AVIO0028 — Conduct primary screening of persons
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What an assessment for AVIO0028 must cover
52 assessable components: 5 elements (18 performance criteria), 18 performance evidence and 16 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare primary screening equipment and environment
- 1.1Legislative requirements and workplace procedures for primary screening of persons are accessed and followed
- 1.2The screening area is organised, secure, and conducive to efficient screening operations in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
- 1.3Equipment functionality is verified, and malfunctions reported to relevant persons in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Prepare persons for screening
- 2.1Screening process is communicated clearly and effectively to individuals
- 2.2Instruct individuals with clear and courteous communications regarding the divestment of items to be screened separately to ensure compliance with screening processes
- 2.3Flow of people through the primary screening environment is managed to ensure effectiveness of the screening process in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4Individuals with specific circumstances that require alternate screening procedures are identified and accommodated in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
3 Screen persons
- 3.1Screening equipment is operated to detect weapons and prohibited items on persons in accordance with manufacturer instructions, legislative requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.2Alarm activations are recognised, assessed and responded to in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3Alarm activations that cannot be cleared are referred to secondary screening in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.4Individuals with special circumstances who cannot undergo primary screening are screened using alternate methods in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures
- 3.5Individuals who are cleared during primary screening are permitted to continue into secure area
4 Respond to weapons and prohibited items
- 4.1Risks associated with weapons and prohibited items detected during primary screening are identified and assessed
- 4.2Workplace procedures for responding to identification of weapons and prohibited items are followed
- 4.3Security breaches during primary screening are immediately communicated with relevant persons
5 Refer people to secondary screening
- 5.1Individuals who are not cleared during primary screening are not permitted to enter the secure area and are referred to secondary screening
- 5.2The need for secondary screening is explained to individuals in a courteous manner
- 5.3Information regarding an alarm that cannot be cleared during the primary screening process is communicated clearly to the officer conducting secondary screening
Performance evidence
- applying relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures in identification of weapons, explosives and prohibited items
- communicating effectively with people from different social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and of varying physical and mental abilities
- complying with relevant legislative requirements applicable to own work environment and role when conducting primary screening
- conducting pre-operational checks to confirm functionality of screening equipment
- ensuring correct process of persons undergoing primary screening
- identifying and controlling workplace hazards and risks
- identifying faults and determining appropriate action
- identifying potential security risks or incidents relevant to primary screening
- identifying weapons, explosives and prohibited items accurately
- inspecting the primary screening area to ensure correct layout and removal of potential hazards
- maintaining goodwill and professionalism when dealing with people at screening point
- modifying approaches in accordance with legislative requirements and workplace procedures when screening infants, children and persons with specific needs
- monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards that could cause delays for passengers at screening point and taking appropriate action in notifying relevant persons
- preparing documentation and maintaining records
- presenting a professional image to members of the public and colleagues
- recognising suspicious behaviour and responding in accordance with legislative requirements
- selecting and using required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) standards
- using correct techniques and procedures in accordance with WHS/OHS procedures, legislative requirements and workplace procedures.
Knowledge evidence
- access requirements to secure areas including persons exempt from screening
- alternate primary screening methods for individuals with special circumstances
- difference between primary and secondary screening of persons
- duty of care, code of conduct and code of ethics requirements
- items that require divestment to be screened separately
- manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- operational principles, capabilities and limitations of security screening equipment including body scanners and walkthrough metal detectors
- positive alarm response procedures
- principles of customer service and communications for minimising delays of passengers
- principles of effective communication including interpersonal techniques
- procedures for referring persons to secondary screening
- procedures for reporting the detection of suspected weapons, explosives and prohibited items
- procedures for scanning infants, children and persons with specific needs
- procedures in response to persons not consenting to primary screening
- WHS/OHS procedures relevant to conducting primary screening of persons using security screening equipment
- workplace procedures to be followed when security screening equipment does not meet the required standard during testing.
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Questions about assessing AVIO0028
What does an assessment tool for AVIO0028 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AVIO0028 needs to address all 52 unit components: 5 elements with 18 performance criteria, 18 performance evidence requirements, 16 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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