ACMGRM305 — Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements

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What an assessment for ACMGRM305 must cover

51 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 15 performance evidence and 13 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 Prepare and plan breed style grooms according to Australian breed standards

1.1Identify features, conformation and colours for dog breeds
1.2Identify coat types, characteristics and care requirements for each breed
1.3Identify grooming requirements, including most appropriate tools and equipment for coat type and breed standard
1.4Identify hazards for people and dogs associated with the use of grooming tools and equipment, and manage risks

2 Determine grooming requirements for specific dog breeds

2.1Perform pre-grooming consultation to identify dog health, behaviour and grooming experience
2.2Determine purpose of groom, coat type and hair phase of individual dog
2.3Develop a grooming plan in consultation with client
2.4Select grooming tools and equipment for specific coat type and undertake pre-operational and safety checks
2.5Select grooming products for application to specific coat type
2.6Select and correctly fit personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for grooming activity

3 Groom dogs to meet breed and coat requirements

3.1Groom the body, head and tail of the dog using appropriate technique for coat type
3.2Groom the legs and feet of the dog using appropriate technique for coat type
3.3Complete groom to meet breed style and coat requirements
3.4Review groom to ensure it meets client’s requirements and agreed breed style grooming plan

4 Complete breed style grooming process

4.1Provide animal with water, house safely and monitor animal until client arrives
4.2Return dog to client or supervisor and discuss coat maintenance requirements between grooming appointments
4.3Clean, sanitise and store grooming equipment, and audit and record supplies
4.4Collect and dispose of waste material according to workplace health and safety, environmental and legislative requirements
4.5Document grooming services for invoicing

Performance evidence

There must be evidence that the individual has independently completed a full groom of six dogs, with at least one dog breed selected from each of the different coat types listed below:
long/drop coat: Maltese, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Terrier, Bearded Collie, Lhasa Apso, Silky Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Havanese, Briard, Chinese Crested – Powderpuff
double/heavy coat: Malamute, Pomeranian, Japanese Spitz, Collie – Rough, Sheltie, Chow Chow, Siberian Husky, Samoyed, Bernese Mountain Dog, German Shepherd (long stock coat)
combination/silky coat: English Cocker Spaniel, English Springer Spaniel, Golder Retriever, Border Collie, Tibetan Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Dachshund – Long Haired, Aussie Shepherd, Chihuahua – Long Haired, Setter (English, Gordon or Irish)
fluffy/curly coat: Bichon Frise, Poodle, Kerry Blue Terrier, Portuguese Water Dog, Bedlington, Lagotto Romagnolo, Irish Water Spaniel
short/smooth coat: Boxer, Dalmatian, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, French Bulldog, Chihuahua – Smooth Coat, Great Dane, Dachshund – Smooth, Fox Terrier – Smooth, Pug, Beagle, Labrador, Rottweiler, German Shepherd (stock coat)
wiry coat: Airedale Terrier, Fox Terrier (wire), Schnauzer, Border Terrier, Scottish Terrier, West White Highland Terrier, Lakeland Terrier, Welsh Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Irish Terrier, Jack Russell (wire).
In doing the above, the individual must have:
used industry-recognised grooming techniques for different coat types, including a poodle point technique
handled each dog in a safe, low stress and humane manner
demonstrated appropriate and correct use and maintenance of the following equipment: clippers, including correct blade selection and use of snap-on combs; scissors, including straight, curved and thinners; undercoat rake, including carding tools, de-shedding rake and de-matting tool; brushes, including slicker, pin and boar bristle; combs, including poodle, greyhound, coarse and fine tooth; carding tools, including stripping knives, stones
selected, fitted and correctly used personal protective equipment (PPE)
maintained grooming equipment and supplies according to workplace and manufacturer instructions
completed post-grooming cleaning and housekeeping procedures
maintained records for each dog.

Knowledge evidence

Australian National Kennel Council dog breed standards
dog anatomy and physiology related to grooming procedures, including conformation features of dogs
dog coat types and colours, coat characteristics and phases of coat/hair growth
dog behaviour, anatomy and physiology related to grooming procedures and products, including: common behaviour patterns; range of movement; signs of pain, distress or illness; issues relating to brachycephalic breeds; signs of abnormalities and health concerns in dogs, including common parasitic infections
dog behaviour traits, including signs of distress or other core emotional states
industry-recognised grooming techniques for different coat types, including maintenance and restoration
types of dog grooming and finishing products
equipment used for a range of coat types and conditions
correct use and maintenance of the following grooming equipment: clippers, including correct blade selection and use of snap-on combs; scissors, including straight, curved and thinners; undercoat rake, including carding, de-shedding rake and de-matting tool; brushes, including slicker, pin and boar bristle; combs, including poodle, greyhound, coarse and fine tooth; carding tools, including stripping knives, stones
personal protective equipment, including protection for hands, face, eyes, ears and feet
safe and humane dog handling and restraint techniques and procedures
overview of types and transmission of zoonoses relevant to dogs, and methods of prevention and control
workplace policies, procedures and requirements, including: safety and emergency procedures; hygiene and infection control; waste disposal; animal welfare and humane handling; safe use of disinfectants and cleaning agents, and use of safety data sheets; cleaning techniques, equipment and materials used in a companion animal workplace; workplace guidelines and approaches to environmental sustainability, including resource use and disposal of waste; requirements of relevant record-keeping system.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret grooming equipment instruction manuals and product labels
Writing: Use industry terminology when completing grooming documents
Oral communication: Use industry terminology and give clear explanations to others relating to dog coat condition and behaviour
Numeracy: Calculate volume, weight, area, ratio, time and application rates Interpret numerical information provided with dog grooming products and equipment

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