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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
AVIO0037
State Code
OFG62
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
10
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment, in a transport security environment, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.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 transport security technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to transport security duties of aviation, maritime and cargo security personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in operational transport security 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 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
2 Manage loading of X-ray equipment
  • 2.1 Loading of items onto X-ray belt is controlled and appropriate action is taken to maintain a steady flow through X-ray screening equipment
  • 2.2 Issues interfering with flow of items through X-ray screening equipment are identified and appropriate action is taken to resolve issues
  • 2.3 Appropriate advice is provided about items likely to be identified by screening equipment, in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Physical position of items is controlled in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Assist 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 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 in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Items with diplomatic status are processed in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAQ25 AVIO0012 Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BMG1 AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection Qualification