Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to style the different coat types that occur in dog breed groups recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council.
The unit applies to individuals who work in the companion animal industry sector where specialist breed-specific grooming services are provided. These individuals 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify dogs within the specific breed group as recognised in Australia | 1.1 Determine classification of the dog breed 1.2 Identify the range of dogs and coat types within the breed group 1.3 Identify requirements of the breed for grooming to show standards, and confirm with client |
2. Prepare dog for styling | 2.1 Identify and recognise signs of behaviour traits and ill health 2.2 Perform external evacuation of animal’s anal glands if required 2.3 Use safe and effective techniques to restrain dog and monitor for signs of stress 2.4 Wash dogs according to coat types and condition 2.5 Apply products to coats to manage styling techniques for specific breed coat types 2.6 Dry coats according to coat types and specific breed standards |
3. Clean, trim or pluck specific breed coat furnishings | 3.1 Trim nails 3.2 Clean eyes and trim or pluck surrounding hair according to breed standards 3.3 Clean ears and trim or pluck hair according to breed standards 3.4 Remove stains from white or light coloured coats 3.5 Clean face wrinkles 3.6 Trim feet hair |
4. Groom and style specific breed group coats | 4.1 Identify grooming styles for specific breed and coat types 4.2 Perform techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for specific breed and coat types 4.3 Use grooming techniques to complete specific group breed styles 4.4 Use scissoring and hand finishing techniques to complete clipping of specific group breed |
5. Complete post-styling procedures | 5.1 Explain techniques for maintaining breed and coat types between styling sessions to clients 5.2 Create or update client's record 5.3 Clean and maintain equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions and industry standards 5.4 Clean styling area and dispose of waste with consideration to WHS, environmental and biosecurity hazards |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Oral communication | Use questioning techniques and active listening to clarify, discuss and confirm grooming requirements with clients |
Navigate the world of work | Follow legislative requirements relating to own role and work area |
Sectors
Grooming (GRM)