This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.

It includes assessing PLAGs and completing disposal requirements for PLAGs.

This unit addresses transport security technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to transport security search duties, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex transport security operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, aviation, maritime and transport activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian transport security industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision 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

Assess PLAGs

1.1

Relevant passengers are checked for PLAGs in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.2

Courteous, professional manner is maintained when checking passengers for PLAGs in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Types of PLAGs are identified from labels, declarations and observation, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.4

Types of exempt PLAGs are identified from labels, declarations and observation, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2

Complete disposal requirements for PLAGs

2.1

Surrendered PLAGs products are handled with due care and placed in appropriate receptacle in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.2

Surrendered PLAGs products are disposed of in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Documentation for disposed surrendered PLAGs products is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

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