AMPG306 – Use firearms to harvest wild game. 

This is a nationally accredited competency and is required for kangaroo harvesting

Unit Descriptor:

This competency covers the skills and knowledge required to harvest animals humanely and defines the standard required to: identify the species to be harvested prepare and handle ammunition and weapons safely ensure the harvesting area is clear and notifications have been made where necessary harvest 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 practice.

KANGAROO HARVESTERS:

From 2018, this competency will satisfy the firearms requirement for kangaroo harvesting.  It is a full-day course with both theoretical and practical components.

Prerequisites.  The following are prerequisites for the course:

• You must have registered for the course.
• You must hold a current Category B licence for Recreational Hunting, Business or Vertebrate Pest Animal Control.
• You must possess a minimum .222 Remington or .204 Ruger centrefire rifle.

FEE – $440 Inc. GST