Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Pet Grooming
Certificate III in Pet Grooming
ACM30617
BDM7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 29/11/2017 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
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.
Job roles covered by this qualification may include:
assistant grooming attendant
stylist assistant
trainee groomers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. However, an individual unit of competency may specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. Specific determination should be sought through the relevant State or Territory.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- sixteen (16) units of competency:
- eight (8) core units plus
- eight (8) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- up to eight (8) from the electives listed below
- up to eight (8) from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBD80 | ACMGAS203 | Complete animal care hygiene routines | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BBE73 | ACMINF301 | Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBE28 | ACMWHS301 | Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BBE25 | ACMGRM302 | Perform a cross breed clip | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BBE17 | ACMGRM301 | Perform dog grooms on different coat types | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BBE05 | ACMGAS206 | Provide basic first aid for animals | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BBE60 | ACMCAS307 | Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBD97 | ACMCAS306 | Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort | 120 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Up to eight (8) units may be completed from the list below.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J361 | ACM30612 | Certificate III in Pet Grooming | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGQ8 | ACM30121 | Certificate III in Animal Care Services | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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