This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct screening using explosive trace detection (ETD) in a transport security environment, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and workplace procedures.

It includes setting up, checking and operating ETD equipment; conducting ETD sampling processes and responding to results of sample; and recording ETD analysis information for evidential purposes.

This unit addresses transport security technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to transport security duties of aviation, maritime and air cargo security personnel, and contributes to safe and effective performance in operational transport security 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.