ACMGRM403 — Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition

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What an assessment for ACMGRM403 must cover

75 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 50 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 Assess health and status of animal coat and skin

1.1Follow workplace hygiene and infection control procedures when conducting initial assessment and grooming activities
1.2Conduct a visual and physical examination and analyse animal coat and skin as part of pre-grooming assessment
1.3Apply knowledge of skin anatomy, hair shaft and growth phases to identify health and status of skin and coat
1.4Discuss signs of animal coat or skin condition with client, and previous history where applicable
1.5Explain benefits of grooming for coat or skin care to client

2 Recognise clinical signs of coat and skin conditions

2.1Recognise abnormal conditions and report to client
2.2Refer client to veterinarian to seek treatment advice, where required
2.3Identify common coat and skin conditions, and consider suitable product options to enhance skin and coat
2.4Discuss suitable products and obtain client agreement to proceed with recommendations

3 Apply products to enhance coat and skin

3.1Review product ingredients and select products based on coat and skin analysis
3.2Determine appropriate water temperature for bathing
3.3Prepare, apply and remove products according to product instructions
3.4Select drying process to aid compromised or damaged skin and/or coat
3.5Use resources efficiently and dispose of waste safely according to workplace hygiene and environmental procedures

4 Provide follow-up service

4.1Advise client of ongoing grooming schedules required
4.2Advise on home care routines, including products and equipment
4.3Update animal records to include full details of service

Performance evidence

independently completed an assessment of the health and status of three different companion animal coats and skins to determine suitable grooming products options
identified at least ten active ingredients in grooming products (shampoo and/or conditioner) and their purpose/role
accurately recognised at least five clinical signs of common animal skin or coat conditions, from the following list: • hair loss • redness • pustules • dryness • flaky skin • excess production of sebum • thin or fragile skin • ectoparasites (fleas, ticks, mites) • staining (tear, saliva or urine stains).
In doing the above, the individual must have: • handled each animal in a safe and humane manner • communicated effectively with at least two clients to obtain information relevant to the animal’s condition • identified one condition requiring a referral to a veterinarian • implemented personal and workplace hygiene standards • selected, fitted and correctly used personal protective equipment • maintained records for each animal assessed.

Knowledge evidence

types of animal coats, including:
long/drop coat
double/heavy coat
combination/silky coat
fluffy/curly coat
short/smooth coat
basic skin biology, including:
main structure, functions and role of skin
layers of skin, epidermis, dermis, hypodermis
subcutaneous tissue
basement membrane
sebaceous gland, papilla and muscle types
pH of skin
hair shaft structure and features, including:
cuticle, medulla, cortex, apocrine, sweat gland
pigment types – tyrosine, melanin, eumelanin and pheomelanin
hair types – guard hairs, under hairs, tactile hairs
hair growth phases, including telogen, catagen, anagen
clinical signs of common companion animal skin or coat conditions, including:
hair loss
redness
pustules
dryness
flaky skin
excess production of sebum
thin or fragile skin
staining (tear, saliva or urine stains)
conditions requiring referral to a veterinarian or other animal health practitioner
scope of practice and state/territory restrictions on the administration of specific medications
safety of products used on animals, including:
approved for use on animals
awareness of the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA)
potential consequences of unsafe/non-approved products used on animals
types and purpose of companion animal grooming products (including safety data sheets), including:
shampoos and coat conditioning/finishing products
health treatment products
internal supplements/nutriments
topical applications
types of bathing systems/equipment and their effects on skin or hair condition
types and role of shampoo/product ingredients, including:
pH value
sodium laureth/lauryl sulfate
tar
cocamide
propylene glycol
parabens
ethyl alcohol
personal protective equipment, including protection for hands, face, eyes, ears and feet
impact of water temperature and pH and drying processes on skin and coat condition
reasons for and key features of standard infection-control precautions.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret product ingredients and content from labels and manufacturer information Interpret product information and instructions on grooming products and equipment accurately
Writing: Use industry terminology when completing grooming documents
Oral communication: Determine client and animal requirements through open-ended questioning, active listening, paraphrasing and summarising
Numeracy: Calculate quantities and dilution ratios for shampoos, grooming products and disinfectants

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What does an assessment tool for ACMGRM403 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for ACMGRM403 needs to address all 75 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 50 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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