuals.
Assessment for Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener and Checked Baggage Screener Roles
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted using the National Assessment Tool.
Practical assessment must:
be undertaken by a registered training organisation
occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.