This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct vehicle searches, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.

It includes: planning and prepare for vehicle search; implementing a search; recognising and acting on abnormal situations; and completing post search activities.

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 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for vehicle search

1.1

Hazard identification and risk assessment strategies are developed and implemented to ensure search can be conducted safely in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.2

Authority to search is verified, obtained and intention to search is advised to relevant people in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2

Undertake vehicle search

2.1

Conduct search of vehicle systematically in accordance with regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

2.2

Relevant equipment and associated technology is utilised effectively in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

Documentation and search records are updated in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3

Respond to detection of prohibited or unauthorised items

3.1

Prohibited and unauthorised items are identified and assessed, and response is prioritised in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.2

Implications of the prohibited and unauthorised items are evaluated in accordance with WHS/OHS/OSH processes and workplace procedures

3.3

Prohibited and unauthorised items are seized within limits of own responsibility and duty of care in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.4

Relevant regulatory authorities are notified of result in accordance with regulatory requirements

3.5

Communications are maintained with relevant personnel to determine appropriate course of action

4

Complete post search activities

4.1

Records of security search checks and precautions are documented in accordance with workplace procedures

4.2

Property damaged during vehicle search is reported in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3

Clear, accurate and comprehensive information is provided to relevant people in accordance with workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

Not applicable.

O – Security