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 Aviation Transport Security Act (and amendments)
the Aviation Transport Security Regulations
the organisation’s transport security program as approved under the Aviation Transport Security Act
Notices made under the Act and the Regulations
other regulations relating to security screening at an airport
Organisational procedures or requirements 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
occupational health and safety (OHS) policies and procedures
own role, responsibility and authority
privacy and confidentiality
standard operating procedures for screening
Types of special needs of persons being screened may include:
physical mobility needs such as using walking aids or a wheelchair
vision or hearing impaired needs such as using a service animal or assistive technologies
attendant needs such as travelling with a carer
medical needs such as requiring oxygen equipment
The control of how persons place personal items on the X-ray belt consists of:
the methods and techniques as described in the Aviation Screening Notices
X-ray screening equipment means:
screening X-ray equipment that has threat image projection system capability and is capable of differentiation between organic and in-organic material
Items may include:
bags
cabin baggage
checked baggage
goods
hold baggage
packages
personal effects
work equipment
tools of trade
display/promotional items
Social and cultural differences may relate to:
dress and personal presentation
gender and gender identity
food preferences
language
religion
social conventions
traditional practices
values and beliefs

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 correctly manage the flow of items through X-ray screening equipment
demonstrate the ability to control the loading and placement of items on the X-ray belt in accordance with workplace procedures
provide accurate advice to persons moving through a screening point on metallic items likely to be picked up by the screening equipment
demonstrate the ability to provide appropriate assistance to persons with special needs
take the correct actions to process a diplomatic bag 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
Resources for assessment include:
a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or
access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals
Method of assessment
As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests
Practical assessment must occur:
through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or
in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace