ACMGRM401 — Carry out advanced grooming to dog breed standards

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61 assessable components: 5 elements (24 performance criteria), 18 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 4 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify requirements of dogs within specific breed groups recognised in Australia

1.1Determine classification of the dog breed
1.2Identify the range of dogs and coat types within the breed group
1.3Identify requirements of the breed for grooming to show or competition standards, and confirm with client
1.4Select and prepare grooming tools, equipment and supplies, and conduct pre-operational safety checks

2 Prepare dog for grooming

2.1Identify and interpret signs of dog behaviour traits and ill health
2.2Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment appropriate for grooming tasks
2.3Use safe and effective techniques to restrain dog and monitor for signs of stress
2.4Wash dog according to coat types and condition
2.5Apply products to coat to manage styling techniques for specific breed coat types
2.6Dry coat according to coat types and specific breed standards

3 Clean or trim specific breed coat furnishings

3.1Trim nails using appropriate equipment and techniques
3.2Clean eyes and trim or remove surrounding hair according to breed standards
3.3Clean ears and trim or remove hair according to breed standards
3.4Remove stains from white or light coloured coat, if required
3.5Clean face wrinkles on dog of brachycephalic breeds
3.6Trim feet hair according to breed standards

4 Groom and style specific breed groups and coat types

4.1Identify grooming styles for specific breed and coat types
4.2Perform techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for specific breed and coat type
4.3Use grooming techniques to complete specific breed group style
4.4Use scissoring and finishing techniques to complete groom of specific breed group

5 Complete post-styling procedures

5.1Return dog to client or supervisor and explain techniques for maintaining groom between styling sessions
5.2Create or update records for grooming service
5.3Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
5.4Clean styling area and dispose of waste with consideration to workplace health and safety, environmental and biosecurity hazards

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 performed Australian National Kennel Council breed standard grooming on a total of five dogs, including one from each of the following three groups:
Group 1 Toys – breed standard grooming, including scissoring and/or clipping of one of the following breeds: Bichon Frise, Yorkshire Terrier, Papillon, Pomeranian, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Havanese, or Maltese
Group 2 Terriers – breed standard grooming, including hand stripping of one of the following breeds: Airedale, West Highland White Terrier, Border Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Fox Terrier (wire coat), Irish Terrier, Scottish Terrier
Group 3 Gundogs – breed standard grooming, including some or part hand stripping of: Irish Setter, Cocker Spaniel (American or English), English Springer Spaniel, Lagotto Romagnolo, or Gordon Setter.
In addition to the three dogs selected above, the individual must groom two dogs, one from each of the following:
one Poodle, including one of the following trims: German, Scandinavian, continental, puppy, English saddle
one other breed selected from the following: Schnauzer, Portuguese Water Dog, Samoyed, Bernese Mountain Dog, Shih Tzu, or Alaskan Malamute.
In doing the above, the individual must have:
identified the breed classification and coat grooming requirements correctly
assessed behaviour, and health and condition of each dog’s coat, prior to grooming
discussed grooming requirements with at least two clients
handled and secured each dog in a safe and humane manner
prepared, washed and dried each dog’s coat and used industry-recognised grooming and styling techniques to establish, maintain or restore the dog’s coat
selected, used and maintained grooming equipment and supplies according to workplace and manufacturer instructions
selected, fitted and correctly used personal protective equipment
completed post-grooming cleaning and housekeeping procedures
maintained records for each dog.

Knowledge evidence

characteristics of dog breed groups recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council, including: Group 1 Toys, Group 2 Terriers, Group 3 Gundogs, Group 4 Hounds, Group 5 Working dogs, Group 6 Utility dogs, Group 7 Non-sporting dogs
coat types and requirements for grooming a dog to meet breed standard
dog anatomy, physiology and conformation related to grooming procedures
dog behaviour traits and signs of distress or illness
dog grooming and styling products
types and uses of grooming tools and equipment, including clippers and blade sizes, and scissors
industry-recognised grooming and styling establishment, maintenance and restoration techniques, procedures and equipment for specific-breed dog coat
techniques and equipment for removing stains from light coloured dogs
risks associated with removal of hairs from ears
safe dog handling, securing and restraint techniques and procedures, including: low stress handling techniques, selection and use of restraints, techniques used to introduce puppies and inexperienced dogs to grooming
personal protective equipment, including protection for hands, face, eyes, ears and feet
infection control, including: transmission of zoonoses relating to dogs, identification and control of parasites, including ectoparasites, workplace vaccination policy, personal and workplace hygiene standards
workplace record-keeping systems and procedures
workplace health and safety, hygiene and environmental procedures relating to dog grooming, including: safe manual handling, use of disinfectants and cleaning agents, cleaning and sanitising techniques, equipment and materials, disposal of waste
principles of animal ethics and welfare, and key requirements of animal welfare legislative requirements and codes of practice.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret characteristics of dog breed types from recognised industry sources
Writing: Use industry terminology in completing grooming records
Oral communication: Determine client requirements through open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing and summarising
Numeracy: Calculate dilution ratios for shampoo and cleaning and disinfectant products Interpret numerical information provided on pet grooming products and equipment

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