Certificate II in Transport Security Protection | International Airport Screening Officer

On successful completion, participants will be issued a Qualification with the following units:

Core Units

• AVIO0015 Undertake physical search of cargo and articles
• AVIO0009 Identify and handle weapons, explosives and prohibited items
• AVIG0001 Work effectively in a transport security environment
• AVIO0007 Control access to and exit from a security sensitive area
• AVIO0008 Establish and maintain a sterile sensitive area

International Airport Screening Officer Units (elective) units:

• AVIF0015 Apply awareness of dangerous goods and hazardous substances in the transport security environment
• AVIO0004 Conduct frisk search of persons
• AVIO0005 Conduct screening using explosive trace detection
• AVIO0006 Conduct vehicle search for access to security sensitive areas
• AVIO0010 Identify powders, liquids, aerosols and gels (PLAGs)
• AVIO0011 Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference within a transport security environment
• AVIO0012 Manage the flow of items for screening by X-ray screening equipment
• AVIO0013 Operate body scanner
• AVIO0014 Screen articles by interpreting X-ray images
• CPPSEC3121 Control persons using empty hand techniques
• CPPSEC3128 Conduct security screening using walk-through metal detection equipment
• CPPSEC3130 Conduct security screening using hand-held metal detectors

If you would also like to be awarded a Cargo Screening Officer qualification, you will need to complete one extra unit. The cost to complete this extra unit will be $200. Please advise us at the time of enrolment if you would like to complete this unit.

Students enrolling into the Certificate II in Transport Security Protection must have passed, or have applied for:

• Either a ASIC or MSIC Job Ready Certificate (Background Check); or
• When already employed, a ASIC or MSIC Card

Please click the following link as it contains important information regarding the ASIC/MSIC application, including identifying what type of card you require, information on issuing bodies, criteria for passing the check, reasons why an application may be refused and options if your application is refused. https://www.cisc.gov.au/information-for-your-industry/transport

Individuals undertaking this qualification must have passed a valid background check prior to accessing security-restricted resources associated with AVIG0001 Work effectively in a transport security environment (associated with the classroom training). Students that have applied for, but do not pass their valid background check* will not be able to attend the classroom training. Where this occurs, students will be refunded the cost of the course minus a 10% administration fee.

*If your application for an ASIC or MSIC is unsuccessful due to an adverse criminal record, you, your employer/agent on your behalf or your issuing body have the option of applying to the Secretary of the Department for a discretionary review. There is no additional cost for this discretionary review. More information about this process can be found in the link listed above.

This can be obtained by submitting an application to an ASIC/MSIC Issuing Body. Some employers may be Issuing Bodies or may have existing relationships with one. Please note it typically takes 8-16 days for your application to be processed.

Participants must also have access to a reliable computer with internet and email access to complete the pre-course online training. Mobile phones or tablets are not compatible with the online training portion of this course.

Licence & Regulatory Requirements

All new screeners in the aviation and maritime sectors must hold the AVI20118 Certificate II in Transport Security Protection from 16 June 2021. If a screener performs other duties, such as an airport or maritime security guard, they are still obligated to meet all requirements for those roles.

For more information, visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Course Price $1250.00

Fees include all assessments and resources required.

Please Note that enrolments close 2 weeks prior to the start date. This is to allow enough time for students to complete their pre-course online training, and to allow enough time for approval of a Job Ready Certificate (Background Check) for those who have applied.

Note, the ASIC or MSIC is not issued until an employer provides evidence of an operational need. This may incur a separate fee depending on your employer.

Payment plans are available; please reach out to our office for more information.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): $2,500

Refund, Cancellation and Transfer Policy

Please take the time to familiarise yourself with our refund and cancellation policy on page 8 & 9 of our Student Handbook. This handbook also includes more details on training and support services, as well as our terms and conditions.

Note for International Students – we are not CRICOS registered, please check your visa requirements for enrolment.  We cannot accept international students who are on a student visa if your visa specifies that you must study with a CRICOS provider.

This course is a blend of Online Learning and Face-to-Face Training in a Classroom.

Pre-course work:

Online Training. This involves reading through a student manual and completing assessments. The online training is a significant part of the course, with a substantial amount of material to read through and submit. We suggest you do not leave this until the last minute. Your online training must be completed prior to the face-to-face training.

Face-to-Face Sessions:

3 days in the classroom. Your trainer will review content, deliver activities, case scenarios and practicals and you will complete closed book exams.

Group Bookings

We also specialise in group bookings and can modify our training practices to suit the needs of you and your business. Visit our Group Bookings for more details.

Government Funding is currently not available for this Course.

For more information on what courses are funded by ATI, please visit our Funded Training details page. https://atiaustralia.edu.au/funded-training/