Transport Security
AVI20325
Certificate II in Transport Security Protection
This qualification is for roles requiring general and specialist skills to operate effectively in a broad range of transport security screening roles.
Read full course overviewCourse codeAVI20325
Face-to-Face5 days
E-Learning5 days
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Official course overview
This qualification is for roles requiring general and specialist skills to operate effectively in a broad range of transport security screening roles.
Transport Security Screening Officer job roles may include:
Air Cargo Examination Officer
Airport Screening Officer
Maritime Screening Officer.
This qualification includes the units of competency required by Transport Security Screening Officers to perform transport security screening functions including, controlling access to security sensitive areas, undertaking physical searches, and identifying and managing weapons, explosives and prohibited items. A Transport Security Screening Officer must also apply effective communication skills to work in a broad range of transport security protection roles.
Transport Security screening personnel working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and limited judgement in structured and stable contexts within narrow parameters.
Individuals seeking accreditation as a Transport Security Screening Officer should check industry specific accreditation requirements with Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) or its successor.
This qualification contains one not for public access (NFPA) restricted unit of competency. Content of NFPA units of competency is not published on the National Register. Access to this unit of competency is critical to security screening operations. Content of this unit is maintained separately and is only available to Registered Training Organisations (RTO’s) authorised by DoHA. To gain access contact the department at screening.policy@homeaffairs.gov.au.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Refer to the AVI Companion Volume Implementation Guide for further information.
COURSE CONTENT
What the course covers
- Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment
- Work effectively in transport security environment
- Apply electronic metal detection
- Conduct primary screening of persons
- Conduct screening using 3D CT X-ray scanning techniques
- Conduct screening using explosive trace detection equipment
- Conduct secondary screening of persons
- Conduct vehicle search for access to secure areas
- Establish secure areas and manage access control points
- Identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited items
- Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs)
- Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment
- Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment
- Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images
- Undertake physical search
- Plan and prepare for work readiness
- Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
- Contribute to the health and safety of self and others
- Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
- Conduct housekeeping activities
- Work effectively with others in a team
UNITS OF COMPETENCY
Nationally registered units
WHO THIS COURSE IS FOR
Audience and pathways
- People entering or progressing in transport security.
- Workers completing role-specific, licensing or workplace training requirements.
- Organisations seeking practical, nationally recognised training for their teams.
ASSESSMENT
How competency is demonstrated
Assessment may include written or online knowledge questions, observation of practical tasks, workplace-style scenarios, verbal questioning and supporting documentation. Exact assessment activities depend on the nationally recognised unit or qualification.
BEFORE YOU ENROL
Entry and participation requirements
- Photo identification and appropriate language, literacy and numeracy skills are required.
- Licensing, suitability and regulatory requirements may apply to employment outcomes.
- Students should confirm current Tasmanian licensing requirements before enrolment.
Course availability, delivery duration and licensing requirements can change. NSTA Tasmania will confirm the current training plan, prerequisites and applicable regulatory requirements before enrolment.