Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess the scope of the mustering job
- Target pest animal range and behaviour are confirmed.
- Location for the muster is determined.
- Time required to complete the muster is estimated.
- Hazards associated with the muster are identified according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
- Environmental risks associated with the mustering job are identified according to statutory and local authority requirements.
- Resources required to complete the muster are identified.
- Prepare for mustering
- Location and boundaries for the muster are mapped to be consistent with the target pest animal behaviour and according to the pest animal management strategy and monitoring program.
- Time and duration of the muster are checked and relevant personnel notified.
- Precautions to minimise hazards associated with muster are identified according to OHS standards.
- Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the muster job are identified according to statutory and local authority requirements.
- Vehicles, equipment and materials are checked for serviceability according to manufacturer specifications and relevant policies.
- Central point of muster is established and agreed with all participants.
- Holding yards are set up.
- Horses and dogs, where used in the muster, are checked for fitness.
- Muster pest animals
- Muster is conducted at the appropriate time of day.
- Actions are taken to minimise stress to animals during the muster.
- Water and feed are provided to mustered animals and horses and dogs where they have been used in the muster.
- Animals are treated in accordance with the Code of Practice for Care, Handling and Capture of Feral Animals.
- Mustered animals are held, transported or destroyed according to enterprise guidelines.
- Clean and store equipment and material