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
the Aviation Transport Security Regulation
the organisation’s Transport Security Program as approved under the Aviation Transport Security Act
Notices made under the Act and the Regulations
Aviation workplaces may include:
airside security zones
landside security zones
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
Aviation transport security policies and procedures are:
those policies and workplace procedures of an aviation transport organisation required to ensure the achievement of the organisation’s transport security programs in fulfilment of the relevant sections of the Aviation Transport Security Act and Regulations and any applicable special security directions, notices and other instructions from the Secretary of the Department administering the Aviation Transport Security Act
Transport Security Program (TSP) is:
a program developed in accordance with the Aviation Transport Security Act and Regulations. Persons required to have a program are detailed in the Act and Regulations.
ATSP details the security measures and procedures to be employed by the participant for the purposes of maintaining aviation security
Weapons; explosives; prohibited items; or liquids, aerosols and gels (LAG) products are:
as described under the Legislation
Typical security issues may include:
non-display or incorrect display of ID
unauthorised persons in a secure area
person in an area without lawful purpose
unattended or suspicious items
security related inappropriate comments
unattended or suspicious vehicles
Procedures for reporting security risks may include:
completing documentation such as logs, journals and activity reports
completing police reports
completing written and computer reports
contacting designated personnel
recording security risk and incident details
requesting security assistance
Identification (ID) cards may include:
Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC)
Visitor Identification Card (VIC)
Identification Card (ID)
Temporary Aircrew Card (TAC)
An employee is:
a person employed by the aviation industry, or engaged under a contract for services between the individual and the aviation industry participant

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:
accurately describe the security role of individual workers in the aviation workplace
demonstrate the ability to apply security measures within the workplace
apply effective interpersonal and communication skills when working with others to maintain security vigilance
identify and correctly respond to security risks within the aviation workplace
correctly use documentation when reporting potential security issues
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts within an aviation workplace
Resources for assessment include:
a range of exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment within the aviation industry, and
access to a range of relevant operational situations which require working effectively with others in the aviation industry
In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:
materials and equipment used within the aviation industry, and
documentation used in the aviation industry 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.