Assessment Requirements for AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 2	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 3.0.
Release 1	This version released with AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit. There must be evidence that on at least one occasion the individual has demonstrated the skills to use a firearm to euthanise animals, including:

planned the shoot within the boundaries and location of the target animal its range and habitat according to the timeframe, pest management plan and monitoring program

ensured licences and permits were valid and applicable and environmental and public safety risks were mitigated

identified target animal and its anatomical vulnerabilities for a clean kill

operated a firearm safely in accordance with statutory requirements

zeroed and test fired the firearm safely at a range under supervision at a distance that is commensurate with the target animals to be destroyed

selected and checked serviceability of transport, equipment, firearms and ammunition, and stowed the firearm and ammunition safely for transport

cleaned, maintained and stored equipment, firearms and ammunition safely and in accordance with statutory requirements

checked target animal was dead, and euthanised immediately, if signs of life, according to relevant animal welfare codes of practice

used personal protective equipment (PPE) to handle carcases to ensure health and safety in the workplace

identified health and safety in the workplace hazards and risks and applied control measures and used PPE according to health and safety in the workplace procedures

applied biosecurity measures when handling, transporting or disposing of carcases

maintained records and reporting procedures.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

pest management plan and their purpose

environmental hazards and risks associated with the use of firearms

safety hazards and risk management strategies associated with shooting

checking and preparing a firearm and ammunition

checking target animal for life after discharging the firearm

anatomy and physical features and vulnerable organs, or humane points on target animals

procedures for the safe handling of carcases required for research or commercial use

procedures for the safe disposal of animal carcases not required for other purposes

reporting and recording procedures required by the pest management plan

location and boundaries for the shoot

habitats, habits and range of movement of target animals

PPE required for the shoot

firearm’s licensing requirements

firearm and ammunition types recommended for the target animal

State and territory gun control laws, acts and regulatory requirements including firearms agreements and codes of practice, relating to the use of firearms for euthanising animals

basic requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice

prevention of cruelty to animals legislation applicable to destruction of animals

basic requirements for biosecurity in the context of destruction of animals.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an outdoor field environment with pest animals or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

pest animals, carcasses or targets

firearms

PPE

specifications:

workplace documents including procedures for firearm use

operating instructions for firearms

licences and permissions to discharge firearms

specific legislation and codes of practice for firearm use and animal welfare

timeframes:

checked animal for signs of life after discharge of firearm.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

In addition, the following specific assessor requirements apply to this unit:

must possess firearms licences

appropriate experience in using firearms for pest control.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=c6399549-9c62-4a5e-bf1a-524b2322cf72