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

It includes: planning and prepare for cargo or article 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 screening 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

Prepare for search of cargo

1.1

Search purpose is identified, and powers confirmed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.2

Potential areas where prohibited items might be hidden are assessed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Authority to search and seize prohibited items is verified and obtained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.4

Operational plan is developed to address the range of requirements for a search in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.5

Hazards are identified, and risk control measures are implemented to ensure the search can be conducted safely in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.6

Requirements for assistance with the search are identified and organised in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2

Implement search of cargo

2.1

Search of designated cargo is conducted systematically in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.2

Relevant search equipment and resources are used in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer requirements

2.3

Search is undertaken in accordance with lead agency requirements, where assistance is obtained

2.4

Records of the search process, items and/or evidence uncovered in the search, and subsequent action are made in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

3

Conduct seizure of prohibited items

3.1

Seizure of prohibited items is considered, justified and undertaken in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.2

Evidence associated with prohibited items and relevant information is seized and dealt with in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Prohibited items are removed, secured and disposed of if required in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.4

Safety of self and other personnel associated with search is maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

4

Complete post search activities

4.1

Records associated with the search and seizure of prohibited items are completed and reported to relevant personnel in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

4.2

Follow up actions are identified, recorded and acted upon as required in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

4.3

Third party claims relating to seized items and property damage are undertaken 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