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Assist with the catching of game birds for breeding

URN: LANGa12
Business Sectors (Suites): Game and Wildlife Management
Developed by: Lantra
Approved on: 2022

Overview

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This standard is about assisting with the catching of game birds for breeding. It is for those who work in game conservation and can be applied  to any wildlife management area or game farm.

To meet this standard you will be able to:
• set catchers and catch game birds
• handle game birds and establish them in breeding  areas
• care for game birds in a breeding area.

For you to fully understand the content of the standard, and the activities it describes, it is important that you are able to understand the terms used within the standard. See the Glossary for some definitions that should help you with this.

Performance criteria

You must be able to:

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  1. carry out the activity safely, in line with the relevant health and safety requirements
  2. assist with the preparation and establishment of catchers suitable for the catching of game birds for breeding
  3. monitor and maintain the catchers on a regular basis
  4. identify and remove game birds from catchers in a manner that minimises stress to the birds
  5. handle and transport game birds in a manner that minimises stress to the birds and meets all the relevant legal requirements and codes of practice
  6. remove and release non-target species in a manner that minimises stress to them
  7. observe and report on the physical condition and health of caught-up game birds
  8. observe, record and report on the performance of the catching operation

Knowledge and Understanding

You need to know and understand:

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  1. the health and safety requirements associated with the handling of game bird stock and other wildlife species
  2. how to identify and sex breeding stock
  3. the legal restrictions and codes of practice controlling the catching and transport of game birds
  4. how to prepare and maintain catchers according to the relevant legal requirements and codes of practice
  5. how to position the catchers to obtain the best results
  6. how to identify both target and non-target species
  7. how to handle and transport game birds in a manner that minimises stress to the birds
  8. the normal behaviour of game birds and the signs that indicate stress and disorder
  9. the advantages and disadvantages of closed flock and caught-up systems
  10. the relevant legislation, codes of practice and organisational requirements for the completion of records

Scope/range

Scope Performance

Scope Knowledge

Values

Behaviours

Skills

Glossary

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Game – pheasant, partridge, duck

Closed flock – breeding stock that is maintained in captivity throughout its life

Caught-up – stock that is caught before the end of the shooting season

Catcher – a device used to catch live game birds in accordance with legal requirements and codes of practice 

Links To Other NOS

External Links

Version Number

3

Indicative Review Date

2027

Validity

Current

Status

Original

Originating Organisation

Lantra

Original URN

LANGa12

Relevant Occupations

Estate Worker, Gamekeeper

SOC Code

5119

Keywords

game birds; catcher; breeding