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.
Applicable legislation, regulations and codes may include:
the Aviation Transport Security legislation and regulations
the organisation’s transport security program
Notices made under the Act and the Regulations
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 (WHS/OHS)
own role, responsibility and authority
privacy and confidentiality
standard operating procedures for screening
Establishment and reestablishment of sterile areas in the event of a breach may be performed at:
a security controlled airport with screened air services
A sterile area is:
a zone established to prevent cleared persons in the zone coming into contact with persons who have not been cleared, and to prevent cleared persons getting access to anything from outside the zone that has not been cleared
A breach is:
the unauthorised entry of persons or articles into a sterile area
An intentional breach of a sterile area is:
where the person(s) causing the breach intended to avoid screening or where there is doubt as to the intention of person(s) causing the breach
An unintentional breach of a sterile area is:
where there has been a procedural breakdown by the airport, airline or the contracted security company concerned, or where an equipment failure has caused the breach
Breaches of a sterile area may include:
a breach at a screening point where there is immediate detection of the unauthorised person(s) concerned
a breach at an access point (other than a screening point) where there is immediate detection of the unauthorised person(s) concerned
a breach at an access point where the unauthorised person(s) concerned is under constant observation
a breach at an access point (other than a screening point) where the unauthorised person(s) concerned is under constant observation
where the unauthorised person(s) concerned is not under constant supervision and the area of the breach can be isolated
where the unauthorised person(s) concerned is not under constant supervision and the area of the breach cannot be isolated
Information to be gathered by first person aware of a security breach is:
time of breach
particulars of the breach including where it occurred
details of the affected area
estimated number of persons in the affected area
details and description of the person(s) breaching security
Searches of sterile areas may include but are not limited to:
areas accessible to the public, for example toilets, concessions, eating areas, aerobridges (if open), parenting rooms, gate lounges, passenger lounges
under seating and tables
rubbish bins
planter boxes

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 identify and establish a sterile area at an airport in accordance with workplace procedures
demonstrate the ability to identify when a sterile area at an airport has been breached
demonstrate the ability to take the correct action in the event of a breach of a sterile area at an airport in accordance with the organisation’s transport security program and workplace procedures
using the correct recording system, accurately report on a breach, evacuation or equipment failure and when establishing and maintaining a sterile area at an airport.
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 real environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Assessment for Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener and Checked Baggage Screener Roles
Assessment must:
be undertaken by a registered training organisation.
Assessment of knowledge must:
be conducted through written/oral assessments.
Practical assessment must:
be undertaken by a registered training organisation
occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.