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Career Start – ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services

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About Course

ACM30122 is a nationally recognised qualification for individuals pursuing a career as professional dog groomers. It is the top grooming education course in Australia, equipping students with a profound understanding of the knowledge, skills, and techniques required to excel in the pet industry as dog groomers.

​Throughout the dog grooming course, students immerse themselves in the art of dog grooming, focusing on a wide range of essential tasks such as brushing, combing, nail clipping, ear cleaning, bathing, drying techniques, clipping, scissor finishing techniques, and precise pattern setting for different breeds. With a strong emphasis on acquiring grooming skills, students learn to master the intricacies of breed profiles, enhance speed and efficiency, and unlock their maximum grooming potential.

​The dog grooming course curriculum ensures that students cultivate a proficient, responsible, and professional approach to grooming, fostering the development of highly qualified industry professionals. Under the guidance and expertise of qualified grooming instructors, students acquire the techniques and skills necessary to achieve competence in the field of professional pet grooming and styling.

​Hands-on grooming and handling techniques are complemented by a well-structured self-study program, providing a comprehensive and well-rounded learning experience.

Qualification details: National Training Register – ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services

 

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What Will You Learn?

  • You will earn a nationally recognised Cert III in animal care - grooming - making you a professional and very employable to pooch lovers everywhere.

Course Content

Core Units
Packaging rules To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 17 units of competency: 7 core units plus 10 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services choose: at least 9 units from the electives in Groups A to D up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) choose: at least 4 units from the electives in Group A up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) choose: all 6 units from the electives in Group B up to 4 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service) choose: the following units from Group C: ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs ACMGEN305 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers at least 1 more unit from the electives in Group C up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming, Customer Service).

  • ACMBEH301 – Identify behaviours and interact safely with animals
  • ACMGEN303 – Assess the welfare status of an animal
  • ACMGEN304 – Promote positive wellbeing in self and others in animal care workplaces
  • ACMWHS301 – Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  • ACMGEN309 – Provide basic animal first aid
  • ACMGEN315 – Communicate effectively with clients and team members
  • ACMINF301 – Comply with infection control policies and procedures in animal care work
  • Quiz

Elective Units – Group A Animal care
Packaging rules To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 17 units of competency: 7 core units plus 10 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services choose: at least 9 units from the electives in Groups A to D up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) choose: at least 4 units from the electives in Group A up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) choose: all 6 units from the electives in Group B up to 4 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service) choose: the following units from Group C: ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs ACMGEN305 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers at least 1 more unit from the electives in Group C up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming, Customer Service).

Elective Units – Group B Pet Grooming
Packaging rules To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 17 units of competency: 7 core units plus 10 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services choose: at least 9 units from the electives in Groups A to D up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) choose: at least 4 units from the electives in Group A up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) choose: all 6 units from the electives in Group B up to 4 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service) choose: the following units from Group C: ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs ACMGEN305 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers at least 1 more unit from the electives in Group C up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming, Customer Service).

Elective Units – Group C Customer Service
Packaging rules To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 17 units of competency: 7 core units plus 10 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services choose: at least 9 units from the electives in Groups A to D up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) choose: at least 4 units from the electives in Group A up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) choose: all 6 units from the electives in Group B up to 4 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service) choose: the following units from Group C: ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs ACMGEN305 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers at least 1 more unit from the electives in Group C up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming, Customer Service).

Elective Units – Group D General Electives
Packaging rules To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in: 17 units of competency: 7 core units plus 10 elective units. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Electives can be chosen to provide a general qualification or a qualification with a specialisation. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services choose: at least 9 units from the electives in Groups A to D up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Animal Care) choose: at least 4 units from the electives in Group A up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming) choose: all 6 units from the electives in Group B up to 4 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. For the award of the Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Customer Service) choose: the following units from Group C: ACMGEN205 Source and provide information for animal care needs ACMGEN305 Provide advice on companion animal selection and general care BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers at least 1 more unit from the electives in Group C up to 6 units from the electives listed in Groups A to D (not already selected) up to 1 unit from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. Where two specialisations are completed, award of the qualification would read (for example), Certificate III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming, Customer Service).

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