Introduction to Pet Grooming

Start clipping — properly. This accredited short course takes you from bathing and prep into real grooming: clipping a dog from start to finish across coat types, choosing the right tools and equipment, and safe handling throughout. Best taken after Bathe & Prepare Dogs (or with equivalent industry experience bathing and preparing dogs).

How it works

• Practical component — 3 weeks (15 days) of hands-on training with our academy. The practical can also take place in your own workplace, working on dogs you're familiar with.
• Theory component — online via Heiniger Academy, with up to 6 months to complete from enrolment.
• Units of competency: ACMGRM303 — Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals; ACMGRM304 — Provide grooms on cross breed dogs; ACMGRM305 — Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements (prerequisite units are incorporated in the skill set).
• You'll build and submit a portfolio of work, and on completion receive a Statement of Attainment — usable as credit transfer toward the ACM30122 Certificate III.

Subjects covered

• Correct bathing, brushing and drying processes
• Choosing the correct tool for the job and using products to enhance the groom
• Grooming skills from clipping through to scissor work

Who it's for

Groomers-in-training ready to start clipping, home groomers who want to understand the full process, and industry workers upskilling toward accredited qualifications.

Our academy is not a Registered Training Organisation. This course is delivered in conjunction with Heiniger Academy (RTO 40888), the issuing RTO responsible for AQF certification.

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