Heiniger Academy (Short Course) - Introduction to Pet Grooming

Course Description

This short course is for persons who would like to commence clipping within the professional pet grooming services or for those home groomers that want a better understanding of the processes involved in grooming . This course is best to commence after completion of Bathe and Prepare dogs or for those that are already working in the industry. At completion of this short course, you will be able to clip a dog from start to finish for various coat types, select the correct tools and equipment for the job and use safe handling techniques.

This course is also a great way for those already in the industry that would like to hold nationally recognised qualifications within the field.

At completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the chosen units. This can be used as a Credit Transfer for those wishing to further their studies and complete the Cert III in Animal Care Services.

You will be required to upload a portfolio of work for this course. For best results we recommend you get in contact with one of our Training Centres for hands on practical training if you are new to the industry.

Job roles and titles covered by this qualification include:

• Assistant grooming attendant
• Trainee groomers
• Beginner groomers
• Mobile dog groomer

Course Information

Timeline – Theory: Up to 6 months to complete from date of enrolment.

Practical – up to 4 weeks at chosen Training Centre, confirm with chosen Training Centre for time frames.

Delivery – Blended - Online and Practical within in Training Centre

Assessments – Online based with a combination of multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, role play and practical scenario video uploads and a Grooming Diary (a series of grooming examples that includes before and after images and video footage completed during your practical placement)

Subjects covered: Correct bathing, brushing and drying processes, correct tool for the job, using products to enhance the groom and Basic Grooming skills from clipping to scissors.

Units

Core Units for this short pet/dog grooming course:

• 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