- Couse Code: AHCPMG304
- Short Courses
Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
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.
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 unit applies to individuals who hold a valid firearms license and 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 and for solving problems.
Course Overview
AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
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 unit applies to individuals who hold a valid firearms license and 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 and for solving problems.
Course Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals.
Destruction of pest animals must comply with state animal cruelty legislation.
Entry Requirements
In order to participate in this course, you must meet the following requirements:
- Must be over 18 years of age (or 11 years of age or older and have written consent from parent/guardian to attend)
- Must not have any physical or other impairment which would prevent you from handling firearms safely if unsure, seek advice from your GP or contact us to discuss suitability
- Must not have any criminal convictions (relating to drug use, violence or weapons) in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to a domestic violence order in the past five years
- Must not have been a subject to an involuntary mental health order in the past five years
It is also recommended that pregnant women do not attend our firearms safety courses. If you have any questions regards this please contact our head office on 1300 731 602.
For more information regarding specific licensing requirements, please visit Weapons Licensing QLD.
This course is not open to international students (student visa 500).
Units of Competency
- AHCPMG304 Use firearms to humanely destroy animals
Pathways
After completing this course, you may be interested in attending further firearms training with Asset College including:
Licensing Requirements
Firearms Licensing in QLD is administered by the QLD Police Weapons Licensing Branch. Information regarding the licence application process is provided during the course. For more information about licensing or to lodge an online application click here.
Make sure you have all the required documents to apply for your licence.
You must apply for your QLD Weapons licence within 12 months of the issue date listed on your certificate.
Apply for a Licence Online
To apply for a weapons licence in Queensland you must:
- Meet the personal eligibility requirements.
- Have a genuine reason to hold a licence.
- Have access to secure weapon storage.
- Complete an approved weapons safety course covering the category of weapon you’re applying for and provide your statement of attainment. The course must have been completed within the 12 months before the date of submitting your application.
- Provide the supporting documentation requested during the application process.**
- Provide a passport-quality digital image of your head and shoulders against a plain background. This image will be printed on your licence card if your application is approved.
- Pay the required fees.
- Attend a Queensland Police Station with 100 points of identification once your application is at the final stages of assessment.
Examples of evidence for genuine reason to hold a firearms licence include:
| Sports/Target Shooting | Membership of a shooting club |
| Recreational Shooting (Hunting) | Details of your property or a letter from a property owner granting permission to use their property |
| Occupational Requirement (including Primary Producers) | Details of your property and the requirement for firearms or a letter from your employer outlining the requirement for you to use firearms |
| Collection of Firearms | Letter outlining the firearms to be collected or membership of an approved firearms collectors guild |
If you have trouble completing your application or have any licensing questions you can contact Queensland Police Weapons Licensing by:
Phone: 07 3015 7777
Website
Email: [email protected]
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