Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ACMGRM405 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat types

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMGRM405 - Carry out styling on cats of different breeds and coat types
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to style the different coat types that occur in cat breeds.The unit applies to individuals who work in the companion animal industry sector where cat-specific grooming services are typically provided for hygiene and comfort purposes. They analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities and demonstrate deep knowledge in a specific technical area. No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. Work health and safety and animal welfare legislation applies to workers in this industry. Requirements vary between industry sectors and state/territory jurisdictions. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority for specific requirements.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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify cats within recognised cat breed groups
  • Determine which breed group the cat is in as recognised by the Coordinating Cat Council of Australia
  • Identify the range of cats and coat types within the determined group
  • Identify the requirements of cats within breed group for grooming to show standards
       
Element: Plan styling for individual cat’s needs
  • Identify and recognise signs of behaviour traits and ill health
  • Determine the risks associated with grooming cats and minimise according to WHS and animal welfare requirements
  • Evaluate coat condition and impact on general health of cat, and discuss with client to determine the cat’s styling needs
       
Element: Prepare cats for styling
  • Use safe and effective techniques to restrain cats for styling and monitor for signs of stress
  • Trim nails and apply nail caps if requested
  • Clip cats to remove mats if it is determined that this is the best option for cat health and comfort, or if a full-clip has been requested by client
  • Groom cats to remove excess coat, knots, mats and debris
  • Perform sanitary or belly clip if required
  • Perform external evacuation of anal glands if required
  • Perform face trim as required by breed standard, if required
       
Element: Wash and dry cats
  • Select and prepare cat bathing products according to skin and coat types
  • Use bathing techniques and products to clean cats and enhance coat properties
  • Clean eyes, ears and face wrinkles
  • Dry coats according to coat types and breed requirements
  • Apply post-wash grooming products to manage coat and skin characteristics
       
Element: Groom and style cat coats
  • Identify clip styles for cat breeds and coat types
  • Perform techniques used to establish and maintain clip types for cat breeds and coat types
  • Use scissoring and hand finishing techniques to complete styling of cat breeds
  • Use grooming techniques to complete cat breed standards and coat types
       
Element: Complete post-styling procedures
  • Explain techniques for maintaining breed and coat types between styling sessions to clients
  • Create or update client records according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry standards
  • Clean styling area and dispose of waste with consideration to WHS, environmental and biosecurity hazards
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine which breed group the cat is in as recognised by the Coordinating Cat Council of Australia 
Identify the range of cats and coat types within the determined group 
Identify the requirements of cats within breed group for grooming to show standards 
Identify and recognise signs of behaviour traits and ill health 
Determine the risks associated with grooming cats and minimise according to WHS and animal welfare requirements 
Evaluate coat condition and impact on general health of cat, and discuss with client to determine the cat’s styling needs 
Use safe and effective techniques to restrain cats for styling and monitor for signs of stress 
Trim nails and apply nail caps if requested 
Clip cats to remove mats if it is determined that this is the best option for cat health and comfort, or if a full-clip has been requested by client 
Groom cats to remove excess coat, knots, mats and debris 
Perform sanitary or belly clip if required 
Perform external evacuation of anal glands if required 
Perform face trim as required by breed standard, if required 
Select and prepare cat bathing products according to skin and coat types 
Use bathing techniques and products to clean cats and enhance coat properties 
Clean eyes, ears and face wrinkles 
Dry coats according to coat types and breed requirements 
Apply post-wash grooming products to manage coat and skin characteristics 
Identify clip styles for cat breeds and coat types 
Perform techniques used to establish and maintain clip types for cat breeds and coat types 
Use scissoring and hand finishing techniques to complete styling of cat breeds 
Use grooming techniques to complete cat breed standards and coat types 
Explain techniques for maintaining breed and coat types between styling sessions to clients 
Create or update client records according to organisational policies and procedures 
Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry standards 
Clean styling area and dispose of waste with consideration to WHS, environmental and biosecurity hazards 

Forms

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