AHCPMG311

All work must be carried out to comply with the relevant statutory requirements. Workers operating in this field are required to hold a first aid certificate. Other licensing conditions may also apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.

Firearms licensing conditions apply to this unit. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory agency. Appropriate firearms licences are also required for those involved in training and assessment against this unit.

Approval to carry and discharge firearms from aircraft must be gained from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The holder of an Air Operator's Certificate is responsible for gaining this approval and personnel involved must ensure such an approval is issued and comply with any conditions specified in the approval documentation.

In addition to legal responsibilities, all units of competency dealing with animals in the AHC Training Package have the requirements for animals to be handled humanely to minimise stress and discomfort.

To learn this course, you are required to:

• Possess a Current Weapons (Firearms) License from your State/Territory (Min Cat B)
• Have a Current (within 6 months)10618NAT Weapons (Firearms) Safety Course for Category C/D
• Have a thorough understanding of animal control and wildlife welfare responsibilities
• Have a thorough understanding and demonstrated application of Safe responsible firearms ownership
• Have a current Driver’s License
• Have no previous violations or orders that would preclude participation as an unfit person as specified in the relevant State/Territory Weapons Act and Regulations.
• Be familiar with and demonstrate field application of Risk Management and mitigation strategies
• Undertake a criminal background check prior to enrolment
• Have a current Aviation Reference Number and Approval from CASA.
• Have SOA award for AHCPMG304 use firearms to humanely destroy animals or industry equivalence
• Demonstrate at least two years in the field professional shooting experience with testimonials from employers/contractors
• Current First Aid Certificate

Preferred pathways for candidates entering this qualification include experience in coordinating of ground animal pest activities.

Note: This qualification or specific units of competency may satisfy some requirements for State/Territory licensing. Participants seeking certification & licensing should check the requirements with appropriate authorities.

Face to face, workplace assisted and remote delivery support strategies available.

This Course is offered as a workshop delivery and field assessment activity conducted over 2 days (depending on student current knowledge, industry experience current competency). All participants are required to attend the course interactive presentation and complete the theory assessments PRIOR to undertaking initial simulated field practical assessment and final field practical assessments covering the key element requirements of the unit of competency and demonstrate a thorough understanding and application of these skills.

Specific course pricing is subject to delivery location, travel, required resources for the delivery & assessment of competency against course requirements and your individual training needs.