OverviewAbout this course
This field-based course provides unique, essential and dynamic learning for accredited work as a wild game harvester. Help make a positive environmental contribution with practical guidance from a fully licensed and experienced instructor.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Follow the order of operations for wild game harvesting
Partially or fully eviscerate game animals
Sharpen and maintain knives
Operate and clean a game harvesting vehicle
Recognise diseases in game animals
Use safe and hygienic work practices
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
The ability to eviscerate wild game animals
The skills to safely load and transport carcases to minimise contamination
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
You must be able to work with a qualified licensed harvester in the field while completing the course materials. You will need to show evidence for your assessments through videos or photographs.
Students are responsible for organising their supervision with a qualified licensed harvester.
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An aptitude for practical, hands-on work
The capability to work with a licensed harvester and alone, mostly at night
The ability to eviscerate a wild game animal carcase
Awareness of licensing requirements from the NSW Food Authority
Intermediate level of fitness to manage physical demands
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: game harvester with AMPG306 Use firearms to harvest wild game and retail butcher.
Licensing
You will need to complete an additional unit (AMPG306 Use firearms to harvest wild game) to apply for a licence to harvest game through the NSW Food Authority with an external provider.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Game Harvester does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Statement of Attainment in Game Harvester does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Apply hygiene and sanitation practicesAMPCOR202
Apply knowledge of the wild game meat industryAMPGAM301
Operate a wild game harvester vehicleAMPGAM302
Eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game carcase in the fieldAMPGAM304
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