ACMGRM303 — Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals

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What an assessment for ACMGRM303 must cover

85 assessable components: 6 elements (27 performance criteria), 17 performance evidence and 37 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 Determine grooming requirements

1.1Assess general health, behaviour and coat condition of companion animal
1.2Identify breed and grooming characteristics of coat type
1.3Establish client requirements and desired outcome
1.4Advise client of risks to the animal associated with the proposed work

2 Prepare for grooming

2.1Identify and minimise the risks associated to groomer and animal according to workplace health and safety and animal welfare requirements
2.2Consider time management, tools and equipment, and budget in preparing a grooming plan to meet individual animal requirements
2.3Confirm grooming plan based on animal and client needs
2.4Select and prepare grooming tools, equipment and supplies, and conduct pre-operational safety checks
2.5Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for grooming activity

3 Introduce grooming to companion animal with special handling requirements

3.1Identify animal with special handling requirements
3.2Condition animal with special handling requirements to accept handling of body areas for clipping and trimming
3.3Use techniques to control, secure or restrain animal with special handling requirements during clipping and trimming
3.4Use scissors to accustom animal to the sensation of trimming
3.5Use clippers to introduce animal to the sensation of clipping
3.6Use nail scissors and/or nail file or grinder to accustom animal to the sensation of having nails groomed

4 Groom animal

4.1Secure animal for grooming, and monitor for signs of distress
4.2Implement safe grooming techniques to address matted or knotted coat using brushes, combs and/or de-matting tools
4.3Groom coat to restore animal health, hygiene and welfare
4.4Clip or file nails using appropriate technique for animal

5 Remove coat for animal health and wellbeing

5.1Trim or shave coat safely using appropriate equipment on all body areas to restore animal health, hygiene and welfare
5.2Remove hair from ears and around eyes and feet according to grooming plan
5.3Bath and dry animal using breed or species appropriate techniques

6 Complete grooming and trimming procedures

6.1Provide animal with water, house safely and monitor animal until client arrives
6.2Return animal to client and discuss any follow-up requirements
6.3Clean, sanitise and store grooming equipment, and audit and record supplies
6.4Collect and dispose of waste material according to workplace health and safety, environmental and legislative requirements
6.5Document grooming services for invoicing

Performance evidence

independently groomed at least three different companion animals, including:
two full grooms to remove body coat using a blade or comb attachment
one groom covering face, feet and sanitary areas and nail trimming or grinding.
In doing the above, the individual must have:
assessed the health and condition of each animal’s coat
communicated effectively with at least two clients to determine grooming requirements
handled each animal in a safe and humane manner
demonstrated appropriate and correct use of the following equipment:
clippers, including correct blade selection
scissors
de-matting tool
brushes, including pin, slicker and curry
combs, including poodle and fine tooth
maintained grooming equipment and supplies according to workplace and manufacturer specifications
selected, fitted and correctly used personal protective equipment
completed post-grooming cleaning and housekeeping procedures
maintained records for each animal.

Knowledge evidence

common companion animal breed names
common and undesirable animal behaviour and traits for relevant species
basic anatomy and physiology related to grooming procedures and products, including:
range of movement
signs of pain, distress or illness
issues relating to brachycephalic breeds
safe animal handling and restraint techniques and procedures
signs of abnormalities and health concerns in animals, including parasitic infections and dental disease
common health risks associated with sanitary/hygiene and shave and clips, including:
haematoma and skin splits
ear infections
urinary tract infections
skin tears
urine burning
clipper burns
unhygienic tools
dangers associated with ear plucking and anal gland expression/evacuation
how diseases are transmitted between animals and to humans
industry recognised maintenance and restoration grooming techniques, procedures and equipment
relevant grooming products and services
appropriate and correct use of the following equipment:
clippers, including correct blade selection
scissors
de-matting tool
brushes, including pin, slicker and curry
combs, including poodle, greyhound, coarse and fine tooth
maintenance of grooming equipment, including blade and comb attachments
personal protective equipment, including protection for hands, face, eyes, ears and feet
workplace policies, procedures and requirements, including:
safety and emergency procedures
hygiene and infection control
waste disposal
animal welfare and humane handling
resource use and environmental sustainability
safe use of disinfectants and cleaning agents, and use of safety data sheets
cleaning techniques, equipment and materials used in a companion animal workplace
requirements of workplace record-keeping system.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret information and instructions related to grooming products and equipment accurately
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 companion animal grooming products and equipment

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What does an assessment tool for ACMGRM303 need to cover?

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