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Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs)

Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs)

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO0035
State Code
OFG76
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/05/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/08/2025
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
13/08/2025
Nominal Hours
24
Description
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 across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian transport security environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Assess PLAGs
  • 1.1 Relevant persons and items are checked for PLAGs in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Courteous, professional manner is maintained when checking persons and items for PLAGs in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Types of PLAGs, including exempt PLAGs, are identified from labels, declarations and observation, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
2 Complete disposal requirements for PLAGs
  • 2.1 Surrendered PLAGs are disposed of in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Documentation for disposed surrendered PLAGs is completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAQ18 AVIO0010 Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs) Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BMG1 AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection Qualification