This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and operate in the commercial and regulatory environment of the wild game meat industry.

Wild game means any vertebrate animal of a species that can be legally harvested in the field and is not farmed.

This unit applies to individuals who work in wild game meat processing establishments, field depot operators and field harvesters.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.