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• – Supersedes AVI20316 – Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Passenger and Non-Passenger Screener)
• – Supersedes AVI20416 – Certificate II in Aviation Transport Protection (Checked Baggage Screener)

NOTE: Attendees must possess a Job Ready ASIC, or an ASIC (NSTA can issue these; please contact us for more information). This qualification provides individuals with general and specialist skills to operate effectively in a broad range of transport security screening roles. Roles include:

• ✔ Air Cargo Examination Officer
• ✔ Domestic Airport Screening Officer
• ✔ International Airport Screening Officer
• ✔ Maritime Screening Officer

It covers competencies like controlling access, physical searches, handling prohibited items, and applying communication skills in structured, high-security environments. One NFPA unit is restricted and only accessible by authorised RTOs. Contact: screenerreform@homeaffairs.gov.au.

Packaging Rules

Minimum of 9 units: 5 core + full elective group A, B, C, or D

• 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 industry
• ✔ AVIO0007  Control access to and exit from a security sensitive area
• ✔ AVIO0008 Establish and maintain a sterile sensitive area

Group A – Air Cargo

• ✔ 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

Entry Requirements

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.

Transport Security Screening Officer roles in the following Groups.

NOTE: Attendees must possess a Job Ready ASIC, or an ASIC (NSTA Can issue these please contact us for more information).

Students enrolling into the Certificate II in Transport Security Protection must either have:

• – An ASIC Job Ready Background Check; or
• – An MSIC Job Ready Background Check

Learn New Skills

• ✔ Conduct searches and screening
• ✔ Identify dangerous goods
• ✔ Use X-ray and metal detection

Develop Your Talent

• ✔ Communication & teamwork
• ✔ Work under pressure
• ✔ Analytical skills

Achieve Your Goals

• ✔ Nationally recognised qualification
• ✔ Career readiness in airport/maritime screening

Career Opportunities

• ✔ Air cargo examination officer
• ✔ Maritime passenger and cargo examination officer
• ✔ Security access point officer
• ✔ Screening officer in domestic or international airports

Grow Your Career

Take your career further with the:

• ✔ Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer)
• ✔ Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Domestic Airport Screening Officer)
• ✔ Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Maritime Screening Officer)

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