ACMGRM402 — Groom cats of different breeds and coat types

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What an assessment for ACMGRM402 must cover

54 assessable components: 6 elements (25 performance criteria), 10 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 cat within recognised cat breed groups

1.1Identify cat breed group
1.2Identify the range of coat types within different cat breed groups
1.3Identify relevant grooming standards and requirements for cat breed groups

2 Plan grooming for individual cat’s needs

2.1Identify and recognise behaviour traits and signs of ill health
2.2Determine the risks associated with grooming cats, and minimise according to health and safety and animal welfare requirements
2.3Evaluate coat and skin condition and impact on general health of cat, and discuss with client to determine the cat’s grooming needs
2.4Select and prepare tools and equipment used for specific coat types and purposes, and conduct pre-operational safety checks

3 Prepare cat for grooming

3.1Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for grooming activity
3.2Use safe and effective techniques to secure cat for grooming, taking into consideration anatomy and comfort, and monitor for signs of stress
3.3Trim nails and apply nail caps if required
3.4Identify clip requirements for cat breeds and coat types
3.5Perform sanitary or belly clip if required
3.6Clip or shave cat to remove excess coat, mats or knots for cat health and comfort

4 Wash and dry cat

4.1Organise equipment and area for bathing cat
4.2Select and prepare cat bathing products according to skin and coat types
4.3Use bathing techniques and products to clean and thoroughly rinse cat and enhance coat properties
4.4Clean eyes, ears and face wrinkles
4.5Dry cat using techniques and equipment appropriate for coat types and breed requirements

5 Groom cat coats

5.1Identify grooming techniques for different cat breeds and coats
5.2Perform techniques to establish and maintain coat between professional grooms for cat breeds and coat types
5.3Perform face trim after bath when cat is clean and dry, if required

6 Complete post-grooming procedures

6.1Return cat to client and discuss coat maintenance requirements between grooming appointments
6.2Create or update client records according to workplace procedures
6.3Clean, sanitise and maintain equipment according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
6.4Clean and sanitise work areas and dispose of waste according to workplace health and safety, environmental and biosecurity requirements

Performance evidence

independently groomed at least three cats, within industry accepted timeframes for cats, including: one short-haired coat groom; one full long-haired coat groom, incorporating a sanitary and/or belly shave and lion cut; one extra-long-haired coat groom incorporating a guard comb trim.
identified the breed of each cat correctly
assessed behaviour and health and condition of each cat’s coat prior to grooming
discussed grooming requirements with at least two clients
safely secured and handled each cat in a humane manner
demonstrated the appropriate and correct use of the following equipment: clippers, including correct blade selection and use of snap-on combs; blunt tipped curved face trimming scissors; slicker brush and rubber curry brush; combs, including coarse and fine tooth
selected, fitted and correctly used personal protective equipment
maintained grooming equipment and supplies according to workplace and manufacturer instructions
completed post-grooming cleaning and housekeeping procedures
maintained records for each cat.

Knowledge evidence

features and requirements of cat breed standards
purpose of grooming cats
cat behaviour, anatomy and physiology related to grooming procedures and products, including: common behaviour traits; range of movement; signs of pain, distress or illness; issues relating to brachycephalic breeds
cat coat types, characteristics and breed group grooming requirements
cat grooming products, techniques and services
requirements for a safe grooming environment
types and uses of grooming tools and equipment, including clippers and blade sizes and scissors
correct use of the following equipment: clippers, including correct blade selection and use of snap-on combs; blunt tipped curved face trimming scissors; slicker brush and rubber curry brush; combs, including coarse and fine tooth; personal protective equipment, including protection for hands, face, eyes, ears and feet
safe cat handling and restraint techniques and procedures, including: low stress handling techniques; selection and use of cat muzzles and restraints; techniques to introduce kittens and inexperienced cats to grooming; recognising when chemical sedation is required
risks to cats of medicines, chemicals and products used for humans, canines and premises, including: products and chemicals that cannot be used on cats; potential consequences of unsafe/non-approved products used on cats; awareness of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
issues related to temperature dependant coats
infection control, including transmission of zoonoses relating to cats
workplace record-keeping systems and procedures
workplace health and safety, hygiene and environmental sustainability procedures relating to cat grooming, including: safe manual handling; use of disinfectants and cleaning agents; cleaning and sanitising techniques, equipment and materials, including safety data sheets; resource use and 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 information and instructions related to grooming products and equipment accurately; Interpret characteristics of cat breed types from recognised industry sources
Writing: Use industry terminology when completing grooming documents
Oral communication: Determine client requirements through open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing and summarising
Numeracy: Calculate volume, weight, area, ratio and time; Interpret numerical information provided with cat grooming products and equipment

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