This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to provide animal grooming services for companion animals. It addresses the requirements to maintain and restore animal comfort within an established grooming environment.

This unit is applicable to individuals who work in the companion animal industry sector where grooming services are provided under supervision. The individual is required to exhibit appropriate care for animals so that stress and discomfort is minimised. This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) generally have the same meaning in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the national model WHS legislation has not been implemented, RTOs must contextualise the unit of competency by referring to current OHS legislative requirements.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Identify breed type grooming characteristics
Establish animal profile
Evaluate animal condition
Establish owner's desired outcome
Determine and minimise the risks associated with grooming the nominated animal according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
Consider time limitations, budget and available facilities in preparing grooming plan individual animal requirements
Confirm grooming plan with supervisor based on animal and client needs
Prepare grooming equipment and supplies
Restrain animal for grooming, and monitor for signs of distress
Implement grooming techniques used to address matted or knotted coat
Groom coat to meet owner’s desired outcome
Implement techniques used to clip or file nails
Select and prepare tools to be used for coat trimming
Identify risks associated with using coat trimming equipment and minimise risks according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
Trim coat to restore animal comfort
Remove hair from ears and around eyes and feet to meet owner’s requirements and to ensure animal comfort
Bathe and dry animal to industry standard
House and monitor animal until owner arrives
Clean grooming equipment and area and return to storage, audit supplies and document
Collect waste material and dispose of according to environmental and legislative requirements
Document grooming services for invoicing
Review grooming plan with supervisor
Return animal to owner and discuss any follow up requirements

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