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Muster pest animals

Muster pest animals

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCVPT202A
State Code
D7265
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/12/2011
Field of Education
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
06/12/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit covers the process of mustering pest animals and defines the standard required to: confirm the species and type of pest animals to be mustered; plan the muster to optimise the catch and minimise stress and risk of breakouts of pest animals; carry out safe mustering as part of a team; handle and process mustered animals and collect equipment; and ensure environmental impacts of mustering are minimised.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the scope of the mustering job
  • 1.1. Target pest animal range and behaviour are confirmed.
  • 1.2. Location for the muster is determined.
  • 1.3. Time required to complete the muster is estimated.
  • 1.4. Hazards associated with the muster are identified according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
  • 1.5. Environmental risks associated with the mustering job are identified according to statutory and local authority requirements.
  • 1.6. Resources required to complete the muster are identified.
2. Prepare for mustering
  • 2.1. Location and boundaries for the muster are mapped to be consistent with the target pest animal behaviour and according to the pest animal management strategy and monitoring program.
  • 2.2. Time and duration of the muster are checked and relevant personnel notified.
  • 2.3. Precautions to minimise hazards associated with muster are identified according to OHS standards.
  • 2.4. Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the muster job are identified according to statutory and local authority requirements.
  • 2.5. Vehicles, equipment and materials are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and relevant policies.
  • 2.6. Central point of muster is established and agreed with all participants.
  • 2.7. Holding yards are set up.
  • 2.8. Horses and dogs, where used in the muster, are checked for fitness.
3. Muster pest animals
  • 3.1. Muster is conducted at the appropriate time of day.
  • 3.2. Actions are taken to minimise stress to animals during the muster.
  • 3.3. Water and feed are provided to mustered animals and horses and dogs where they have been used in the muster.
  • 3.4. Animals are treated in accordance with the Code of Practice for Care, Handling and Capture of Feral Animals.
  • 3.5. Mustered animals are held, transported or destroyed according to enterprise guidelines.
4. Clean and store equipment and material
  • 4.1. Animals used during the muster are cared for according to industry practices.
  • 4.2. Equipment and materials are cleaned and stored according to relevant standards and policies.
  • 4.3. Job completion is reported or recorded according to relevant policies and procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
kangaroos
goats
horses
deer
camels
cattle
water buffalos
donkeys.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
confirm the species and type of pest animals to be mustered
plan the muster to optimise the catch and minimise stress and risk of breakouts of pest animals
carry out safe mustering as part of a team
handle and process mustered animals
collect equipment and ensure environmental impacts of mustering are minimised.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2594 RTD2116A Muster pest animals Unit of competency