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Grooming Traineeships Information Sheet
What is a Grooming Traineeship?
A grooming traineeship is a government-recognised training program that creates a pathway for aspiring groomers to enter the industry. The trainee will gain the qualification ACM30122 Cert III in Animal Care Services Pet Grooming, while learning grooming skills and industry-based knowledge in a workplace environment. Trainees engage in a 2-year full-time (or part-time) commitment, receiving hands-on training on the job while completing theoretical components online. This setup offers a practical, mutually beneficial solution for both employers and trainees in the grooming industry, by creating qualified, experienced professionals.
Extended Learning Period:
Trainees receive two years to learn the skills thoroughly, reducing the pressure and stress associated with faster-paced training.
Regulated Training
Ensures that the industry maintains high standards as trainees finish with recognized qualifications.
Cost Efficiency
Course fees are greatly reduced and, depending on the state, may be Government subsided.
Guided Support:
Employers receive guidance on teaching methodologies, ensuring high-quality training.
Long-Term Commitment:
Trainees are committed to their employer, and vice versa, for the duration of the traineeship and typically beyond, providing stability and job security.
How It Works
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Eligibility Criteria:
The trainee will be hired under a normal employment contract (full-time or part-time) by an eligible grooming business. The trainee must be supervised and supported by a supervisor who is qualified or has equivalent experience. This requires the business to have someone on hand who possesses the necessary expertise and skills to effectively mentor the trainee. This ensures the trainee will gain the necessary guidance and experience to become a qualified groomer at the end of the traineeship.
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SIGN UP PROCESS:
The trainee is registered through an Apprenticeship Centre and signed up with a Registered Training Organization (RTO). The grooming business will arrange the appropriate paperwork to complete.
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Training Strategy
The trainee will be taught all practical application ON THE JOB. The trainee is only needed to be at their place of work, they do not go to TAFE to learn their skills.. All theory is done online, and the RTO will organise assessment. The trainee is allocated one day of study per month (paid) to dedicate to online theory. The rest of the online theory is done in their own time. Employers are given a detailed training strategy to ensure the trainee learns effectively over two years, balancing practical business needs with educational outcomes.
Course Fees
The cost of the course varies by state and depends on available government subsidies. The course fee is heavily discounted when offered through a traineeship structure compared to completing the same course outside of a traineeship, and the RTO has available payment plans.
The cost of the course varies by state and depends on available government subsidies. The course fee is heavily discounted when offered through a traineeship structure compared to completing the same course outside of a traineeship, and the RTO has available payment plans.
The decision on who pays the course fee—whether the employer or the employee—is mutually agreed upon. Typically, the trainee covers the cost since they will ultimately own the qualification. Payment plans are an option, making it feasible for the fee to be spread out weekly, ranging from $12 to $40 per week. This figure is a generalisation and will depend on the specific grooming business conditions. Ask your potential employer for actual figures.
Frequently Asked Questions
A grooming traineeship aims to solve the shortage of qualified groomers by providing on-the-job training under a government-recognized qualification. It creates a skilled workforce within the grooming industry, offering a practical solution for businesses struggling to find or afford qualified help.
A grooming traineeship lasts for two years full-time and between two and four years part-time (depending on how quickly the online theory is completed). This duration allows trainees ample time to learn the necessary skills thoroughly and become proficient groomers.
Trainees will complete the ACM30122 Cert III in Animal Care Services Pet Grooming, a recognized qualification issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). See the attached information sheet on the qualification.
The traineeship award wage varies based on the trainee’s age and can be determined using the Fair Work wage calculator available at [Fair Work Wage Calculator]
Upon completing the traineeship, trainees receive a qualification as a qualified dog groomer. The end of the traineeship marks a transition into a new phase of the professional relationship, a new employment contract will be signed and the trainee will receive a pay increase to the appropriate level of a qualified professional.
Your Next Step
Contact Your Employer or apply for an advertised job through Paws on Recruitment: The next step is for your employer to arrange the appropriate sign-up paperwork. You can also contact your local Apprenticeship Centre for more information on support for the trainee.
Grooming Traineeships are not very common!
If you have been given the opportunity to join the grooming industry through the structure of a traineeship, don’t delay. Grooming Traineeships are the best pathway to gaining necessary skills and experience to become a quailed per groomer.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us via email or phone, or send us a message using the contact form.
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