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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare for trapping
  2. Place and set traps
  3. Check and remove traps
  4. Record data
  5. Clean and store equipment and material

Range Statement


Performance Evidence

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


Knowledge Evidence

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