AMPG306 - Use firearms to harvest wild game

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.