Waterfowl Identification Test
Booking Form 2017
This form should be used to book a Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT) if paying by cheque or money order. If you would like to pay by credit card
please go to the Waterfowl Identification Test section of our website. Once processed, a letter will be sent to you confirming which session you have
been booked into.
Personal details
First Name:
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Middle Name: ……………………………………………
Family Name: ……………………………………………
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Title:
 male
 female
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 Mr
 Mrs
 Miss
 Ms
 Dr
 Other Title ………………………………………
Address details
Your Postal Address:
Property Name:
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Flat/Unit:
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House /Lot No:
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Street:
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Locality:
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Post Code:
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State:
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 as above
Telephone (Business)
or give details: ………………………………………………………………………
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Telephone (Private)
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Email / Fax
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Waterfowl Identification Test session preferences (Current WIT sessions can be viewed at www.gma.vic.gov.au)
Please indicate three test sessions you would like to attend in order of preference. If your first preference is not available by the time we receive
your booking sheet we will book you into your next preferred session(s).
Preference
Date
Test Location (Melbourne, Attwood, Mornington, Swan Hill, Echuca,
Wodonga, Alexandra, Ballarat, Warrnambool, Horsham, Hamilton,
Traralgon & Bairnsdale)
Time
1
2
3
Please attach a cheque or money order for $30.60 to this form and mail to:
Game Management Authority
Accounts Receivable
GPO Box 4509
Melbourne VIC 3001 Please make your cheque or money order payable to ‘The Game Management Authority’.
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RECEIPTING OFFICE:
DATE PAID:
AMOUNT PAID: $
Phone 136 186 | [email protected] | www.gma.vic.gov.au
RECEIPT NO.
Why do I need to sit the test?
What do I need to bring?
Prior to applying for a Game Licence to hunt game ducks, you need
to pass the Waterfowl Identification Test (WIT). The requirement to
pass the WIT ensures that only those hunters able to demonstrate
adequate waterfowl identification skills are permitted to hunt game
ducks in Victoria. This helps reduce the number of protected nongame species shot by mistake.
Photo identification (like a driver’s or shooter’s licence) must be
presented at the test session. If the applicant doesn’t bring photo
identification they cannot sit the test.
Test preparation
It is advisable that applicants study before sitting the test, otherwise
you will not be able to pass the WIT, unless you are very familiar
with Victoria’s waterfowl species.
You can view training videos for free on GMA’s website
(www.gma.vic.gov.au/education/duck-wise).
Alternatively, GMA has a ‘Duck WISE’ DVD which details the same
waterfowl species and it can be obtained free of charge by
contacting our call centre on 136 186.
You need to be at least 10 years old to sit the WIT. Applicant’s
under 18 who do not have photo ID need to bring along a copy of a
birth certificate or birth extract.
When do I get my results?
Test results are sent out in the mail to applicants within 10 working
days from the test date. Applicants who pass the test receive a
Certificate of Proficiency.
A score of 75% or greater constitutes a pass, provided that the
applicant also identifies at least one Freckled Duck sequence
correctly.
Further information
For further information on the WIT please visit GMA’s Game Hunting
site at www.gma.vic.gov.au.
Test attendance
There is no refund for applicants who do not attend the test they are
booked into. The applicant will need to book in another test and pay
a new fee to sit the test on another date.
If you cannot attend the test date you have booked into you will
need to notify GMA at least 5 working days prior to the test date in
order to move your test date or obtain a refund.
What does the test involve?
The test consists of 22 multiple-choice questions. Including ID
checks and discussions the test takes about 45 minutes. The test is
viewed on a TV Screen and the procedure is explained by an
example prior to the actual test. A species of waterfowl is viewed for
approximately five seconds and applicants have about 20 seconds
to select an answer and prepare for the next question.
The test examines a hunter’s ability to identify species of waterfowl
and determine whether they may be hunted.
During the test hunters must remain silent and seated until the video
has concluded. Any applicant who speaks or copies someone
else’s answers during the test will be required to leave the room and
will have to re-apply to sit the test again.
WIT test locations
Test locations
Melbourne
Mornington
Attwood
Ballarat
Horsham
Warrnambool
Hamilton
Swan Hill
Echuca
Wodonga
Alexandra
Bairnsdale
Traralgon
Address
1 Spring St, Melbourne
4 Archer St, Mornington
475-485 Mickleham Rd, Attwood
402-406 Mair St, Ballarat
110 Natimuk Rd, Horsham
703-709 Raglan Pd, Warrnambool
915 Mt Napier Rd, Hamilton
324 Campbell St, Swan Hill
198 Ogilvie St, Echuca
1 McKoy St, Wodonga
5 Binns McRaes Rd, Alexandra
574 Main St, Bairnsdale
71 Hotham St, Traralgon
Only applicants can be in the testing room while the test is in
progress, friends and relatives must wait outside.
Phone 136 186 | [email protected] | www.gma.vic.gov.au