Assessment Requirements for AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques

Release: 2

Assessment Requirements for AHCPMG307 Apply animal trapping techniques

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 that they have applied animal trapping techniques, including:

determined objectives for trapping and confirmed target animal characteristics and trapping location and size

estimated trapping period and identified, selected and prepared baits, equipment, traps and transport for trapping activities

set and trapped animals humanely and released or destroyed animals according to workplace procedures and animal welfare code of practice

identified presence of target and non-target animals

identified environmental, health and safety in the workplace hazards, risks and applied controls according to workplace and environmental procedures

checked method of transport, equipment and materials for serviceability and cleaned equipment before and after trapping activities

selected, prepared and restored trapping site during trapping activities

positioned, set, calibrated and checking trapping equipment according to workplace procedures

applied lures or baits according to trapping plan

selected, used and stored baits or toxins according to workplace procedures

inspected traps in a timely manner and handled and euthanised captured animals in accordance with workplace procedures and animal welfare practices

maintained records using global positioning system data

summarised and presented trapping data and reports according to workplace procedures

cleaned and stored equipment and carcases using approved chemicals according to safety data sheets (SDS) and workplace procedures to minimise biosecurity risks.

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:

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

purpose for trapping the animal

target animals and non-target animals

target animal’s range, movement patterns and behaviour and how to apply knowledge of these to selecting trapping location and equipment

reproductive cycle of the target animal to determine appropriate timing of trapping activities

food preferences, both general and local, of target animals

capture and kill points for target animals

traps and techniques for target animals

permissions that may be required to undertake trapping

principles relating to property, stock and duty of care when trapping

precautions that need to be taken to minimise trapping of non-target animals

trap camouflage materials and techniques

trap types, setting and operating release to render them inactive

health and safety in the workplace procedures that relate to trapping animals

recording and reporting requirements

use of decoys and lures

baits or toxins types and preparation

applicable state or territory legislation on the use and storage of baits or toxins

applicable legislation on the capture and handling of animals

suitable personal protective equipment

transportation methods for captured animals.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in the field or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

live animals in the field

traps appropriate to trapping technique required

baits, lures or poisons relevant to trapping context

methods of transport relevant to trapping context

cleaning products

specifications:

workplace documents including plans, procedures, records and forms

workplace instructions or briefs

specific regulations and animal welfare codes of practice

technical information and resources applicable to pest

specific SDS

relationships:

•	supervisor.

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 if firearms are used to destroy animals:

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