Domestic Airport Screening Officer Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 4:12 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
AVISS00076

State Code
AD898

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

31/01/2019

Current Release Date

31/01/2019

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

14/05/2019

Nominal Hours

153

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	31/01/2019	Current	Approved

Description

This Skill Set is for individuals who undertake a range of activities within transport security protection occupations within the Aviation Industry.

Pathway Information

This Skill Set contributes to a range of qualifications in the AVI Aviation Training Package.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Candidates should ensure they have also read the part of the Training Package, Companion Volume Implementation Guide that outlines licensing and regulatory requirements.

Target Group

People interested in working within the transport security screening environment at Regional and Major airports.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

This AVISS00003 Domestic Airport Screening Officer Skill Set from the AVI Aviation Training Package meets the industry requirements for individuals who work within the transport Security Screening environment at regional and major airports.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAQ27	AVIF0015	Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment	15	Unit of competency
OAQ26	AVIO0004	Conduct frisk search of persons	30	Unit of competency
OAQ19	AVIO0005	Conduct screening using explosive trace detection	10	Unit of competency
OAP69	CPPSEC3130	Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors	10	Unit of competency
OAP51	CPPSEC3128	Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment	10	Unit of competency
OAQ20	AVIO0006	Conduct vehicle search for access to security sensitive areas	20	Unit of competency
OAP50	CPPSEC3121	Control persons using empty hand techniques	8	Unit of competency
OAQ23	AVIO0011	Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment	20	Unit of competency
OAQ25	AVIO0012	Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment	10	Unit of competency
OAQ28	AVIO0014	Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images	20	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AF341	AVISS00082	Aviation Transport Security Protection Skill Set	Skill set