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Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standards

Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standards

Unit of competency
National Code
ACMGRM401
State Code
ODC87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/07/2021
Field of Education
050105 - Animal Husbandry
Original Release Date
26/07/2021
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to groom and style the different coat types that occur in dog breed groups as specified by the Australian National Kennel Council.The unit applies to experienced dog groomers who work in the companion animal industry sector where specialist breed-specific grooming services are provided, including for conformation or grooming competitions and shows. They take responsibility for their own work and, where relevant, the outcomes of others. They analyse information, solve problems and exercise judgement to complete a range of highly skilled grooming activities and demonstrate in-depth knowledge in specialist grooming techniques.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures according to Commonwealth and state/territory health and safety and animal welfare regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify requirements of dogs within specific breed groups recognised in Australia
  • 1.1 Determine classification of the dog breed
  • 1.2 Identify the range of dogs and coat types within the breed group
  • 1.3 Identify requirements of the breed for grooming to show or competition standards, and confirm with client
  • 1.4 Select and prepare grooming tools, equipment and supplies, and conduct pre-operational safety checks
2. Prepare dog for grooming
  • 2.1 Identify and interpret signs of dog behaviour traits and ill health
  • 2.2 Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment appropriate for grooming tasks
  • 2.3 Use safe and effective techniques to restrain dog and monitor for signs of stress
  • 2.4 Wash dog according to coat types and condition
  • 2.5 Apply products to coat to manage styling techniques for specific breed coat types
  • 2.6 Dry coat according to coat types and specific breed standards
3. Clean or trim specific breed coat furnishings
  • 3.1 Trim nails using appropriate equipment and techniques
  • 3.2 Clean eyes and trim or remove surrounding hair according to breed standards
  • 3.3 Clean ears and trim or remove hair according to breed standards
  • 3.4 Remove stains from white or light coloured coat, if required
  • 3.5 Clean face wrinkles on dog of brachycephalic breeds
  • 3.6 Trim feet hair according to breed standards
4. Groom and style specific breed groups and coat types
  • 4.1 Identify grooming styles for specific breed and coat types
  • 4.2 Perform techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for specific breed and coat type
  • 4.3 Use grooming techniques to complete specific breed group style
  • 4.4 Use scissoring and finishing techniques to complete groom of specific breed group
5. Complete post-styling procedures
  • 5.1 Return dog to client or supervisor and explain techniques for maintaining groom between styling sessions
  • 5.2 Create or update records for grooming service
  • 5.3 Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 5.4 Clean styling area and dispose of waste with consideration to workplace health and safety, environmental and biosecurity hazards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BBE57 ACMGRM406 Carry out breed standard styling on dog breed groups Unit of competency