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Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO0017
State Code
OBC48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/08/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/12/2019
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
17/12/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes monitoring passenger behaviour, identifying and resolving disruptive or unlawful interference, taking action to manage unlawful interference, and reporting and documenting unlawful interference with aviation.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) related to aviation security duties of aviation 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.Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor passenger behaviour
  • 1.1 Facilities and transportation units under individual surveillance are regularly monitored to identify and/or record inappropriate behaviour
  • 1.2 Potential problem situations are quickly identified and steps taken to resolve the situation in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 1.3 Incidents that breach aviation transport security requirements are identified and appropriate action taken
  • 1.4 Surveillance equipment is operated within legal and workplace parameters
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented
2 Identify and resolve disruptive or unlawful interference
  • 2.1 Nature of disruptive behaviour or unlawful interference is accurately assessed and incident resolved using appropriate resolution strategies or referred to appropriate personnel for resolution
  • 2.2 Procedures are followed to isolate offender/s and to minimise disruption to other passengers
  • 2.3 Assistance is sought from other staff and external support services as required
  • 2.4 Follow-up action is implemented in accordance with workplace rules, regulations and guidelines
3 Take action to manage unlawful interference
  • 3.1 Assistance is sought from other staff and external support services as required
  • 3.2 Nature of offence and consequences of behaviour are clearly communicated to offender in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Offenders are apprehended in accordance with legal and workplace parameters
4 Report and document unlawful interference
  • 4.1 Unlawful interference incidents are reported using the appropriate document format in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • 4.2 Documentation is completed and processed in accordance with regulatory and organisational requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX84 AVIO0002 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation Unit of competency