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Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat types

Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat types

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGRM405
State Code
BBE71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/11/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2018
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
20/06/2018
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to style the different coat types that occur in cat breeds.The unit applies to individuals who work in the companion animal industry sector where cat-specific grooming services are typically provided for hygiene and comfort purposes. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify cats within recognised cat breed groups
  • 1.1 Determine which breed group the cat is in as recognised by the Coordinating Cat Council of Australia
  • 1.2 Identify the range of cats and coat types within the determined group
  • 1.3 Identify the requirements of cats within breed group for grooming to show standards
2. Plan styling for individual cat’s needs
  • 2.1 Identify and recognise signs of behaviour traits and ill health
  • 2.2 Determine the risks associated with grooming cats and minimise according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
  • 2.3 Evaluate coat condition and impact on general health of cat, and discuss with client to determine the cat’s styling needs
3. Prepare cats for styling
  • 3.1 Use safe and effective techniques to restrain cats for styling and monitor for signs of stress
  • 3.2 Trim nails and apply nail caps if requested
  • 3.3 Clip cats to remove mats if it is determined that this is the best option for cat health and comfort, or if a full-clip has been requested by client
  • 3.4 Groom cats to remove excess coat, knots, mats and debris
  • 3.5 Perform sanitary or belly clip if required
  • 3.6 Perform external evacuation of anal glands if required
  • 3.7 Perform face trim as required by breed standard, if required
4. Wash and dry cats
  • 4.1 Select and prepare cat bathing products according to skin and coat types
  • 4.2 Use bathing techniques and products to clean cats and enhance coat properties
  • 4.3 Clean eyes, ears and face wrinkles
  • 4.4 Dry coats according to coat types and breed requirements
  • 4.5 Apply post-wash grooming products to manage coat and skin characteristics
5. Groom and style cat coats
  • 5.1 Identify clip styles for cat breeds and coat types
  • 5.2 Perform techniques used to establish and maintain clip types for cat breeds and coat types
  • 5.3 Use scissoring and hand finishing techniques to complete styling of cat breeds
  • 5.4 Use grooming techniques to complete cat breed standards and coat types
6. Complete post-styling procedures
  • 6.1 Explain techniques for maintaining breed and coat types between styling sessions to clients
  • 6.2 Create or update client records according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 6.3 Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry standards
  • 6.4 Clean styling area and dispose of waste with consideration to WHS, environmental and biosecurity hazards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE885 ACMGRM405A Carry out styling on cats of different breed and coat type Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODC21 ACMGRM402 Groom cats of different breeds and coat types Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDM7 ACM30617 Certificate III in Pet Grooming Qualification
BDM3 ACM40617 Certificate IV in Pet Styling Qualification