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Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO0038
State Code
OFG55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/05/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/08/2025
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
13/08/2025
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to screen articles by interpreting X-ray images in a transport security environment in compliance with relevant legislative requirements and national operating standards.It includes setting up and testing X-ray screening equipment; operating X-ray screening equipment; interpreting X-ray images; and taking appropriate action when weapons, explosives and prohibited items are detected.This unit addresses transport security technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to transport security duties of aviation, maritime and air cargo security personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in operational transport security environments.Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian transport security environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Set up and test X-ray screening equipment
  • 1.1 X-ray screening equipment is set up in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 X-ray screening equipment tests are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 X-ray screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled during set up and testing, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Manage loading of X-ray equipment
  • 2.1 Loading items onto X-ray belt is controlled and appropriate actions is taken to maintain a steady flow through X-ray screening equipment
  • 2.2 Issues interfering with flow of items through X-ray screening equipment are identified and appropriate action is taken to resolve issues concerned
  • 2.3 Appropriate advice is provided about items to be identified by screening equipment in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Physical position of items is controlled in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Persons with specific needs are identified and assisted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Items with diplomatic status are processed in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Operate X-ray screening equipment
  • 3.1 X-ray equipment is operated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 X-ray screening equipment safety risks are identified and controlled during operation, in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Interpret X-ray images of screened articles
  • 4.1 X-ray images of screened articles are interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Image enhancement functions are used effectively in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Colours on X-ray images are correctly interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Article characteristics on X-ray images are correctly interpreted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.5 Prohibited items, weapons and explosives on X-ray images are correctly detected in accordance with workplace procedures
5 Take appropriate action when weapons, explosives and prohibited items are detected
  • 5.1 Suspected explosives are reported to supervisor and appropriate action is taken, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 5.2 Suspected unauthorised weapons or prohibited items are reported to supervisor and appropriate action is taken, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BFZ91 AVIO0014 Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BMG1 AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection Qualification