This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify and handle weapons, explosives and prohibited items in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.

It includes: taking custody of weapons, explosives and prohibited items, securing and or disposing of prohibited items, securing and maintaining weapons and reporting and recording documentation.

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 activities 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

Take custody of weapons, explosives and prohibited items

1.1

Identify and apply safe handling, storage and security requirements for weapons, explosives and prohibited items

1.2

Identify and apply procedures for making firearms and other weapons safe for processing, transportation or storage.

1.3

Maintain personal safety in relation to handling weapons, explosives and prohibited items

1.4

Identify and follow workplace procedures relating to accidental discharge of firearms and incidents involving other weapons as required.

1.5

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of procedures for reporting and dealing with injury and apply in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace processes

1.6

Identify situations requiring assistance and request support promptly

2

Secure and maintain weapons

2.1

Identify and follow care and storage requirements for weapons, explosives and prohibited items

2.2

Maintain or dispose of weapons, explosives and prohibited items in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3

Reporting and recording documentation

3.1

Follow reporting and recordkeeping procedures for the confiscation of weapons, explosives and prohibited items

3.2

Identify and follow procedures for reporting loss, damage or theft of weapons, explosives and prohibited items from storage facility

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