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Control access to the aviation security area

URN: PPLAGSO09
Business Sectors (Suites): Aviation Ground Security Operations
Developed by: People 1st
Approved on: 2021

Overview

This standard is about controlling access to the aviation security area. You will be able to validate the required documents by manual or electronic means to confirm that those entering the aviation security area are entitled to do so. You will also be able to monitor the flow of customers through the access point to avoid congestion in the aviation security area.

This standard is for those undertaking aviation ground security activities.

When you have completed this standard, you will be able to demonstrate your knowledge of and ability to:
• Control access to the aviation security area

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

1. Define the limits of the aviation security area 2. Identify the documents required for customers to pass through aviation security 3. Confirm the validity of the documents as required, in line with organisational procedures 4. Resolve any discrepancies in information within the limits of your own authority and seek help for those which you cannot resolve 5. Monitor and control the flow of customers through the access point, restricting customers where necessary to avoid congestion in the aviation security area 6. Report and record the details of any discrepancies in line with your organisation's procedures and current data protection legislation

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

1. The limits of the aviation security area 2. The different types of documents required to gain access to the aviation security area 3. The importance of, and procedure for confirming the validity of the documents 4. How and when documents and/or information may be invalid 5. Your organisation’s procedures for dealing with discrepancies in information required to gain access to the aviation security area 6. How to monitor and control the flow of customers, and when to restrict the flow of customers through the access point 7. The limits of your own authority to resolve discrepancies 8. When, how and from whom to seek help to resolve discrepancies which you cannot resolve 9. The relevant reporting lines and procedures that are used by your organisation to control access to the aviation security area 10. Your organisation’s procedures and current data protection legal requirements for recording details of discrepancies

Scope/range

Documents include:

a) Physical
b) Electronic

The procedure to validate documents includes:

a) Manual
b) Electronic

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

Customer(s)**
In the aviation security environment this includes any person who passes through or has the potential to pass through a defined aviation security area, examples could include internal customers such as colleagues, line manager, trainees or external customers such as passengers, suppliers, contractors, visitors, staff, compliance authorities etc.

Your Organisation**
This is the company you work for or are contracted to.

Organisation’s Procedures**
These are the procedures your organisation has in place to ensure compliance with relevant rules, regulations, instructions, policies, procedures, legislation and laws relevant to the activity.

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Version Number

2

Indicative Review Date

2026

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

GoSkills

Original URN

GSKAGSO09

Relevant Occupations

Elementary Security Occupations, Transport Operations and Maintenance

SOC Code

9231

Keywords

Access, security, documents