Unit of competency Outline

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Identify and handle weapons, explosives and prohibited items

Identify and handle weapons, explosives and prohibited items

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO0009
State Code
BFG65
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify and handle weapons, explosives and prohibited items in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.It includes: taking custody of weapons, explosives and prohibited items, securing and or disposing of prohibited items, securing and maintaining weapons and reporting and recording documentation.This unit addresses technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to security duties of screening officers, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex transport security operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational and commercial activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry and maritime environment.Screening is performed independently or under limited supervision until accredited as a screener then as a single operator or within a team environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Take custody of weapons, explosives and prohibited items
  • 1.1 Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for weapons, explosives and prohibited items
  • 1.2 Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage.
  • 1.3 Maintain personal safety in relation to handling weapons, explosives and prohibited items
  • 1.4 Identify and follow workplace procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required.
  • 1.5 Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace processes
  • 1.6 Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly
2 Secure and maintain weapons
  • 2.1 Identify and follow care and storage requirements for weapons, explosives and prohibited items
  • 2.2 Maintain or dispose of weapons, explosives and prohibited items in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
3 Reporting and recording documentation
  • 3.1 Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for the confiscation of weapons, explosives and prohibited items
  • 3.2 Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of weapons, explosives and prohibited items from storage facility
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFG57 AVIO0034 Identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited items Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEH7 AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection Qualification