AVI20325 – Certificate II in Transport Security Protection

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AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection

AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection is a nationally recognised qualification from the AVI Aviation Training Package. This qualification is designed for roles requiring general and specialist skills to operate effectively in a range of transport security screening environments.

Transport Security Screening Officer job roles may include:

✔ Air Cargo Examination Officer

✔ Airport Screening Officer

✔ Maritime Screening Officer

The qualification supports the development of skills required to perform transport security screening functions, including controlling access to security sensitive areas, undertaking physical searches, and identifying and managing weapons, explosives and prohibited items.

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Course Overview

This qualification provides structured training for individuals seeking to work in transport security protection roles across aviation, air cargo and maritime environments. Students develop practical skills in screening procedures, access control, physical search processes, prohibited item identification, communication and workplace security requirements.

Transport security personnel working at this level apply knowledge and skills with autonomy and limited judgement in structured and stable contexts, within defined workplace and regulatory parameters.

Mapping Information

AVI20325 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection supersedes:

AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection

This qualification replaces, but is not equivalent to, AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection.

Important Qualification Information

Qualification Code: AVI20325

Qualification Title: Certificate II in Transport Security Protection

Training Package: AVI Aviation Training Package

Release: Release 1

Education Level: Certificate II

Specialisation Streams: Air Cargo Examination Officer, Airport Screening Officer and Maritime Screening Officer

RTO: NSTA Pty Ltd RTO 32292

Packaging Rules

Candidates must specialise in a specific stream by completing one of the following:

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

A total of 9 units of competency comprising:

✔ 4 core units plus

✔ 1 unit from Group A plus

✔ 2 units from Group B plus

✔ 2 elective units from anywhere in this qualification or up to 2 units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer)

A total of 11 units of competency comprising:

✔ 4 core units plus

✔ 1 unit from Group A plus

✔ 4 units from Group C plus

✔ 2 elective units from anywhere in this qualification or up to 2 units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Maritime Screening Officer)

A total of 11 units of competency comprising:

✔ 4 core units plus

✔ 1 unit from Group A plus

✔ 3 units from Group D plus

✔ 3 elective units from anywhere in this qualification. Up to 2 of the elective units may be selected from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Please note: RTO to insert on the testamur, the specialist elective unit group selected.

Where imported units are selected, they must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification and care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units are complied with. Where a prerequisite is attached to a unit it is identified by the symbol ∟

Core Units

AVIG0006 – Work effectively in a transport security environment

AVIO0033 – Establish secure areas and manage access control points

AVIO0034 – Identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited items

AVIO0039 – Undertake physical search

Elective Unit Groups

Group A – Imaging Equipment

AVIO0029 – Conduct screening using 3D CT X-ray scanning techniques

AVIO0037 – Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment

AVIO0038 – Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images

Group B – Air Cargo Examination Officer

AVIF0047 – Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment

AVIO0030 – Conduct screening using explosive trace detection equipment

Group C – Aviation Screening Officer

AVIO0028 – Conduct primary screening of persons

AVIO0030 – Conduct screening using explosive trace detection equipment

AVIO0031 – Conduct secondary screening of persons

AVIO0036 – Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment

Group D – Maritime Screening Officer

AVIO0028 – Conduct primary screening of persons

AVIO0031 – Conduct secondary screening of persons

AVIO0036 – Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment

General Electives

AVIO0027 – Apply electronic metal detection

AVIO0032 – Conduct vehicle search for access to secure areas

AVIO0035 – Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs)

BSBPEF101 – Plan and prepare for work readiness

BSBPEF201 – Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

BSBWHS211 – Contribute to the health and safety of self and others

TLID0020 – Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLIF0022 – Conduct housekeeping activities

TLIG0003 – Work effectively with others in a team

Accreditation and Regulatory Note

Individuals seeking accreditation as a Transport Security Screening Officer should check current industry-specific accreditation requirements with the Department of Home Affairs or its successor.

This qualification contains one not for public access restricted unit of competency. Content of restricted units is not published on the National Register and is only available to Registered Training Organisations authorised by the Department of Home Affairs.

Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. Students should confirm relevant requirements for their intended role, stream and workplace environment.

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What Will You Learn?

  • ✔ Apply transport security screening procedures in structured transport security environments
  • ✔ Control access to security sensitive areas and access control points
  • ✔ Undertake physical search procedures in line with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • ✔ Identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited items
  • ✔ Work effectively in a transport security environment
  • ✔ Apply effective communication skills in transport security protection roles
  • ✔ Understand screening requirements across air cargo, airport screening and maritime screening environments
  • ✔ Conduct or support screening processes using relevant screening methods and equipment, depending on the selected stream
  • ✔ Follow workplace procedures, security protocols and transport security requirements
  • ✔ Develop practical skills relevant to Transport Security Screening Officer roles

Course Content

Core Units

  • AVIG0006 Work effectively in a transport security environment
  • AVIO0033 Establish secure areas and manage access control points
  • AVIO0034 Identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited items
  • AVIO0039 Undertake physical search

Elective Units Group A – Imaging Equipment

Elective Units Group B – Air Cargo Examination Officer

Elective Units Group C – Aviation Screening Officer

Elective Units Group D – Maritime Screening Officer

General Electives