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Apply electronic metal detection

Apply electronic metal detection

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIO0027
State Code
OFG74
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
16
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to screen people and cargo using electronic metal detection equipment and procedures in a security screening environment. It includes identifying legislative and organisational requirements, conducting metal detection procedures and identifying and reporting security risks. It also includes preparing and operating electronic metal detection equipment; performing appropriate screening methods; and being aware of a range of potential security risks.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 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 Identify legislative and organisational requirements
  • 1.1 Basic legislative and organisational requirements relevant to the use of electronic metal detectors are identified and explained
  • 1.2 Workplace procedures are identified and explained
  • 1.3 Duty of care requirements are identified and explained
  • 1.4 Own level of authority, role and responsibilities are identified and explained
  • 1.5 Role of designated personnel for security response is identified and explained
  • 1.6 Work Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements are identified and explained
2 Conduct electronic metal detection procedures
  • 2.1 Preparation and testing procedures for electronic metal detection equipment are identified and explained
  • 2.2 Standard operating procedures for electronic metal detection equipment are identified and utilised
  • 2.3 Screening methods and procedures are identified and explained
  • 2.4 Special screening requirements and appropriate screening methods are identified and explained
  • 2.5 Positive alarm response procedures are identified, and action taken in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
3 Identify security risks
  • 3.1 Potential security risks relevant to security screening operations are identified and explained
  • 3.2 General procedures for monitoring security of a screening environment are identified and explained
  • 3.3 Factors which increase security risk are identified and action is taken in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Types and purpose of security equipment are identified and explained
  • 3.5 Emergency and evacuation procedures are identified and explained
  • 3.6 Procedures for first aid response are identified and explained
4 Identify and report security risks
  • 4.1 Organisational procedures for reporting security risks in a security screening environment are identified and action is taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Chain of command of designated personnel is identified and explained
  • 4.3 Organisational documentation requirements are identified and utilised in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAQ17 AVIO0003 Apply electronic metal detection Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BMG1 AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection Qualification