CYWAFAP SERVICES RTD2125A

Use firearms to humanely destroy animals

This competency standard covers the process of destroying animals humanely by shooting. It requires the ability to assess and prepare for the shoot, prepare firearms, shoot animals efficiently, and clean and maintain firearms. Shooting animals requires a knowledge of relevant legislation, animal life cycles and behaviours, anatomy and physical features of the animal, firearms safety, suitable firearms and ammunition for given pest problem, animal welfare, and emergency procedures appropriate to the firearms handling.

Note: Appropriate firearms licences are required for those involved in training and assessment against this unit of competency.