Assessor Resource

MTMG306A
Use firearms to harvest wild game

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit is applicable to training field harvesters who are harvesting wild game.

This competency covers the skills and knowledge required to harvest animals humanely and defines the standard required to:

identify the species to be harvested

prepare and handle ammunition and weapons safely

ensure the harvesting area is clear and notifications have been made where necessary

harvest the animal using a shot to a body site appropriate to the target species that causes instant death and is prescribed in the relevant code of practice.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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

The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

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:

confirm the species to be harvested

prepare and handle ammunition and weapons safely

ensure the harvesting area is clear and notifications have been made where necessary

shoot the animal in a body site appropriate to the target species that causes instant death and is prescribed in the relevant code of practice.

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.

Element 3 can be assessed in the field culling game or utilising a realistic simulation in the field.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units.

The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge, skill and application using the following assessment methods:

field assessment of harvest skills

oral/written questions

professional conversations

direct observation.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.

Guidance information for assessment

A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Ability to:

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

plan own work activities

manage own time

maintain and store weapons

handle weapons

ability to assess viability of shot

use weapons to harvest accurately

minimise animal trauma

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

OH&S, environment, public risk and animal welfare legislative and enterprise requirements

common law principles relating to property, stock, duty of care and due diligence

animal life cycles and behaviours

anatomy and physical features of the animal

firearms safety

suitable firearms and ammunition for target species

emergency procedures appropriate to the firearms handling

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Wild game refers to:

any vertebrate animal:

including a mammal, bird or reptile, but excluding fish; and

of a species that can be legally harvested; and

not husbanded in the manner of a farmed animal; and

is killed in the field.

and may include:

kangaroos

wallabies

wild boar

wild goat

possum

rabbit

hare

wild game birds.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Anatomy and physical features of target animal are confirmed, including location of vulnerable organs of target animal. 
Location of habitats, habits and range of movements of target animal are identified. 
Timing of the harvest is determined based on the activity patterns of the target animal. 
Hazards associated with the harvest are identified in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) standards. 
Environmental and public safety risks associated with the harvest are identified. 
Location and boundaries for the harvest are determined in accordance with the animal management plan. 
Time and duration of the harvest are checked and relevant personnel notified, where applicable. 
Precautions to minimise hazards associated with the harvest are taken in accordance with OH&S standards. 
Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the harvest are taken. 
Firearm licences, harvesting permits or exemptions are confirmed as current in accordance with statutory requirements. 
Firearm and ammunition types are selected to comply with those recommended for the target animal in accordance with regulatory requirements and animal ethics guidelines. 
Firearm is zeroed and test fired in accordance with industry practice. 
Firearm is stowed unloaded and in safety mode for transport. 
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used in accordance with OH&S standards and statutory requirements. 
Firearm is carried safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice. 
Firearm is loaded, discharged and unloaded safely in accordance with regulatory requirements. 
Target animal is inspected pre-harvest for suitability. 
Firearm is aimed at vulnerable sites on the animal according to target species. 
Each target animal is killed using a minimum of shots. 
Each target animal is checked to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal. 
Target animals that have not been killed are destroyed cleanly in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements. 
Carcases are bled in accordance with industry practice. 
Firearms are maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements. 
Ammunition is stored in accordance with statutory requirements. 

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