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Apply animal trapping techniques

KHU-AGR-0701

Australian Equivalent

AHCPMG307

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to trap and hold live animals for release, transportation or destruction. Trapped animals can be native animals, domestic animals, animals determined to be pests or feral animals. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply in some jurisdictions.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare for trapping

0701.E1.O1Identify purpose of animal capture and set objectives

0701.E1.O2Confirm the location and size of the area designated for trapping activities

0701.E1.O3Confirm target animal movement patterns, behaviour and lifecycles to determine trapping location and placement of equipment and appropriate timing of trapping activity

0701.E1.O4Identify potential non-target animals

0701.E1.O5Estimate time required to complete trapping activities

0701.E1.O6Identify and check method of transport, materials and equipment required for trapping

0701.E1.O7Select appropriate traps for target animal and the environment

0701.E1.O8Clean, maintain and prepare trapping equipment according to manufacturer specifications

0701.E1.O9Identify hazards, risks and controls for trapping and select appropriate personal protective equipment

0701.E1.O10Identify and manage environmental risks associated with trapping animals

0701.E1.O11Obtain relevant approvals, permits and permission to carry out trapping activities

0701.E1.O12Determine precautions for minimising trapping of non-target animals

E2Place and set traps

0701.E2.O1Undertake site surveillance prior to setting traps

0701.E2.O2Select and prepare site to maximise opportunity for trapping target animals and minimise the chance of trapping non-target animals

0701.E2.O3Position, set and calibrate trapping equipment and check it for operation and safety

0701.E2.O4Apply lures, decoys, baits or toxins according to workplace procedures and permits

0701.E2.O5Camouflage traps according to workplace procedures

0701.E2.O6Apply precautions to prevent trapping of non-target animals

0701.E2.O7Set traps according to legislative requirements and animal welfare codes of practice

E3Check and remove traps

0701.E3.O1Inspect traps at the required frequency

0701.E3.O2Identify trapped animals then release, humanely destroy or prepare for transport according to trapping objectives and permits

0701.E3.O3Handle captured animals humanely according to animal welfare codes of practice

0701.E3.O4Transport animals from site according to trapping objectives and animal welfare codes of practice

0701.E3.O5Observe health and safety in the workplace procedures and public safety requirements during trapping activities

0701.E3.O6Operate trap release mechanism safely and remove trap

0701.E3.O7Restore trap-site to its prior condition

E4Record data

0701.E4.O1Use global positioning system (GPS) loggers to record locations of trapped animals

0701.E4.O2Use recording instruments to record details of trapping activities according to trapping plan and workplace procedures

E5Clean and store equipment and material

0701.E5.O1Clean and store carcases for research or other purposes

0701.E5.O2Clean and store equipment and materials according to safety data sheets, workplace and biosecurity procedures

0701.E5.O3Record target and non-target kills

E6Report completion of work

0701.E6.O1Report results of trapping activities and incidents according to workplace procedures