Division 11.2.3.2

Training of persons implementing screening of cargo and mail shall result in all of the following competencies:

1. (a)

   knowledge of previous acts of unlawful interference with civil aviation, terrorist acts and current threats;

2. (b)

   awareness of the relevant legal requirements;

3. (c)

   knowledge of the objectives and organisation of aviation security, including the obligations and responsibilities of persons implementing security controls in the supply chain;

4. (d)

   ability to identify prohibited articles;

5. (e)

   ability to respond appropriately to the detection of prohibited articles;

6. (f)

   knowledge of the capabilities and limitations of security equipment or screening methods used;

7. (g)

   knowledge of how prohibited articles may be concealed;

8. (h)

   knowledge of emergency response procedures;

9. (i)

   knowledge of protection requirements for cargo and mail;

In addition, where the designated tasks of the person concerned so require, training shall also result in the following competences:

1. (j)

   knowledge of screening requirements for cargo and mail, including exemptions and special security procedures;

2. (k)

   knowledge of screening methods appropriate for different types of cargo and mail;

3. (l)

   knowledge of hand searching techniques;

4. (m)

   ability to carry out hand searches to a standard sufficient to reasonably ensure the detection of concealed prohibited articles;

5. (n)

   ability to operate the security equipment used;

6. (o)

   ability to correctly interpret images produced by security equipment;

7. (p)

   knowledge of transportation requirements.