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Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO2008
State Code
AWP29
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
099905 - Security Services
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes monitoring item flow, controlling loading of X-ray equipment, providing assistance to persons with specific needs, and processing a diplomatic bag.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aviation security duties of ground operations personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation 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.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor item flow
  • 1.1 Flow of items is monitored and appropriate action is taken to maintain a steady flow through X-ray screening equipment
  • 1.2 Customer service standards and procedures are applied when controlling flow of items through X-ray screening equipment
  • 1.3 Issues interfering with flow of items through X-ray screening equipment are identified and appropriate action is taken to resolve issues concerned
2 Control loading of X-ray equipment
  • 2.1 Loading of items onto X-ray belt is controlled in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Appropriate advice is provided about items likely to be identified by screening equipment, in accordance legislative requirements with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Appropriate assistance is provided to help persons place their carry-on bags and personal effects on X-ray belt, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Physical position of items is controlled in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Provide assistance to persons with specific needs
  • 3.1 Persons with specific needs are identified and assisted in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Persons with specific requirements are appropriately assisted to enter screening point in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Process a diplomatic bag
  • 4.1 Items with diplomatic status are identified and verified
  • 4.2 Items with diplomatic status are processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE207 AVIO2008A Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAQ25 AVIO0012 Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment Unit of competency