List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for trapping | 1.1 Identify purpose of animal capture and set objectives 1.2 Confirm the location and extent of the pest problem 1.3 Confirm target animal movement patterns and behaviour to determine trapping location and placement of equipment 1.4 Identify non-target animals present in the area 1.5 Estimate time required to complete trapping 1.6 Identify and check vehicles, materials and equipment required for trapping 1.7 Clean and maintain trapping equipment and prepare traps for trapping 1.8 Identify hazards associated with trapping and select appropriate personal protective equipment 1.9 Identify environmental risks associated with trapping animals 1.10 Determine correct protocols or requirements for entering and working on private and public land 1.11 Obtain relevant permissions and permits to enter property 1.12 Identify necessary precautions for minimising trapping of non-target animals 1.13 Tune, modify and prepare traps in working order to minimise non-target capture |
2. Place and set traps | 2.1 Undertake site surveillance prior to setting traps 2.2 Identify and interpret signs of target animal 2.3 Select and prepare trap site to maximise opportunity for trapping target animals 2.4 Position, set and calibrate trapping equipment and check it for strength and security 2.5 Apply lures, decoys or baits and toxins as required 2.6 Camouflage traps as required 2.7 Apply precautions to prevent trapping of non-target animals |
3. Check and remove traps | 3.1 Inspect traps at the required frequency 3.2 Identify trapped animals then release, destroy or prepare for transport as required 3.3 Handle captured animals humanely according to animal welfare Codes of Practice 3.4 Transport animals from site, when required, in a safe and appropriate manner 3.5 Observe work health and safety procedures and public safety requirements prior to and during trapping activities 3.6 Release trap mechanism safely and remove trap 3.7 Restore trap-site to its prior condition |
4. Record data | 4.1 Record details of trap sets and lures as well as target and non-target capture 4.2 Report results of trapping activities, including any incidents with animals 4.3 Report trapping results in relation to approved management plan 4.4 Record trap locations and capture using Global Positioning System (GPS) device, approved software or maps, where required |
5. Clean and store equipment and material | 5.1 Remove, retain or dispose of carcases as required 5.2 Clean and store and maintain equipment and materials |
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
humanely trap animals and release or destroy the animals as required
identify target and non-target animals in the field
check vehicles, equipment and materials for serviceability and clean equipment before starting and on completing the job
select and prepare the trapping site and restore it on completion of the job
position, set, calibrate and regularly check trapping equipment
manufacture and apply lures or attractants, if required
handle and euthanase captured animals in accordance with animal welfare guidelines
identify signs of target animals, using scent stations and other animal tracks and traces
summarise and present trapping data to supervisor
use appropriate data sheets or other recording instruments to record details of trap sets and lures as well as target and non-target capture
apply work health and safety practices in the context of own work
apply appropriate animal welfare practices in trapping and handling trapped animals
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
basic requirements for ensuring the welfare of animals described in the relevant Codes of Practice and Standard Operating Procedures
the purpose of the animal capture
the target animal's range, movement patterns and behaviour and how to apply knowledge of these to selecting trapping location and equipment
Factors affecting choices around equipment and resources and timing of trapping activities, including:
the reproductive cycle of the target animal
food preferences, both general and local, of target animals
biology of non-target animals that may be impacted by trapping program in the area
permissions and permits that may be required
suitable traps for the target animal
precautions that need to be taken to minimise trapping non-target animals
capture and humane killing methods for target animals
principles relating to property, stock and duty of care
how to camouflage traps
how to safely set off traps to render them inactive
work health and safety procedures that relate to trapping animals
recording and reporting requirements
how to use decoys and lures
how to prepare toxins
applicable State or Territory legislation on the use and storage of toxins
applicable legislation on the capture and handling of pest animals
suitable personal protective equipment
transportation methods for captured animals
Assessment must be conducted in a real work environment trapping live animals.
The assessment team must include assessors with firearms licences.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.