AMPSS00018
Game Harvester Skill Set

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Locations

South
Drysdale Hobart

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Distance

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 337.00
Concession* $ 112.32
Commercial $ 2,753.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Gain the skills and knowledge you need to shoot and harvest wild game animals.

This skill set is a mandatory requirement for anyone looking to gain employment in game harvesting.

In this course, you will gain an overview of the wild game meat industry, and learn how to use firearms to harvest wild game animals humanely, as well as how to operate a game harvesting vehicle safely and hygienically.

You’ll also learn how to appropriately maintain your knives, and eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game carcasses in the field, whilst applying good hygiene and sanitation practices.

This course is delivered flexibly, which means that you can enrol at any time of the year, and will have 12 months to complete the course, via a combination of independent and self-paced training, an online or face-to-face theory assessment, an in-field harvesting assessment and a final submission of evidence to demonstrate your skills and competency.

At the beginning of the course, you will be provided with workbooks that cover the learning content you need to complete the course, as well as a range of practical tasks to ensure that you are ready for your assessments.

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the skill set units completed, and have the skills you need to harvest animals humanely and operate in the commercial and regulatory environment of the game meat industry.

On completion of this course, you may then choose to apply to the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (DPIPWE) for a Commercial Harvester Licence – which will allow you to sell wild game animal carcasses to an accredited pet food or game-for-human consumption premises.

This skill set is a mandatory requirement for anyone looking to gain employment in game harvesting.

You’ll also learn how to appropriately maintain your knives, and eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game carcasses in the field, whilst applying good hygiene and sanitation practices.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type
South
Drysdale Hobart	2 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024	Short course This course is delivered statewide via self paced learning (off campus) with teacher support.	Distance	Enquire now

Entry

Individuals undertaking this skill set must hold a current firearms/shooters licence and the relevant State permits to harvest wild game.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

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Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Common assessment methods for this course include:

Questioning of underpinning knowledge

Addressing scenarios

Undertaking a field harvest

Observations on tasks

Submitting portfolio of evidence

Desirable skills & attributes What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Applicable Licences
Access to property
Registered firearm
Harvesting vehicle with:
- Lighting
- Gutting rail
- Hanging rail
- Hygiene facilities
- First aid kit
Communication device
Knives
Knife sharpening equipment

Licensing and other requirements Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a AMPSS00018 - Game Harvester Skill Set.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
AMPCOR202	Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
AMPG300	Overview wild game meat industry
AMPG301	Operate a game harvesting vehicle
AMPG302	Eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game carcase in the field
AMPG306	Use firearms to harvest wild game
AMPX209	Sharpen knives

Career opportunities

Wild Game Harvester
Game Meat Field Harvester
Game Harvesting

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Wild Game Harvester
Game Meat Field Harvester
Game Harvesting

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AMPSS00018 Game Harvester Skill Set

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AMPSS00018
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