Elements and Performance Criteria
- Determine cross breed dog clipping requirements
- Use scissoring techniques on experienced dogs
- Select and use clipping equipment on experienced dogs
- Clippers are prepared and maintained during clipping.
- Safety risks when using clippers on dogs are identified and managed.
- Clippers and blades are selected for different coats types.
- Clippers and blades are selected to trim specific body areas.
- Clippers are used to trim coat on all body parts under supervision.
- Tidy a cross bred clip
- Introduce trimming and clipping to nervous or inexperienced dogs
- Dogs are assessed for potential behavioural problems related to previous negative clipping experiences.
- Inexperienced dogs are conditioned to accept handling of body areas for clipping and trimming.
- Techniques are practised to control or restrain nervous or distressed dogs during clipping and trimming.
- Scissors are used to accustom dogs to the sensation of trimming.
- Clippers are used to introduce dogs to the sensation of clipping.
- Establish cross bred clips for a range of cross bred coat types under supervision
- Clip type is selected according to coat type and individual dog’s requirements.
- Dog is prepared for clipping.
- Tools and equipment are selected and prepared for clipping different cross bred coat types.
- Clip pattern is completed using scissors, clippers, hand plucking, as appropriate for a range of cross breed coat types and needs.
- Dogs are re-assessed after their clip to ensure the clip meets client’s requirements.
- Maintenance requirements for dog coat between clipping appointments are explained to client.
- Records are updated.
- Equipment is cleaned and maintained and waste disposed of using environmentally appropriate methods.