Firearms Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 3:52 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
AHCSS00113

State Code
AE438

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

24/12/2020

Current Release Date

24/12/2020

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

21/05/2021

Nominal Hours

110

Duration

—

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	24/12/2020	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set provides the knowledge and skills required for workers in land management and/or biosecurity who hold a valid firearms license and encounter pest animals, animals in distress or animals subject to a biosecurity order and who are required to use firearms to ethically and humanly euthanise them in the field.

Pathway Information

These units of competency provide pathways into a range of Certificate II and Certificate III qualifications in the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

State or territory licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to firearms use in all Australian jurisdictions and must be adhered to. Destruction of pest animals must comply with state or territory animal cruelty legislation.

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals who are licensed to use firearms and are employed in land management, biosecurity or pest management roles.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from the AHC Agriculture, Horticulture and Conservation and Land Management Training Package meet industry requirements for ethically euthanising animals in the field using a firearm.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BAS55	AHCLSK331	Comply with industry animal welfare requirements	20	Unit of competency
BAP92	AHCWHS301	Contribute to work health and safety processes	40	Unit of competency
BAS09	AHCPMG304	Use firearms to humanely destroy animals	50	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AF250	AHCSS00183	Firearms Skill Set	Skill set