AHCPMG304 – Use firearms to humanely destroy animals

This is a nationally accredited course, code AHCPMG304, Use firearms to humanely destroy animals:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AHCPMG304

• Be aware that this course is only offered to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
• You will be required to provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI) upon enrolment. The USI can be easily created online. For more information and to create your USI click here. We are unable to issue a Statement of Attainment unless we have a valid USI. It is important that you try to find out whether you already have a USI before attempting to create a new one. You should not have more than one USI. To check if you already have a USI, use the ‘Find your USI’ link on the USI website at https://www.usi.gov.au/faqs/i-have-forgotten-my-usi/.

Course bookings

Participants receive an additional discount when enrolling in both the AMPGAM303 and the AHCPMG304.

You will be sent a promotional code along with your booking confirmation email, please use it when enrolling in the other course.

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Course  details

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to euthanise animals using firearms and techniques appropriate for the type and mobility of the animal.

The course applies to individuals who hold a valid firearm licence category B. This course is suitable for professional hunters, pest animals and vermin controllers, Council officers, Zoo rangers, Parks rangers, and others.

The course has practical and theoretical components. The theory runs from 9 am until approximately 12 pm and covers firearms safety in the field, humane dispatch of animals, and more.

Participants will then practice their skills on the range and get assessed under the supervision of qualified assessors and a range officer.

Final Practical assessment

• The final assessment consists of placing 5 shots out of 6 in a 120mm diameter circle at 100 metres, off the bench using frontal support (bipods, sandbag).
• Participants must bring their own firearm and at least 20 rounds of ammunition for the assessment.  Please ensure your firearm is sighted-in at 100 metres before attending. The minimum calibre allowed is .204 Ruger.
• Hearing protection is mandatory during the practical component of the course. Participants should wear enclosed footwear.
• Participants must show their category B firearm licence on the day of the course.

additional resources:

We recommend reading the National Code of Practice before your class by following this link:

National Code of Practice for the humane shooting of kangaroos and wallabies for non-commercial purposes

RTO number 22726

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• Complaints and Appeals Policy.
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