Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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ACM10v3 |
Initial release |
Description
This Qualification is for persons operating within an organisation that provides professional pet grooming services. A pet grooming attendant undertakes salon reception and housekeeping duties as well as bathing, brushing, trimming and other basic grooming services for domestic pets, usually dogs and in some cases cats. The duties require patience and a genuine empathy for animals, excellent customer service skills as well as high standards of cleanliness and professionalism. It is highly recommended that whilst undertaking this Qualification, the individual has access to a workplace that provides pet grooming services through either paid employment or substantial periods of work placement or work experience blocks.
Pathways Information
Job Roles
Job role titles covered by this Qualification may include:
- Assistant grooming attendant
- Stylist assistant
- Trainee groomers.
Pathways into the Qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this Qualification include:
- Direct entry
- After achieving ACM20110 Certificate II in Animal Studies
- Vocational training and/or work experience in a related industry area.
Pathways from the Qualification
After completing this Qualification, candidates may undertake ACM40612 Certificate IV in Professional Pet Styling that defines higher level job junctions.
Australian Apprenticeships
This Qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There is no direct link between this Qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, an individual Unit of Competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.
Employability Skills Summary
Employability Skill |
Industry/enterprise requirements for this Qualification include: |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) Units of Competency must be achieved as specified below.
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CORE : Complete the following eleven (11) CORE Units |
Unit code |
Unit title |
ACMCAS301A |
Work effectively in the companion animal industry |
ACMCAS306A |
Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort |
ACMCAS307A |
Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services |
ACMGAS203A |
Complete animal care hygiene routines |
ACMGAS206A |
Provide basic first aid for animals |
ACMGAS301A |
Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing |
ACMGRM301A |
Perform dog grooms on different coat types* ACMCAS306A Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort ACMCAS307A Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services |
ACMGRM302A |
Perform a cross breed clip* ACMCAS306A Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort ACMCAS307A Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services ACMGRM301A Perform dog-grooms on different coat types |
ACMINF301A |
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work |
ACMSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ACMWHS301A |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
ELECTIVE : Complete five (5) ELECTIVE Units from within ACM10 or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Units selected must be packaged in a Certificate II, III or IV and be relevant to work undertaken in the pet grooming services sector. Suggested Units are: |
Unit code |
Unit title |
ACMCAS304A |
Capture, handle and transport companion animals |
ACMGAS306A |
Assist with conditioning animals |
ACMGAS207A |
Provide reception services for an animal care facility |
ACMGAS209A |
Provide information on companion animals, products and services |
ACMGAS302A |
Provide enrichment for animals |
ACMSPE304A |
Provide basic care of dogs |
ACMSPE305A |
Provide basic care of domestic cats |
BSBINM301A |
Organise workplace information |
SIRXCCS201 |
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
SIRXFIN201 |
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal |
SIRXMER201 |
Merchandise products |
SITXCCS002A |
Provide quality customer service |