Qualification details

Release 2 . This is the second release of this qualification in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Release 1 . This is the first release of this qualification in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

This qualification provides individuals with general and specialist skills to operate effectively in a broad range of transport security screening roles.

Transport Security Screening Officer roles include:

• Air Cargo Examination Officer
• Domestic Airport Screening Officer
• International 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 handling 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 the Aviation and Maritime Security Division of the Department of Home Affairs.

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 the Department of Home Affairs (or its successor). To gain access contact the department at screenerreform@homeaffairs.gov.au.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Individuals undertaking this qualification must have passed a valid background check prior to accessing security-restricted resources associated with AVIG0001 Work effectively in a transport security environment. A valid background check for the purposes of an individual undertaking the qualification is a background check on an applicant for, or the holder of an aviation security identification card or maritime security identification card.

A minimum number of 9  units of competency comprising: 

• 5 core units  listed below; plus  

• Selecting all listed specialist elective units from either Group A, B, C or D below. 

• Air Cargo Examination Officer 

• All elective units from Group A; or  

• Domestic Airport Screening Officer 

• All elective units from Group B; or  

• International Airport Screening Officer 

• All elective units from Group C; or  

• Maritime Screening Officer 

• All elective units from Group D  

Where a defined specialist elective Group is selected, the resultant qualification should be titled;

Group A - Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)

Group B - Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Domestic Airport Screening Officer)

Group C - Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (International Airport Screening Officer)

Group D - Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Maritime Screening Officer)

Core units 

AVIO0015

Undertake physical search of cargo and articles

AVIO0009

Identify and handle weapons, explosives and prohibited items

AVIG0001

Work effectively in a transport security environment

AVIO0007

Control access to and exit from a security sensitive area

AVIO0008

Establish and maintain a sterile sensitive area

Group A - Air Cargo Examination Officer 

AVIO0005

Conduct screening using explosive trace detection

AVIO0003

Apply electronic metal detection

AVIO0014

Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

AVIF0015

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment

Group B - Domestic Airport Screening Officer 

AVIF0015

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment

AVIO0006

Conduct vehicle search for access to security sensitive areas

AVIO0011

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment

AVIO0004

Conduct frisk search of persons

AVIO0005

Conduct screening using explosive trace detection

AVIO0012

Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

AVIO0014

Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

CPPSEC3128

Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment

CPPSEC3130

Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors

CPPSEC3121

Control persons using empty hand techniques

Group C - International Airport Screening Officer 

AVIO0011

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment

AVIO0004

Conduct frisk search of persons

AVIO0005

Conduct screening using explosive trace detection

AVIO0012

Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

AVIO0014

Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

AVIO0013

Operate body scanner

AVIO0010

Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs)

AVIO0006

Conduct vehicle search for access to security sensitive areas

AVIF0015

Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment

CPPSEC3121

Control persons using empty hand techniques

CPPSEC3128

Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment

CPPSEC3130

Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors

Group D - Maritime Screening Officer 

AVIO0011

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment

AVIO0004

Conduct frisk search of persons

AVIO0012

Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

AVIO0014

Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

AVIO0006

Conduct vehicle search for access to security sensitive areas

CPPSEC3121

Control persons using empty hand techniques

CPPSEC3128

Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment

CPPSEC3130

Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors

This qualification replaces and is not equivalent to:

AVI20416 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Checked Baggage Screener) and

AVI20316 Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger and Non-Passenger Screener)