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Use firearms to harvest wild game

Use firearms to harvest wild game

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPG306
State Code
BAY23
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
110105 - Butchery
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to harvest animals humanely and defines the standard required to:identify the species to be harvestedprepare and handle ammunition and weapons safelyensure the harvesting area is clear and notifications have been made where necessaryharvest the animal using a shot to a body site appropriate to the target species that causes instant death and is prescribed in the relevant code of practiceThis unit is applicable to training field harvesters who are harvesting wild game.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.Individuals undertaking this unit must hold a current firearms/shooters licence and the relevant State permits to harvest wild game. This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan harvesting of wild game animals
  • 1.1 Confirm anatomy and physical features of target animal, including location of vulnerable organs of target animal
  • 1.2 Identify location of habitats, habits and range of movements of target animal
  • 1.3 Determine timing of the harvest based on the activity patterns of the target animal
  • 1.4 Identify hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards
  • 1.5 Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the harvest are identified
2. Prepare for the harvesting operations
  • 2.1 Determine location and boundaries for the harvest in accordance with the animal management plan
  • 2.2 Check time and duration of the harvest and notify relevant personnel, where applicable
  • 2.3 Take precautions to minimise hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards
  • 2.4 Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the harvest
  • 2.5 Confirm firearm licences, harvesting permits or exemptions as current in accordance with statutory requirements
  • 2.6 Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with those recommended for the target animal in accordance with regulatory requirements and animal ethics guidelines
  • 2.7 Zero and test-fire firearm in accordance with industry practice
  • 2.8 Stow firearm unloaded and in safety mode for transport
3. Harvest animals
  • 3.1 Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements
  • 3.2 Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice
  • 3.3 Load, discharge and unload firearm safely in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Inspect target animal pre-harvest for suitability
  • 3.5 Aim firearm at vulnerable sites on the animal according to target species
  • 3.6 Kill each target animal using a minimum of shots
  • 3.7 Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal
  • 3.8 Cleanly destroy target animals that have not been killed in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements
  • 3.9 Bleed carcases in accordance with industry practice
4. Clean and store equipment and material
  • 4.1 Maintain and store firearms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements
  • 4.2 Store ammunition in accordance with statutory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8765 MTMG306A Use firearms to harvest wild game Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFA06 AMPGAM303 Use firearms to safely and humanely harvest wild game Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AD698 AMPSS00018 Game Harvester Skill Set Skill set
BDJ0 AMP30616 Certificate III in Meat Processing (General) Qualification