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Use firearms to humanely destroy animals

Use firearms to humanely destroy animals

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPMG304
State Code
BAS09
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to euthanise animals using firearms and techniques appropriate for the type and mobility of the animal.The unit applies to individuals who hold a valid firearms license and work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions. Destruction of pest animals must comply with state animal cruelty legislation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for the shooting activity
  • 1.1 Map location and boundaries for the shoot in accordance with the pest management plan and monitoring program
  • 1.2 Confirm location of habitats, habits and range of movement of target animal
  • 1.3 Determine timing of the shoot based on the activity patterns of the target animal and estimate time required to complete the shoot
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and risks and apply control measures associated with the shoot according to workplace safety procedures
  • 1.5 Identify environmental and personal and public safety risks associated with the shoot
  • 1.6 Identify, fit and use suitable personal protective equipment and warning signs required for the activity
2. Prepare for the shooting activity
  • 2.1 Confirm anatomy and physical features identifying location of vulnerable organs of target animal
  • 2.2 Take precautions to minimise hazards and environmental risks associated with the shoot
  • 2.3 Select vehicles, equipment and materials intended for use and check for serviceability
  • 2.4 Ensure firearm licences and permits are current and applicable to purpose
  • 2.5 Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with recommendations and workplace procedures for target animal
  • 2.6 Ensure firearms, ammunition, and stowage for transportation meets licensing requirements
  • 2.7 Check and prepare firearm and ammunition
  • 2.8 Zero and test firearm according to workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Stow firearm for transport according to legislative and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
3. Shoot animals
  • 3.1 Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times according to industry best practice and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Load, discharge and unload firearm according to safety procedures
  • 3.3 Aim firearm at vulnerable organ on the target animal and discharge firearm to kill using a single shot
  • 3.4 Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal
  • 3.5 Euthanise target animals that have not been killed cleanly
  • 3.6 Handle carcases required for research or commercial use to minimise personal health and safety and biosecurity risks
  • 3.7 Dispose of animal carcases not required for research or other purposes according to enterprise procedures to minimise biosecurity or public safety and health risks
4. Clean and store equipment and material
  • 4.1 Clean and store carcases for research or commercial use
  • 4.2 Clean and store equipment and materials according to workplace practices
  • 4.3 Clean, maintain and store firearms in line with regulatory standards
  • 4.4 Store ammunition safely
  • 4.5 Report or record activity completion according to workplace practices
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7266 AHCVPT203A Use firearms to humanely destroy animals Unit of competency