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AMPG306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use firearms to harvest wild game

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AMPG306 - Use firearms to harvest wild game
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to harvest animals humanely and defines the standard required to:identify the species to be harvestedprepare and handle ammunition and weapons safelyensure the harvesting area is clear and notifications have been made where necessaryharvest 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 practiceThis unit is applicable to training field harvesters who are harvesting wild game.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, customer requirements and product specifications.Individuals undertaking this unit must hold a current firearms/shooters licence and the relevant State permits to harvest wild game. This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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.

The harvesting of animals can be assessed in the field culling game or utilising a realistic simulation in the field.

A minimum of three different forms of assessment must be used.

Assessors must satisfy the current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan harvesting of wild game animals
  • Confirm anatomy and physical features of target animal, including location of vulnerable organs of target animal
  • Identify location of habitats, habits and range of movements of target animal
  • Determine timing of the harvest based on the activity patterns of the target animal
  • Identify hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards
  • Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the harvest are identified
       
Element: Prepare for the harvesting operations
  • Determine location and boundaries for the harvest in accordance with the animal management plan
  • Check time and duration of the harvest and notify relevant personnel, where applicable
  • Take precautions to minimise hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards
  • Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the harvest
  • Confirm firearm licences, harvesting permits or exemptions as current in accordance with statutory requirements
  • Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with those recommended for the target animal in accordance with regulatory requirements and animal ethics guidelines
  • Zero and test-fire firearm in accordance with industry practice
  • Stow firearm unloaded and in safety mode for transport
       
Element: Harvest animals
  • Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements
  • Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice
  • Load, discharge and unload firearm safely in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Inspect target animal pre-harvest for suitability
  • Aim firearm at vulnerable sites on the animal according to target species
  • Kill each target animal using a minimum of shots
  • Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal
  • Cleanly destroy target animals that have not been killed in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements
  • Bleed carcases in accordance with industry practice
       
Element: Clean and store equipment and material
  • Maintain and store firearms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements
  • Store ammunition in accordance with statutory requirements
       


Evidence Required

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. Plan harvesting of wild game animals

1.1 Confirm anatomy and physical features of target animal, including location of vulnerable organs of target animal

1.2 Identify location of habitats, habits and range of movements of target animal

1.3 Determine timing of the harvest based on the activity patterns of the target animal

1.4 Identify hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards

1.5 Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the harvest are identified

2. Prepare for the harvesting operations

2.1 Determine location and boundaries for the harvest in accordance with the animal management plan

2.2 Check time and duration of the harvest and notify relevant personnel, where applicable

2.3 Take precautions to minimise hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards

2.4 Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the harvest

2.5 Confirm firearm licences, harvesting permits or exemptions as current in accordance with statutory requirements

2.6 Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with those recommended for the target animal in accordance with regulatory requirements and animal ethics guidelines

2.7 Zero and test-fire firearm in accordance with industry practice

2.8 Stow firearm unloaded and in safety mode for transport

3. Harvest animals

3.1 Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements

3.2 Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice

3.3 Load, discharge and unload firearm safely in accordance with regulatory requirements

3.4 Inspect target animal pre-harvest for suitability

3.5 Aim firearm at vulnerable sites on the animal according to target species

3.6 Kill each target animal using a minimum of shots

3.7 Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal

3.8 Cleanly destroy target animals that have not been killed in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements

3.9 Bleed carcases in accordance with industry practice

4. Clean and store equipment and material

4.1 Maintain and store firearms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements

4.2 Store ammunition in accordance with statutory requirements

The candidate must harvest wild game animals humanely.

The candidate must:

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

identify hazards and implement safe operating procedures

maintain and store weapons

handle weapons

assess viability of shot

use weapons to harvest accurately

minimise animal trauma

The candidate must demonstrate a factual, technical, procedural and theoretical knowledge of:

workplace health and safety, 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

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan harvesting of wild game animals

1.1 Confirm anatomy and physical features of target animal, including location of vulnerable organs of target animal

1.2 Identify location of habitats, habits and range of movements of target animal

1.3 Determine timing of the harvest based on the activity patterns of the target animal

1.4 Identify hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards

1.5 Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the harvest are identified

2. Prepare for the harvesting operations

2.1 Determine location and boundaries for the harvest in accordance with the animal management plan

2.2 Check time and duration of the harvest and notify relevant personnel, where applicable

2.3 Take precautions to minimise hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards

2.4 Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the harvest

2.5 Confirm firearm licences, harvesting permits or exemptions as current in accordance with statutory requirements

2.6 Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with those recommended for the target animal in accordance with regulatory requirements and animal ethics guidelines

2.7 Zero and test-fire firearm in accordance with industry practice

2.8 Stow firearm unloaded and in safety mode for transport

3. Harvest animals

3.1 Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements

3.2 Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice

3.3 Load, discharge and unload firearm safely in accordance with regulatory requirements

3.4 Inspect target animal pre-harvest for suitability

3.5 Aim firearm at vulnerable sites on the animal according to target species

3.6 Kill each target animal using a minimum of shots

3.7 Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal

3.8 Cleanly destroy target animals that have not been killed in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements

3.9 Bleed carcases in accordance with industry practice

4. Clean and store equipment and material

4.1 Maintain and store firearms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements

4.2 Store ammunition in accordance with statutory requirements

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm anatomy and physical features of target animal, including location of vulnerable organs of target animal 
Identify location of habitats, habits and range of movements of target animal 
Determine timing of the harvest based on the activity patterns of the target animal 
Identify hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards 
Identify environmental and public safety risks associated with the harvest are identified 
Determine location and boundaries for the harvest in accordance with the animal management plan 
Check time and duration of the harvest and notify relevant personnel, where applicable 
Take precautions to minimise hazards associated with the harvest in accordance with workplace health and safety standards 
Take precautions to minimise environmental risks associated with the harvest 
Confirm firearm licences, harvesting permits or exemptions as current in accordance with statutory requirements 
Select firearm and ammunition types to comply with those recommended for the target animal in accordance with regulatory requirements and animal ethics guidelines 
Zero and test-fire firearm in accordance with industry practice 
Stow firearm unloaded and in safety mode for transport 
Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in accordance with workplace health and safety standards and statutory requirements 
Carry firearm safely with muzzle pointing in safe direction at all times in accordance with statutory requirements and industry practice 
Load, discharge and unload firearm safely in accordance with regulatory requirements 
Inspect target animal pre-harvest for suitability 
Aim firearm at vulnerable sites on the animal according to target species 
Kill each target animal using a minimum of shots 
Check each target animal to ensure it is dead prior to selecting the next target animal 
Cleanly destroy target animals that have not been killed in a humane manner in accordance with animal welfare regulations and statutory requirements 
Bleed carcases in accordance with industry practice 
Maintain and store firearms in accordance with manufacturer instructions and statutory requirements 
Store ammunition in accordance with statutory requirements 

Forms

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