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National code: AVI20325
Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer)
Overview
About this course
Gain the skills to help protect Australia’s airports. Learn to screen passengers and baggage, control access to secure areas, identify prohibited items and prevent risks. Communicate effectively in transport security roles to keep airports safe.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
work effectively in an airport security environment
communicate with others in different security protection roles
manage access to secure areas
establish secure areas
undertake physical searches
identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited items.
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
A background check such as either an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC), or a Job Ready ASIC issued by an approved ASIC issuing body. You need to be applying for or holding either of these background checks to be able to access security-restricted aviation content.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
checked the industry specific accreditation requirements with Department of Home Affairs (DoHA)
English language, literacy and communication skills to follow instructions and interact with passengers
basic digital skills to use computers or screening equipment.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
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Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Licensing
To work in transport security protection, you must hold a valid Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC). This requires passing a criminal history check and a security assessment. This is done by the Australian Government (AusCheck). You must also successfully complete the Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (AVI20325).
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer) does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer) does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
The Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer) does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate II in Transport Security Protection (Airport Screening Officer) qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 11 units of competency, including 4 core and 7 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units - 4
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Work effectively in transport security environmentAVIG0006
Establish secure areas and manage access control pointsAVIO0033
Identify and manage weapons, explosives and prohibited itemsAVIO0034
Undertake physical searchAVIO0039
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