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Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements

Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGRM305
State Code
ODC46
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to groom dogs to meet specific breed and coat requirements. This unit applies to pet style grooms based on breed standards.This unit applies to individuals working in the companion animal industry sector where dog grooming services are provided. They work independently and take responsibility for the quality of their own work, including carrying out assigned tasks, selecting products and techniques, solving problems and working to required timeframes.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and plan breed style grooms
  • 1.1 Identify features, conformation and colours for dog breeds according to Australian breed standards
  • 1.2 Identify coat types, characteristics and care requirements for each breed
  • 1.3 Identify grooming requirements, including most appropriate tools and equipment for coat type and breed standard
  • 1.4 Identify hazards for people and dogs associated with the use of grooming tools and equipment, and manage risks
2. Determine grooming requirements for specific dog breeds
  • 2.1 Perform pre-grooming consultation to identify dog health, behaviour and grooming experience
  • 2.2 Determine purpose of groom, coat type and hair phase of individual dog
  • 2.3 Develop a grooming plan in consultation with client
  • 2.4 Select grooming tools and equipment for specific coat type and undertake pre-operational and safety checks
  • 2.5 Select grooming products for application to specific coat type
  • 2.6 Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for grooming activity
3. Groom dogs to meet breed and coat requirements
  • 3.1 Groom the body, head and tail of the dog using appropriate technique for coat type
  • 3.2 Groom the legs and feet of the dog using appropriate technique for coat type
  • 3.3 Complete groom to meet breed style and coat requirements
  • 3.4 Review groom to ensure it meets client’s requirements and agreed breed style grooming plan
4. Complete breed style grooming process
  • 4.1 Provide animal with water, house safely and monitor animal until client arrives
  • 4.2 Return dog to client or supervisor and discuss coat maintenance requirements between grooming appointments
  • 4.3 Clean, sanitise and store grooming equipment, and audit and record supplies
  • 4.4 Collect and dispose of waste material according to workplace health and safety, environmental and legislative requirements
  • 4.5 Document grooming services for invoicing
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE17 ACMGRM301 Perform dog grooms on different coat types Unit of competency
BBF10 ACMCAS407 Provide professional companion animal grooming services Unit of competency