Statement of Attainment in Game Harvester

follow the order of operations for wild game harvesting

remove the internal organs from wild game animals

sharpen and maintain knives

operate and clean a game harvesting vehicle

identify diseases in game animals

use safe and hygienic work practices.

A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.

The ability to remove the internal organs from wild game animals.

The skills to safely and hygienically load and transport carcases.

Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities.

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. This will be at an additional cost to the student including fees payable to the licensed harvester, travel, accommodation and associated costs.

To become licensed as a game harvester, you must: gain accreditation with the NSW Firearms Registry, and apply for a game harvester licence with the NSW Food Authority. For more details, see the licensing section below.

the ability to undertake practical, physical work

the capability to work with a licensed harvester and alone and at night

the ability to remove the internal organs from a wild game animal carcase

an understanding of licensing requirements from the NSW Food Authority

an intermediate level of physical fitness.