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Provide creative styling for dogs

Provide creative styling for dogs

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGRM404
State Code
BBE85
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and style dogs using creative styling trends rather than show or breed standards.This unit applies to individuals working in the companion animal industry sector where specialist dog grooming services are provided. These individuals analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine styling requirements
  • 1.1 Evaluate coat characteristics and condition
  • 1.2 Determine dog’s history and experience of clipping
  • 1.3 Clarify style requirements in conjunction with the general health and condition of the dog
  • 1.4 Plan individual dog’s creative styling
2. Select coat dying techniques
  • 2.1 Evaluate WHS risks associated with the application of dyes and other colouring agents
  • 2.2 Select dyes and pigments for coat and dog breed characteristics
  • 2.3 Prepare dog coats for application of dyes
  • 2.4 Apply dyes or colouring agents
  • 2.5 Prepare and apply stencils
  • 2.6 Maintain dyed or coloured coats
3. Apply creative styling techniques
  • 3.1 Identify and manage workplace health and safety risks when using grooming equipment and decorations on dogs
  • 3.2 Select and perform animal style themes
  • 3.3 Select and produce style colouring
  • 3.4 Select and complete clip style
  • 3.5 Evaluate decorations and accessories in relation to dog safety and style theme relevance
  • 3.6 Select and attach decorations and accessories
4. Complete post-styling procedures
  • 4.1 Explain techniques for maintaining breed and coat types between styling sessions to clients
  • 4.2 Update records
  • 4.3 Clean and maintain equipment according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications
  • 4.4 Clean styling area and dispose of waste with consideration to environmental and biosecurity hazards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE884 ACMGRM404A Provide creative styling for dogs Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM7 ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming Qualification
BDM3 ACM40617 Certificate IV in Pet Styling Qualification