AMPGAM303 – Use Firearms to Safely and Humanely Harvest Wild Game

This is a nationally accredited unit of competency, code AMPGAM303, Use firearms to safely and humanely harvest wild game:  https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/AMPGAM303

• 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. You must 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.

A promotional code will be included in your booking confirmation email. Use this code when enrolling in the second course to receive a 40% discount.

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Course details

Commercial harvesters must demonstrate the capacity to handle firearms safely, understand the National Code of Practice for the Humane Shooting of Kangaroos and Wallabies for Commercial Purposes and demonstrate shooting competency as designated under the Code. SSAA Victoria delivers this Nationally recognised commercial Firearm Proficiency Accreditation Course to assess those requirements. This course is also valid for deer harvesting.

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 are then assessed under the supervision of qualified assessors and a range officer.

Assessment shoot

• The assessment consists of placing 5 shots out of 5 in a 75mm diameter circle at 100 metres off the bench using frontal support (bipods, sandbag). This is referred to as the National Humane Shooting Test.
• 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 and enclosed footwear are mandatory during the practical component of the course.
• 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 commercial purposes

Harvester skill set

Harvesters are also required to complete the AMPSS00018, Game Harvester Skill Set before they are approved and issued tags from GMA. SSAA Victoria does not offer that course at this stage.

For more information on Game Harvesting, visit the official government website on Kangaroo harvesting.

 

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