Modification History
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TP Version |
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ACM10v3 |
Range statement updated Reference to OHS legislation replaced with generic terminology |
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ACM10v2 |
Initial release |
Unit Descriptor
This Unit of Competency covers the process of providing animal grooming services for companion animals to maintain/restore animal comfort within an established grooming environment.
Application of the Unit
This Unit is applicable to those working in the companion animal industry sector where grooming services are provided under supervision. In addition to legal and ethical responsibilities, all Units of Competency in the ACM10 Animal Care and Management Training Package have the requirement for animals to be handled gently and calmly. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this Unit at the time of publication.
Pre-Requisites
Nil.
Employability Skills Information
This Unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish client requirements |
1.1 Breed type grooming characteristics are identified. 1.2 Animal profile is established. 1.3 Animal condition is evaluated. 1.4 Owner's desired outcome is established. |
2. Plan grooming routine |
2.1 Risks associated with grooming nominated animals are determined and minimised in accordance with workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements. 2.2 Time limitations, budget and available facilities are considered in preparing grooming plan. 2.3 Grooming plan is confirmed with supervisor based on animal and client needs. 2.4 Grooming equipment and supplies are prepared. 2.5 Order of grooming activities is determined. |
3. Groom animals |
3.1 Animals are restrained for grooming and monitored for signs of distress . 3.2 Grooming techniques used to address matted or knotted coat are implemented. 3.3 Grooming techniques to treat external parasites are implemented. 3.4 Coat is groomed. 3.5 Techniques used to clip or file nails are implemented. |
4. Trim coat for animal comfort |
4.1 Tools used for coat trimming are selected and prepared. 4.2 Risks associated with using coat trimming equipment are identified and minimised in accordance with workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements. 4.3 Techniques used to trim coat to restore animal comfort are implemented. 4.4 Techniques used to remove hair from ears are justified and implemented. |
5. Complete grooming and trimming procedures |
5.1 Animal is housed safely and monitored until owners arrival. 5.2 Grooming equipment and area is cleaned and returned to storage, supplies audited and documented. 5.3 Waste material is collected and disposed of in accordance with environmental and legislative requirements. 5.4 Grooming services are documented for invoicing. 5.5 Animals are returned to owner, grooming plan is reviewed with supervisor and any follow-up requirements are discussed. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this Unit. |
Required skills include: Ability to: |
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Required knowledge includes: Knowledge of: |
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this Unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:
The skills and knowledge required to provide grooming services for companion animal comfort must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment of this Unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in companion animal organisations that offer grooming services or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions. There must be access to a range of companion animal breeds as well as relevant information, equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence. |
Method of assessment |
To ensure consistency of performance, competency should be demonstrated, to industry defined standards, on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and over a number of assessment activities. The assessment strategies must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this Unit are:
This Unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other Units of Competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role. |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds). |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Breed type grooming characteristics may include: |
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Animal profile information may include: |
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Risks |
Risks in capture, handling and grooming animals may include:
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Workplace health and safety risks when handling animals may include: |
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Grooming Equipment may include: |
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Signs of distress may include: |
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Grooming techniques may include: |
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Coat trimming and equipment may include: |
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Grooming plan review may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Companion animal services