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Apply animal trapping techniques

Apply animal trapping techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCVPT306A
State Code
D7271
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/06/2014
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
18/06/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the process of live trapping and holding, releasing or humanely destroying animals and defines the standard required to: select trap sites and prepare traps; check traps and examine, relocate or destroy trapped animals; collect traps and ensure environmental impacts of trapping are minimised; record and report details of trapped animals if required.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan animal capture
  • 1.1. Purpose of capture of animals is identified as determined from the management strategy and action plans.
  • 1.2. Target animal range and behaviour are confirmed.
  • 1.3. Trapping location and placement of equipment are determined.
  • 1.4. Time required to complete capture is estimated and trapping effort is determined.
  • 1.5. Materials and equipment for trapping are identified.
  • 1.6. Hazards associated with trapping are identified in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) practices and procedures.
  • 1.7. Environmental risks associated with capturing animals are identified in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
2. Prepare for trapping
  • 2.1. Locations for the trapping activity are mapped to be consistent with target animal behaviour and in accordance with the management strategy and relevant monitoring programs.
  • 2.2. Relevant licenses and permission to enter property are obtained.
  • 2.3. Precautions to minimise hazards are identified in accordance with OHS practices and procedures.
  • 2.4. Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with capturing the target animal are identified.
  • 2.5. Precautions to minimise trapping of non-target animals are considered.
  • 2.6. Vehicles, equipment and materials are checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and relevant policies.
3. Place and set traps
  • 3.1. Site for trapping is selected to maximise chance of trapping target animals and minimise chance of trapping non-target animals.
  • 3.2. Site for capturing animals is prepared in accordance with industry practice.
  • 3.3. Trapping equipment is constructed, positioned and secured in accordance with industry practice.
  • 3.4. Trapping equipment is set safely in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • 3.5. Trapping equipment is checked for strength and security in accordance with industry practice.
  • 3.6. Trap mechanisms are set or calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.
  • 3.7. Lures or baits are applied in accordance with industry practice if required.
  • 3.8. Traps are camouflaged as required.
  • 3.9. Precautions to prevent trapping of non-target animals are applied in accordance with industry practice.
4. Check and remove traps
  • 4.1. Traps are checked regularly in accordance with industry practice.
  • 4.2. Trapped animals are identified then released, killed or prepared for transport in accordance with industry practice.
  • 4.3. Captured animals are handled humanely according to enterprise requirements and animal welfare guidelines.
  • 4.4. Animals are checked according to supervisor instructions and enterprise guidelines.
  • 4.5. Animals are transported from site where required in a safe and appropriate manner according to legislative and enterprise requirements.
  • 4.6. OHS and public safety requirements are met prior to and during trapping activities.
  • 4.7. Trap mechanism is released safely and trap is removed in accordance with industry practice.
  • 4.8. Trap site is restored to prior condition.
5. Report completion of work
  • 5.1. Results of trapping activities are reported according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 5.2. Incidents with animals are dealt with and reported according to legislative, enterprise, occupational health and safety and public safety requirements.
6. Clean and store equipment and material
  • 6.1. Carcases for research or other purposes are cleaned and stored in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and industry practice.
  • 6.2. Equipment and materials are cleaned and stored in accordance with relevant standards and policies.
  • 6.3. Target and non-target kills are recorded in accordance with statutory requirements and enterprise guidelines.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Animals may include:
native animals
domestic species
species determined to be pests of primary production, the environment or public health and lifestyle.
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:
identify the species, purpose and target area for trapping
select trap sites and prepare traps
check traps and examine, relocate or destroy trapped animals
collect traps and ensure environmental impacts of trapping are minimised
record and report details of trapped animals if required.
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
S2593 RTD2101A Apply animal trapping techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR03 AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques Unit of competency