Assessment Requirements for ACMGRM402 Groom cats of different breeds and coat types

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Assessment Requirements for ACMGRM402 Groom cats of different breeds and coat types

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Release 1	This version released with ACM Animal Care and Management Training Package Version 4.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has independently groomed at least three cats, within industry accepted timeframes for cats, including:

one short-haired coat groom

one full long-haired coat groom, incorporating a sanitary and/or belly shave and lion cut

one extra-long-haired coat groom incorporating a guard comb trim.

In doing the above, the individual must have:

identified the breed of each cat correctly

assessed behaviour and health and condition of each cat’s coat prior to grooming

discussed grooming requirements with at least two clients

safely secured and handled each cat in a humane manner

demonstrated the appropriate and correct use of the following equipment:

clippers, including correct blade selection and use of snap-on combs

blunt tipped curved face trimming scissors

slicker brush and rubber curry brush

combs, including coarse and fine tooth

selected, fitted and correctly used personal protective equipment

maintained grooming equipment and supplies according to workplace and manufacturer instructions

completed post-grooming cleaning and housekeeping procedures

maintained records for each cat.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

features and requirements of cat breed standards

purpose of grooming cats

cat behaviour, anatomy and physiology related to grooming procedures and products, including:

common behaviour traits

range of movement

signs of pain, distress or illness

issues relating to brachycephalic breeds

cat coat types, characteristics and breed group grooming requirements

cat grooming products, techniques and services

requirements for a safe grooming environment

types and uses of grooming tools and equipment, including clippers and blade sizes and scissors

correct use of the following equipment:

clippers, including correct blade selection and use of snap-on combs

blunt tipped curved face trimming scissors

slicker brush and rubber curry brush

combs, including coarse and fine tooth

personal protective equipment, including protection for hands, face, eyes, ears and feet

safe cat handling and restraint techniques and procedures, including:

low stress handling techniques

selection and use of cat muzzles and restraints

techniques to introduce kittens and inexperienced cats to grooming

recognising when chemical sedation is required

risks to cats of medicines, chemicals and products used for humans, canines and premises, including:

products and chemicals that cannot be used on cats

potential consequences of unsafe/non-approved products used on cats

awareness of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)

issues related to temperature dependant coats

infection control, including transmission of zoonoses relating to cats

workplace record-keeping systems and procedures

workplace health and safety, hygiene and environmental sustainability procedures relating to cat grooming, including:

safe manual handling

use of disinfectants and cleaning agents

cleaning and sanitising techniques, equipment and materials, including safety data sheets

resource use and disposal of waste

principles of animal ethics and welfare, and key requirements of animal welfare legislative requirements and codes of practice.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

a pet grooming workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

live cats for grooming as specified in the performance evidence

products, tools and equipment for grooming cats specified in the performance evidence, including personal protective equipment

cleaning products and equipment

devices used for securing or restraining of cats

workplace record-keeping/information system

specifications:

workplace and manufacturer instructions for use and maintenance of the tools, equipment and supplies specified in the performance evidence

relationships:

clients specified in the performance evidence.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=b75f4b23-54c9-4cc9-a5db-d3502d154103