This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.

It includes identifying relevant legislation for transporting dangerous goods and hazardous substances, separating dangerous goods and hazardous substances and dealing with incidents involving dangerous goods and hazardous substances.

This unit addresses transport security technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to transport security duties and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex transport security operational environments.

Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian transport security environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.