Elements and Performance Criteria
- Assess grooming needs
- Establish grooming needs of animals with client
- Assess animal's coat length and condition, including condition of the ears, eyes and toenails in relation to its age and breed
- Check animal for parasitic infection
- Check general health and temperament of animal with the client, and document
- Report observations of the animal's condition to the client
- Inform the client of grooming procedures and give advice regarding required maintenance regimes for the animal's coat and condition
- Prepare animal and grooming environment
- Determine risks associated with grooming the animal and manage according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
- Identify appropriate grooming pattern and style in accordance with breed standards, client preference, health of the animal and condition of its coat
- Select and prepare grooming equipment and supplies relevant for the condition of the coat, its pattern and style
- Restrain the animal and handle it safely and humanely according to its age, health and breed characteristics
- Perform grooming services
- Carry out pre-bathing procedures, including brushing and de-matting, as required
- Bathe, rinse and dry animal using appropriate bathing procedures according to workplace policies and procedures
- Operate grooming equipment safely according to workplace grooming procedures and manufacturers’ instructions
- Style the animal's coat as required using industry-recognised grooming techniques and according to pattern, style and client requirements
- Complete additional grooming services as required
- Complete grooming services
- House and monitor animal until owner’s arrival
- Clean grooming equipment and area and return equipment to storage, audit supplies and document
- Collect and dispose of waste material according to environmental and legislative requirements
- Document grooming services provided and update business records for compliance and invoicing requirements
- Return animal to client, provide advice on home-grooming care and discuss any follow-up requirements
- Establish grooming needs of animals with client
- Assess animal's coat length and condition, including condition of the ears, eyes and toenails in relation to its age and breed
- Check animal for parasitic infection
- Check general health and temperament of animal with the client, and document
- Report observations of the animal's condition to the client
- Inform the client of grooming procedures and give advice regarding required maintenance regimes for the animal's coat and condition