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AMPSS00084 - Game Harvester Skill Set

Description

This Skill Set covers the skills and knowledge to shoot and harvest wild game animals.

Topics include:
- hygiene and sanitation
- an overview of the wild game meat industry
- operating a game harvesting vehicle
- eviscerating, inspecting and tagging wild game and using firearms

The course involves a component of training and assessment support material to read through and six assignments to complete before participating in the practical assessment with a TAFE approved wild game harvester. The practical component will be organised between the student and the lecturer and will involve travel to either Laura or Port Augusta. Students will be responsible for any accommodation and/or meals associated with the practical assessment.

Prior to registering in this course, if you have any queries or questions please contact lecturer Simon Bosco on M: 0418 813 661 or via email Simon.Bosco@tafesa.edu.au

As part of the registration process you will need to complete a Participant Agreement Form - you can download this form from the Files & Resources tab below

For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email on ShortCourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.

  • Pre-requisites
    > Completion of the Training Account Consent Form - you are required to upload a completed form at the time of enrolment (you can download a copy of the form under the Files & Resources tab below)
    > Q-Fever Vaccination (student responsible for organising and payment of this vaccination. Approx. cost $300)
    > Firearm License - if you do not have your Firearm License - Please visit police.sa.gov.au for application process, alternatively visit your closet SAPOL station.
    > This course is subsidised by the government and you must meet criteria to be eligible for the subsidised rate - you can find the eligibility criteria under the Files & Resources tab below.

  • Accredited Units

    Eviscerate, inspect and tag wild game caracase in the field (AMPGAM304)

    Operate a wild game harvester vehicle (AMPGAM302)

    Apply knowledge of the wild game meat industry (AMPGAM301)

    Sharpen and handle knives safely (AMPWHS201)

    Use firearms to safely and humanely harvest wild game (AMPGAM303)

    Apply hygiene and sanitation practices (AMPQUA205)

  • Additional Information
    Students will be responsible for arranging their own self-insurance (to cover all WHS tasks and public liability)

    The following uniform & equipment is required (at students expense):
    - Ear muffs/plugs
    - Clean clothes/overalls
    - Knives/steel/pouch and belt
    - Head torch

    Students will need to undertake 20 hrs of Vocational Placement with a Licenced Harvester (at own cost) as this is a course requirement.

    After the completion of the Game Harvester course you will be required to undertake an Accuracy Accredited course – at a cost of $220. Further information will be provided to you by the lecturer after registration.

Short Course Delivery Locations Some short courses can provide accreditation for industry-specific registration, while others merely provide skills and knowledge in the subject area. Concession prices are available for some courses.

Location

External (Paper Based)

Date
 
Class Times
Self-paced study up to 6 months

(External paper based + practical assessment)

Please Note - This course commences from 20th July 2026. You will receive further information via email from your lecturer once your registration after this date.
Student Visa (500)

Not Eligible

Cost Information
This delivery is offered under South Australian Government funding subsidies. You might be eligible for subsidised training if you live or work in South Australia, and are: an Australian or New Zealand Citizen; a Permanent Australian Resident or an eligible Visa holder and are 16 years of age or over. For those ineligible for State Government subsidies, the full course cost of $3290 will apply.
Contact
1800 882 661

Cost

$1210.00

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