FERAL
ANIMAL AND PEST CONTROL OFFICERS
Until
now there has been very little formal training available to
professional shooters who specialise in the control of pest
and feral animals.
Generally
as an employer you have been relying on the reputation of
the individual passed by word of mouth by previous users in
the hope that you are getting what you need. This works sometimes
but in the absence of a good reference how do you select a
pest controller who can do the job?
The
Firearm Safety and Training Council Ltd is a Registered Training
Organisation (RTO) approved by the NSW Vocational Education
Training Accreditation Board (VETAB) and has eliminated a
lot of the guesswork in this process by offering formal training
and accreditation for professional shooters under the Australian
Quality Training Framework. Completion of the course awards
credits towards the nationally recognised RTD20102 Certificate
II in Conservation and Land Management (Specialising in Vertebrate
Pest Management).
To
the best of our knowledge it is the only qualification of
its kind and incorporates both theoretical and practical elements
of training which are designed to produce a well-rounded,
balanced and safe operator. These elements include:
Firearm
Safety
Risk Management and Task Planning
Humane Destruction Protocols
Legislation relating to the Use of Firearms and related
OH&S issues.
Shooting Accreditation Test for both Rimfire and Centrefire
Rifles.
The
Tranquiliser Firearms Accreditation
course is a separate course
If
you are a professional shooter and you feel the need to upgrade
your formal qualifications this course is highly recommended
for you. If you are entering the feral animal control industry
this course is essential for your professional development.
If
you are an employer and you have a feral animal problem call
the Council on (02) 9486 3077 and we will refer you to an
operator who holds our accreditation. This simple step will
offer you many more safeguards than a stab in the dark.
The
Course is proving to be very popular and we are delighted
to have had the opportunity to increase the professional standing
of the feral animal control industry to such a significant
extent. It is being delivered in regional centres so that
the cost and time in travelling is kept to a minimum.
How
to Register
Print
and complete this form
and return it with your payment to:
Firearm
Safety and Training Council
P O Box 393
Terrey Hills NSW 2084
Or
register online:
Register
Upon completion of the Course you will be issued with a Statement
of Attainment and a Pest Control Officers Card
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