Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Pet Grooming
Certificate III in Pet Grooming
ACM30612
J361
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 07/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) Units of Competency must be achieved:- eleven (11) core units
- five (5) elective units
The five (5) elective units can be selected from the elective units list, 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
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D3903 | ACMGAS203A | Complete animal care hygiene routines | 65 | Unit of competency |
| D3917 | ACMINF301A | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal work | 30 | Unit of competency |
| WE893 | ACMWHS301A | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D3911 | ACMGAS301A | Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3884 | ACMSUS201A | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WE880 | ACMGRM302A | Perform a cross breed clip | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WE879 | ACMGRM301A | Perform dog grooms on different coat types | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D3906 | ACMGAS206A | Provide basic first aid for animals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D3873 | ACMCAS307A | Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D3872 | ACMCAS306A | Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3867 | ACMCAS301A | Work effectively in the companion animal industry | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Five (5) units may be chosen from the elective units list.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WD947 | SIRXCCS201 | Apply point-of-sale handling procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3916 | ACMGAS306A | Assist with conditioning animals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD960 | SIRXFIN201 | Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3870 | ACMCAS304A | Capture, handle and transport companion animals | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WD969 | SIRXMER201 | Merchandise products | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D0751 | BSBINM301A | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3926 | ACMSPE304A | Provide basic care of dogs | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3927 | ACMSPE305A | Provide basic care of domestic cats | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D3912 | ACMGAS302A | Provide enrichment for animals | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3909 | ACMGAS209A | Provide information on companion animals, products and services | 55 | Unit of competency |
| S6489 | SITXCCS002A | Provide quality customer service | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D3907 | ACMGAS207A | Provide reception services for an animal care facility | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDM7 | ACM30617 | Certificate III in Pet Grooming | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this Qualification.