CPPSEC3128 — Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment

Elements & performance criteria

Performance evidence

• on two separate occasions, conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment
• modifying the screening process to accommodate the needs of one child
• modifying the screening process to accommodate the needs of one person who is unable to walk unassisted through the screening point
• responding to positive alarms and identifying at least two prohibited items

Knowledge evidence

• standard operating procedures and workplace policies that ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements when conducting security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment: anti-discrimination and diversity; counter terrorism; dangerous goods; duty of care; limits of own authority; personal search; workplace health and safety (WHS)
• current national terrorism threat level and context
• methods for screening infants, children and people with specific needs
• potential hazards, risks and security risk situations that can arise when screening people and personal effects using walk-through metal detection equipment
• procedures for obtaining permission to search
• procedures for reporting the detection of prohibited items and security risks
• procedures for responding to denied request to search
• procedures for setting up and testing walk-through metal detection equipment
• purpose of Australia’s Strategy for Protecting Crowded Places from Terrorism and understanding of: definition of crowded places; key security issues for crowded places; objectives, characteristics and identification of active armed offenders; definition of hostile vehicles and methods of attack; signs of chemical weapons attack and recommended response; general features of improvised explosive devices and recommended incident response
• site emergency and evacuation plans and procedures
• situations requiring personal search to be conducted
• surveillance techniques for monitoring security of the screening point
• techniques for overcoming language barriers to ensure correct information exchange
• types of behavioural anomalies and suspect behaviours that can indicate criminal activity, hostile reconnaissance or the potential for terrorist activity
• types of items that are prohibited including weapons, explosives and dangerous goods
• ways that individual and social cultural differences may be expressed

Foundation skills

• language skills: provide information or advice using structure and language to suit the audience and engage minority groups; use strategies to overcome language barriers; use non-verbal signals to give directions to people through the screening point
• reading skills: interpret medical cards or letters for people requiring alternate screening methods; interpret procedures and policies that clarify legal rights and responsibilities; interpret manufacturers’ instructions and equipment labels when setting up, testing and operating walk-through metal detection equipment
• speaking and listening skills: give clear, sequenced instructions when managing flow and assisting people through the screening point; use a radio or phone to report risks; use questions to clarify understanding when receiving spoken information
• numeracy skills: estimate time required to complete work tasks
• problem solving skills: identify equipment faults and malfunctions; recognise suspicious items and behaviours
• teamwork skills: adjust personal communication styles in response to the opinions, values and needs of others

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