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Screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone

Screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO2011
State Code
AWP26
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
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
15
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes preparing for screening; screening people; responding to detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or liquid, aerosol or gel (LAG) products; and undertaking a frisk search of persons.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 screening
  • 1.1 Legislative requirements relevant to screening people at airports are identified and complied with
  • 1.2 Screening equipment is tested in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled during set up and testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Screen people
  • 2.1 Screening purpose is identified and appropriate screening equipment is selected in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Orderly flow of people is maintained through screening point in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Courteous, professional and sensitive communications are used to assist persons through screening process
  • 2.4 Infants and people with specific needs are identified and accommodated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Potential causes of delays are identified, communicated to relevant personnel and acted on to minimise their impact
  • 2.6 Action is taken in response to persons not consenting to be screened in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Respond to detection of weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products
  • 3.1 Workplace procedures are followed in response to the detection of suspected weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products
  • 3.2 Weapons, explosives and prohibited items are handled and stored in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 LAG products are handled and destroyed in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
4 Undertake a frisk search of persons
  • 4.1 Power to undertake a frisk search of persons under the applicable legislation and workplace procedures is explained and applied
  • 4.2 Consent of a person is obtained prior to conducting a frisk search, and a private area where frisk search can be conducted is identified
  • 4.3 Frisk search of a person is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed during the conduct of a frisk search of persons
  • 4.5 Special screening methods and requirements are applied when conducting a frisk search of infants, children or other persons with special needs in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG973 AVIO2011B Screen people to enter an airside security zone or landside security zone Unit of competency