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ACMGRM302 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform a cross breed clip

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ACMGRM302 - Perform a cross breed clip
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and clip the different coat types that occur in cross breed dogs.The unit applies to individuals working in the companion animal industry sector where cross breed dog grooming services are provided. They take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. This includes using discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine cross breed dog clipping requirements
  • Evaluate coat characteristics
  • Investigate dog’s history and experience of clipping
  • Clarify client requirements
  • Evaluate coat condition and impact on general health of dog and report to client to determine dog’s clipping needs
  • Plan individual dog’s clipping needs
       
Element: Use scissoring techniques on experienced dogs
  • Select scissors for different cross bred coat types and different body areas
  • Prepare scissors and maintain during use according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications
  • Identify and manage safety risks when using scissors around dogs
  • Use scissors to trim coat on all body areas under supervision
       
Element: Select and use clipping equipment on experienced dogs
  • Prepare and maintain clippers during clipping according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications
  • Identify and manage safety risks when using clippers on dogs
  • Select clippers and blades for different coat types
  • Select clippers and blades to trim specific body areas
  • Use clippers to trim coat on all body parts under supervision
       
Element: Tidy a cross bred clip
  • Identify and evaluate a range of clip types for cross bred dogs
  • Determine previous clip shape
  • Plan procedure to restore previous clip style
  • Restore previous clip style using clippers and scissors
  • Use plucking or other techniques to complete cross bred clip
       
Element: Introduce trimming and clipping to nervous or inexperienced dogs
  • Assess dogs for potential behavioural problems related to previous negative clipping experiences
  • Condition inexperienced dogs to accept handling of body areas for clipping and trimming
  • Practice techniques to control or restrain nervous or distressed dogs during clipping and trimming
  • Use scissors to accustom dogs to the sensation of trimming
  • Use clippers to introduce dogs to the sensation of clipping
       
Element: Establish cross bred clips for a range of cross bred coat types under supervision
  • Select clip type according to coat type and individual dog’s requirements
  • Prepare dog for clipping
  • Select and prepare tools and equipment for clipping different cross bred coat types according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications
  • Complete clip pattern using scissors, clippers, hand plucking, as appropriate for a range of cross breed coat types and needs
  • Reassess dogs after their clip to ensure the clip meets client’s requirements
  • Explain maintenance requirements for dog coat between clipping appointments to client
  • Update records according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Clean and maintain equipment according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications and dispose of waste using environmentally appropriate methods
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Evaluate coat characteristics 
Investigate dog’s history and experience of clipping 
Clarify client requirements 
Evaluate coat condition and impact on general health of dog and report to client to determine dog’s clipping needs 
Plan individual dog’s clipping needs 
Select scissors for different cross bred coat types and different body areas 
Prepare scissors and maintain during use according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications 
Identify and manage safety risks when using scissors around dogs 
Use scissors to trim coat on all body areas under supervision 
Prepare and maintain clippers during clipping according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications 
Identify and manage safety risks when using clippers on dogs 
Select clippers and blades for different coat types 
Select clippers and blades to trim specific body areas 
Use clippers to trim coat on all body parts under supervision 
Identify and evaluate a range of clip types for cross bred dogs 
Determine previous clip shape 
Plan procedure to restore previous clip style 
Restore previous clip style using clippers and scissors 
Use plucking or other techniques to complete cross bred clip 
Assess dogs for potential behavioural problems related to previous negative clipping experiences 
Condition inexperienced dogs to accept handling of body areas for clipping and trimming 
Practice techniques to control or restrain nervous or distressed dogs during clipping and trimming 
Use scissors to accustom dogs to the sensation of trimming 
Use clippers to introduce dogs to the sensation of clipping 
Select clip type according to coat type and individual dog’s requirements 
Prepare dog for clipping 
Select and prepare tools and equipment for clipping different cross bred coat types according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications 
Complete clip pattern using scissors, clippers, hand plucking, as appropriate for a range of cross breed coat types and needs 
Reassess dogs after their clip to ensure the clip meets client’s requirements 
Explain maintenance requirements for dog coat between clipping appointments to client 
Update records according to organisational policies and procedures 
Clean and maintain equipment according to organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications and dispose of waste using environmentally appropriate methods 

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