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 relate to:
the Aviation Transport Security Act (and amendments)
the organisation’s transport security program as approved under the Aviation Transport Security Act
Notices made under the Act
other amendments relating to security screening at an airport
Workplace 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
WHS/OHS policies and procedures
own role, responsibility and authority
privacy and confidentiality
standard operating procedures for screening
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
Screening equipment includes:
walk through metal detector
hand-held metal detector (HHMD)
Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)
body scanner
Airport patrons may include:
aviation staff
airline passengers
clients
security personnel
visitors
contractors
Weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products are:
as described under the legislation
those items specified by the client, or by federal, state or territory statutes (including impermissible LAG products)
Social and cultural differences may relate to:
dress and personal presentation
gender and gender identity
food preferences
language
religion
social conventions
traditional practices
values and beliefs
Persons with special needs may include:
a person in a wheelchair who may or may not be able to stand unassisted
a person not in a wheelchair but who requires a walking aid
a person who is hearing impaired
a person who is vision impaired
a person who is accompanied by an assistance or companion animal (e.g. a guide dog)
a person who requires the assistance of a carer
a person with a prosthetic device, body brace or other medical device
a parent/carer/guardian with an infant/baby

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 prepare equipment for screening people in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, legislative requirements and workplace procedures
demonstrate the ability to screen people using screening equipment in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
demonstrate the ability to take the correct action when weapons, explosives, prohibited items or LAG products are detected during screening of people in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
conduct a frisk search of a person following correct techniques and procedures and in accordance with WHS/OHS procedures, legislative requirements and workplace procedures
demonstrate the ability to modify approach in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures when screening infants, children and persons with special needs.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts.
In real environments, access is required to:
relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and
applicable documentation including workplace procedures, legislation, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Assessment for Passenger/Non-Passenger Screener and Checked Baggage Screener Roles
Assessment of knowledge must be conducted using the National Assessment Tool.
Practical assessment must:
be undertaken by a registered training organisation
occur in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace.