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ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)

ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)

National ID ACM30122 State ID AD93
Qualify to work in a pet grooming salon

Gain job-ready skills for employment in any facility offering pet grooming services including, mobile or shop front salons, veterinary clinics, boarding kennels and pet retail outlets.

This is the most comprehensive qualification for pet grooming in Australia, for students with a genuine empathy for animals, a strong focus on low-stress grooming, communication skills and physical ability to work in the industry.

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CampusesMurdoch.

When Semester 2, 2023. Semester 1, 2024. Semester 2, 2024.

Study Mode On Campus.

Pet grooming is an important part of ensuring the overall welfare, health, hygiene and happiness of domestic animals. If you want to make a career out of your passion for our furry friends, this course will provide you with specialised training in all aspects of pet grooming services.

Learn from our team of experienced lecturers who can guide you to build a solid skillset in pet grooming, with a strong focus on low stress grooming and best industry practice. Grow your knowledge in providing a high standard of hygiene grooming for domestic pets including washing, brushing and drying dogs, product selection, using grooming tools and equipment, as well as specific grooming for different dog breeds and coats.

This is the most comprehensive qualification for pet grooming in Australia, and you’ll gain job ready skills for employment in any facility offering pet grooming services including, mobile or shop front salons, veterinary clinics, boarding kennels and pet retail outlets.

Students must have a genuine empathy for animals along with the communication skills and physical ability to successfully perform work placement in the pet grooming industry.

Study in specialist facilities

Our Murdoch campus has a dedicated Pet Grooming Clinic open to the general public which provides a simulated workplace environment. Students can gain hands-on experience in a real-life setting serving clients, taking care of animals and advancing their skills in pet grooming.

 

  • salon reception and housekeeping duties
  • grooming procedures for different coat types
  • handling and behaviour
  • grooming services for pets
  • patience and genuine empathy for animals
  • customer service skills
  • cleanliness and professionalism
  • first aid and infection control. 

In order to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, you must take into account the essential skills and knowledge required to undertake this training.

  • good time management and the ability to work with tight deadlines
  • ability to strictly follow workplace safety standards
  • an eye for detail and a creative flair
  • critical thinking skills
  • good communication skills.

Important information

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Semester 1, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 1, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals $268.40 $80.85 $26.50
ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal $268.40 $80.85 $26.50
ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members $122.00 $36.75 $10.75
ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $292.80 $88.20 $49.75
National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
$244.00 $73.50 $21.50
Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals
$585.60 $176.40 $150.00
Condition animal behaviour
$292.80 $88.20 $55.50
Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
$195.20 $58.80 $53.00
Provide reception services for an animal care facility
$146.40 $44.10 $26.50
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
$97.60 $29.40 $32.50
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $2,513.20 $452.50 $2,965.70
Concession $757.05 $452.50 $1,209.55

Semester 2, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ACMGEN304 Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces $170.80 $51.45 $26.50
ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid $170.80 $51.45 $42.25
ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work $195.20 $58.80 $44.50
National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition
$219.60 $66.15 $26.50
Provide general care of domestic dogs
$97.60 $29.40 $42.25
Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
$732.00 $220.50 $117.50
Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
$683.20 $205.80 $117.50
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $2,269.20 $417.00 $2,686.20
Concession $683.55 $417.00 $1,100.55

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals $268.40 $80.85 $26.50
ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal $268.40 $80.85 $26.50
ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members $122.00 $36.75 $10.75
ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $292.80 $88.20 $49.75
National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
$244.00 $73.50 $21.50
Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals
$585.60 $176.40 $150.00
Condition animal behaviour
$292.80 $88.20 $55.50
Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
$195.20 $58.80 $53.00
Provide reception services for an animal care facility
$146.40 $44.10 $26.50
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
$97.60 $29.40 $32.50
Semester 2, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $2,513.20 $452.50 $2,965.70
Concession $757.05 $452.50 $1,209.55

Semester 1, 2025

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ACMGEN304 Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces $170.80 $51.45 $26.50
ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid $170.80 $51.45 $42.25
ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work $195.20 $58.80 $44.50
National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition
$219.60 $66.15 $26.50
Provide general care of domestic dogs
$97.60 $29.40 $42.25
Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
$732.00 $220.50 $117.50
Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
$683.20 $205.80 $117.50
Semester 1, 2025 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $2,269.20 $417.00 $2,686.20
Concession $683.55 $417.00 $1,100.55

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2023

Details

Duration 2 Semesters
When Semester 2, 2023
Where Murdoch
How On Campus

Units and fees

Semester 2, 2023

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals $268.40 $80.85 $25.75
ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal $268.40 $80.85 $25.75
ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members $122.00 $36.75 $10.50
ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $292.80 $88.20 $48.25
National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Deliver and monitor a service to customers
$244.00 $73.50 $21.00
Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals
$585.60 $176.40 $145.50
Condition animal behaviour
$292.80 $88.20 $53.75
Bath, dry and brush domestic dogs
$195.20 $58.80 $51.25
Provide reception services for an animal care facility
$146.40 $44.10 $25.75
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
$97.60 $29.40 $31.50
Semester 2, 2023 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $2,513.20 $439.00 $2,952.20
Concession $757.05 $439.00 $1,196.05

Semester 1, 2024

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
ACMGEN304 Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces $170.80 $51.45 $25.75
ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid $170.80 $51.45 $41.00
ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work $195.20 $58.80 $43.00
National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Enhance companion animal coat and skin condition
$219.60 $66.15 $25.75
Provide general care of domestic dogs
$97.60 $29.40 $41.00
Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements
$732.00 $220.50 $114.00
Perform grooms on cross breed dogs
$683.20 $205.80 $114.00
Semester 1, 2024 fee
  Tuition fee Resource fee Total fee*
General $2,269.20 $404.50 $2,673.70
Concession $683.55 $404.50 $1,088.05

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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