ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming)
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.
Overview
Where Murdoch
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How 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.
- 3 to 4 days a week on campus
- ability to identify and strictly follow workplace safety standards (working safely)
- commitment to adhering to welfare standards (performing routine welfare tasks)
- the capability to work effectively as part of a team
- respectful attitude toward staff, students, clients, and animals
- willingness to observe and communicate changes in animal behaviour
- willingness to use communication skills, particularly for discussing safety standards in team meetings (communicating hazards in the animal care environment)
- ability to relay general information to clients in person and over the phone (e.g. grooming and daycare)
- adequate fitness and mobility to support restraining and controlling dogs of various sizes (e.g. walking, lifting, restraining on the floor, standing for long periods)
- physical capability to demonstrate a range of specific tasks
- good time management, ability to work under pressure, and handle a heavy workload, with reliability in attending live work sessions and completing tasks as needed
- effective task prioritisation
- willingness and availability to meet the full-time requirements of the course
- willingness to use problem-solving skills (independent thinking, particularly in grooming standards)
- ability to work comfortably with dogs and manage any relevant allergies
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Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 1, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals | $268.40 | $80.85 | $27.25 |
| ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal | $268.40 | $80.85 | $27.25 |
| ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members | $122.00 | $36.75 | $11.00 |
| ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $292.80 | $88.20 | $51.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $27.25 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $54.50 |
|
|
$585.60 | $176.40 | $154.25 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $43.50 |
|
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $22.00 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $33.50 |
Semester 1, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,318.00 | $451.75 | $2,769.75 |
| Concession | $698.25 | $451.75 | $1,150.00 |
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| 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 | $27.25 |
| ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid | $170.80 | $51.45 | $43.50 |
| ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work | $195.20 | $58.80 | $45.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $57.00 |
|
|
$683.20 | $205.80 | $120.75 |
|
|
$732.00 | $220.50 | $120.75 |
|
|
$219.60 | $66.15 | $27.25 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,464.40 | $442.25 | $2,906.65 |
| Concession | $742.35 | $442.25 | $1,184.60 |
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, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Semester 2, 2025
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACMBEH301 Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals | $268.40 | $80.85 | $27.25 |
| ACMGEN303 Assess the welfare status of an animal | $268.40 | $80.85 | $27.25 |
| ACMGEN315 Communicate effectively with clients and team members | $122.00 | $36.75 | $11.00 |
| ACMWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | $292.80 | $88.20 | $51.25 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$146.40 | $44.10 | $27.25 |
|
|
$195.20 | $58.80 | $54.50 |
|
|
$585.60 | $176.40 | $154.25 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $43.50 |
|
|
$244.00 | $73.50 | $22.00 |
|
|
$97.60 | $29.40 | $33.50 |
Semester 2, 2025 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,318.00 | $451.75 | $2,769.75 |
| Concession | $698.25 | $451.75 | $1,150.00 |
Semester 1, 2026
Core
| 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 | $27.25 |
| ACMGEN309 Provide basic animal first aid | $170.80 | $51.45 | $43.50 |
| ACMINF301 Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work | $195.20 | $58.80 | $45.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$292.80 | $88.20 | $57.00 |
|
|
$683.20 | $205.80 | $120.75 |
|
|
$732.00 | $220.50 | $120.75 |
|
|
$219.60 | $66.15 | $27.25 |
Semester 1, 2026 fee
| Tuition fee | Resource fee | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $2,464.40 | $442.25 | $2,906.65 |
| Concession | $742.35 | $442.25 | $1,184.60 |
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.