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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify legislative and organisational requirements
   • Basic legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the use of electronic metal detectors are identified and explained
2. Organisational security procedures are identified and explained
3. Duty of care requirements are identified and explained
4. Own level of authority, role and responsibilities are identified and explained
5. Role of designated personnel for security response is identified and explained
6. Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)/Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) requirements are identified and explained
7. Conduct electronic metal detection procedures
   • Preparation and testing procedures for electronic metal detection equipment are identified and explained
8. Standard operating procedures for electronic metal detection equipment are identified and utilised
9. Screening methods and procedures are identified and explained
10. Special screening requirements and appropriate screening methods are identified and explained
11. Positive alarm response procedures are identified, and action taken as per operational procedures
12. Identify security risks
    • Potential security risks relevant to security screening operations are identified and explained
13. General procedures for monitoring security of a screening environment are identified and explained
14. Factors which increase security risk are identified and action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
15. Types and purpose of security equipment are identified and explained
16. Emergency and evacuation procedures are identified and explained
17. Procedures for first aid response are identified and explained
18. Identify and report Security risks
    • Organisational procedures for reporting security risks in a security screening environment are identified and action is taken in accordance with operational procedures
19. Chain of command of designated personnel is identified and explained
20. Communication channels and modes are identified and utilised in accordance with operational procedures
21. Communication equipment appropriate to the purpose is identified and explained
22. Organisational documentation requirements are identified and utilised in accordance with operational procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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