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Conduct screening using explosive trace detection

Conduct screening using explosive trace detection

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO2005
State Code
AWP33
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct screening using explosive trace detection (ETD) at a security controlled airport with screened air services, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes setting up, checking and operating ETD equipment; conducting ETD sampling process and responding to results of sample; and recording ETD analysis information for evidential purposes.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 Set up, check and operate ETD equipment
  • 1.1 Correct procedures for setting up ETD equipment in an aviation workplace are followed
  • 1.2 Required ETD equipment checks are carried out and appropriate action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 ETD equipment calibration is performed at set up and during operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 ETD equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures are followed when setting up and operating ETD equipment
2 Conduct ETD sampling process
  • 2.1 Selected persons or articles are screened using an ETD wand, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Sample is tested using ETD equipment in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
3 Respond to results of sample
  • 3.1 Positive and negative results are recognised in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Action is taken in response to a positive result in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
4 Record ETD analysis information for evidential purposes
  • 4.1 Equipment checks and calibration results are recorded and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Calibrations and alarms are saved in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Records of sampling processes, positive and negative results and consequent actions are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WG968 AVIO2005B Conduct screening using explosive trace detection (ETD) Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BHL38 AVIO0005 Conduct screening using explosive trace detection Unit of competency