CERTIFICATE III
ACM30417
DENTOS Pet Stylist Academy RTO 2875


You will learn the basic skills and knowledge of animal care to prepare you for work in the animal industry. This course is designed to give you exposure to the Animal Services industry.
If you love animals and the idea of working in an animal care role, this course is the ideal starting point. You’ll gain introductory skills and knowledge to care for animals in a range of environments, or to lead you to further study.
The curriculum has been designed to ensure that the students perform in a skillful, responsible, and professional manner and that their scope of knowledge creates highly qualified professionals. Under the direction and instruction of seasoned professionals, students acquire the techniques and skills necessary for competence in the field of animal industry. Practical training and handling techniques are complemented by a structured self-study program. These elements are the foundation of the course.
Fundamental to the method of instruction and content of the training is the student’s capacity for growth.
Subjects covered in the qualification:
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Dog Breeds and Coat Types
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Dog Anatomy and Behaviours
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Diseases and Infection control
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WH&S
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Dog behaviour and handling
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Customer Relations and Salon (or mobile) procedures
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Pet First Aid
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Bathing and Drying different coat types
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Scissoring, also use of thinning shears
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Clipping, using clippers, maintenance, using snap on combs and being able to apply on different coat lengths
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Demoulting and Stripping dogs coat.
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Perform grooming on different coat types
Units:
Work effectively in the companion animal industry
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Provide reception services for an animal care facility
Provide information on companion animals, products and services
Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
Organise workplace information
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Provide enrichment for animals
Provide basic first aid for animals
Provide basic care of dogs
Complete animal care hygiene routines
Maintain and monitor animal health and well being
Provide grooming services for companion animal comfort
Provide companion animal hydro-bathing services
Perform dog grooms on different coat types
Perform a cross breed clip
ACMCAS301
ACMWHS301
ACMGAS207
ACMGAS209
ACMINF301
BSBINM301
ACMSUS201
ACMGAS302
ACMGAS206
ACMSPE304
ACMGAS203
ACMGAS301
ACMCAS306
ACMCAS307
ACMGRM301
ACMGRM302
Course Information
Investment:
$7,500
Course Dates 2021:
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1st February - 26th February
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1st March - 26th March
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19th April - 14th May
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17th May - 11th June
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12th July - 6th August
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16th August - 10th September
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11th October - 5th November
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8th November - 3rd December
Course Duration:
Tourist Visa
Theory - Self Paced (Online)
Practical - 4 Weeks at Academy
* Online study is done in the students own time prior to attending the practical training.
Working Holiday Visa
Theory - Self Paced (Online)
Practical - 4 Weeks at Academy
* Online study is done in the students own time prior to attending the practical training.
Student Visa
Theory - Self Paced (Online)
Practical - 20 Weeks at Academy
* Additional time allocated for students to attend English lessons (additional cost) to ensure they reach the minimum English standard prior to attending the training block.
Course Times:
Monday - Friday
9am - 4pm
Delivery Mode:
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Blended
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On Campus
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RPL (Recognised Prior Learning)
Course Training:
The Pet Stylist Academy provides the training and assessment of this qualification on behalf of Dentos Pet Stylist Academy at their Broadbeach Academy
Course Materials:
All text books and online training materials are provided in the course investment.