The important thing to remember when gathering evidence is that the more evidence the better - that is, the more evidence you gather to demonstrate your skills, the more confident an assessor can be that you have learned the skills not just at one point in time, but are continuing to apply and develop those skills (as opposed to just learning for the test!). Furthermore, one piece of evidence that you collect will not usualy demonstrate all the required criteria for a unit of competency, whereas multiple overlapping pieces of evidence will usually do the trick!
From the Wiki University
What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?
Determine cross breed dog clipping requirements
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Coat characteristics are evaluated. Completed |
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Dog’s history and experience of clipping is investigated. Completed |
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Client requirements are clarified. Completed |
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Coat condition and impact on general health of dog are evaluated and reported to client to determine dog’s clipping needs. Completed |
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Individual dog’s clipping needs are planned. Completed |
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Use scissoring techniques on experienced dogs
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Scissors are selected for different cross bred coat types and different body areas. Completed |
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Scissors are prepared and maintained during use. Completed |
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Safety risks when using scissors around dogs are identified and managed. Completed |
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Scissors are used to trim coat on all body areas under supervision. Completed |
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Select and use clipping equipment on experienced dogs
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Clippers are prepared and maintained during clipping. Completed |
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Safety risks when using clippers on dogs are identified and managed. Completed |
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Clippers and blades are selected for different coats types. Completed |
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Clippers and blades are selected to trim specific body areas. Completed |
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Clippers are prepared and maintained during clipping. Completed |
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Clippers are used to trim coat on all body parts under supervision. Completed |
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Tidy a cross bred clip
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Range of clip types for cross bred dogs are identified and evaluated. Completed |
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Previous clip shape is determined. Completed |
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Procedure to restore previous clip style is planned. Completed |
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Previous clip style is restored using clippers and scissors. Completed |
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Plucking or other techniques are used to complete cross bred clip. Completed |
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Introduce trimming and clipping to nervous or inexperienced dogs
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Dogs are assessed for potential behavioural problems related to previous negative clipping experiences. Completed |
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Inexperienced dogs are conditioned to accept handling of body areas for clipping and trimming. Completed |
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Techniques are practised to control or restrain nervous or distressed dogs during clipping and trimming. Completed |
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Scissors are used to accustom dogs to the sensation of trimming. Completed |
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Clippers are used to introduce dogs to the sensation of clipping. Completed |
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Establish cross bred clips for a range of cross bred coat types under supervision
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Clip type is selected according to coat type and individual dog’s requirements. Completed |
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Dog is prepared for clipping. Completed |
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Tools and equipment are selected and prepared for clipping different cross bred coat types. Completed |
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Clip pattern is completed using scissors, clippers, hand plucking, as appropriate for a range of cross breed coat types and needs. Completed |
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Dogs are re-assessed after their clip to ensure the clip meets client’s requirements. Completed |
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Maintenance requirements for dog coat between clipping appointments are explained to client. Completed |
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Records are updated. Completed |
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Equipment is cleaned and maintained and waste disposed of using environmentally appropriate methods. Completed |
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