Aviation Security involves the protection of airports, both inside and out. When someone thinks of Aviation Security, they think of the screening portion after checking in with their airline. Whilst there are other security concerns and needs in an airport, it is a huge part of Aviation Security.
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct security screening of people and personal effects using a hand-held metal detector. Hand-held metal detectors are portable electronic devices that can detect metal by magnetic induction while the device is passed over a person or their personal effects.
It applies to people working independently or under limited supervision as members of a security team.
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct security screening of people using explosive trace detection (ETD) equipment. ETD equipment can detect and indicate by means of an alarm, the presence of a target amount of explosive material.
This unit may form part of the licensing requirements for people engaged in security operations in those states and territories where these are regulated activities.