This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to establish secure areas and manage access control points in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.

It includes establishing and managing sterile secure areas, managing persons and inspecting articles entering secure areas. It also includes managing access control systems in a secure area, recognising and reporting breaches and completing required documentation.

This unit addresses technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to security duties of screening officers 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.