Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess the scope of the shooting job
- Anatomy and physical features identifying location of vulnerable organs of target animal are confirmed.
- Location of habitats, habits and range of movement of target animal is confirmed.
- Timing of the shoot is determined based on the activity patterns of the target animal.
- Time required to complete the shoot is estimated.
- Hazards associated with the shoot are identified in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards.
- Environmental and public safety risks associated with the shoot are identified in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
- Vehicles, equipment and materials required to complete the shoot are prepared.
- Prepare for the shooting job
- Location and boundaries for the shoot are mapped in accordance with the animal management strategy and monitoring program.
- Time and duration of the shoot are checked and relevant personnel notified.
- Precautions to minimise hazards associated with the shoot are taken in accordance with OHS standards.
- Precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the shoot are taken in accordance with statutory and local authority requirements.
- Vehicles, equipment and materials are checked for serviceability in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and relevant policies.
- Firearm licences or exemptions are obtained or checked in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Firearm and ammunition types are selected to comply with those recommended for the target animal in accordance with industry practice and animal ethics guidelines.
- Firearm and ammunition are checked and prepared in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice.
- Firearm is zeroed and test fired in accordance with industry practice.
- Firearm is stowed for transport unloaded and in safety mode.
- Shoot animals
- Personal protective and safety equipment is used in accordance with OHS 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 statutory requirements and industry practice.
- Firearm is aimed at vulnerable sites, head or heart, on the animal.
- 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 where possible.
- Target animals that have not been killed cleanly are destroyed in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements.
- Carcases that are required for research or commercial use are handled as required in accordance with the animal management strategy and action plan.
- Animal carcases that are not required for research or other purposes are disposed of as required in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice.
- Clean and store equipment and material
- Carcases for research or commercial use are cleaned and stored in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and industry practice.
- Equipment and materials are cleaned and stored in accordance with relevant standards and policies.
- Firearms are cleaned, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and statutory requirements.
- Ammunition is stored in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Job completion is reported or recorded in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.