Animal groomer
Ararat Barks and Bubbles

If you are interested in this exciting Work Experience (WE) opportunity, please contact CGLLEN for specific information regarding student requirements for placements- swl@cgllen.org.au or 5352 3266. Operating at a location in the township, this Ararat business provides quality pet grooming services and care for pets from across the Central Grampians area. Services include, dog wash, blow dry, clipping, deshed and pamper grooming, nail trimming and flea and tick preventative grooming.
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Owner, Kendra is very passionate about what she does for the care for people's pets. If you are motivated and enthusiastic about learning about a career in animal care and handling, please talk to your careers teacher today about how to apply.

Skills You Might Learn

Students may have the opportunity to attain a broad range of skills while on placement. These will include valuable general employability skills such as:
- Effective communication.
- Teamwork.
- Problem solving.
- Initiative and enterprise.
- Planning and organising.
- Self-management.
- Learning.
- Technology.
- Liaising and working with colleagues, bosses, customers/clients, and suppliers.
Students may attain vital industry specific skills which will also relate to their studies such as:
- Hands-on practical experience.
- Observing and learning from industry qualified and experienced professionals.
- Working in real-life scenarios and environments.
- Working with tools and equipment necessary to the occupation and business.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Students will be responsible or asked to observe the following tasks;
- Assisting in grooming pets under high level supervision.
- Customer service and greeting people and their pets.
- Assisting pets and their owners to access services.
- Restocking and preparation of grooming facilities.
- All related cleaning as directed by the workplace supervisor.

Student Requirements

Students under 15 years of age are NOT permitted to undertake work experience involving direct contact with animals. They may however, undertake other activities that are safe and suitable, for example, preparing feeds. Students are encouraged to consider a WE placement to develop skills learned from their Work-Related Skills subject. The following requirements must be met;
- Students are required to have completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) modules- General module and any applicable industry OH&S modules.
- Students must maintain a diary or logbook and/or complete work experience assignment and other tasks that have been set by the school.
- Students must adhere to strict Privacy and Confidentiality policy and procedures.
- Students must have a willingness to learn and be able to follow instructions carefully and competently.
- Students must be willing to communicate clearly and work as a productive team member.
- Personal mobile phones are not required and should only be used out of work hours or on offsite meal breaks.

Dress Requirements

To be discussed with employer prior to commencement. Taking part in maintenance duties will require long pants and a long sleeved shirt; enclosed shoes. A hat and sunscreen will be required during outside activities during the warmer months.

Special Transport Requirements

The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) is responsible for the student’s transport to and from the workplace. If it is proposed that the student may need to undertake vehicle travel with their employer and/or supervisor during the arrangement (including transporting the student to and/or from the workplace), the employer must complete the Work Experience Travel and Accommodation Form. The student or the parent/guardian (where the student is under 18 years of age) must give their consent by also completing this form. If transport is presenting a problem, please contact CGLLEN to discuss available options and support that can be provided. Email: SWL@cgllen.org.au Phone: 03 5352 3266.