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Evidence Guide: ACMGRM401A - Carry out breed standard styling on Gun dog, Working dog and Hound dog breed groups

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ACMGRM401A - Carry out breed standard styling on Gun dog, Working dog and Hound dog breed groups

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Identify dogs within the Gun dog breed group as recognised in Australia

  1. Classification as Gun dog is determined.
  2. Range of dogs and coat types within the Gun dog group are identified.
  3. Requirements of the breed for grooming to show standards are identified.
Classification as Gun dog is determined.

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Range of dogs and coat types within the Gun dog group are identified.

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Requirements of the breed for grooming to show standards are identified.

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Identify dogs within the Working dog breed group as recognised in Australia

  1. Classification as Working dog breed is determined.
  2. Range of dogs and coat types within the Working dog group are identified.
  3. Requirements of the breed for grooming to show standards are identified.
Classification as Working dog breed is determined.

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Range of dogs and coat types within the Working dog group are identified.

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Requirements of the breed for grooming to show standards are identified.

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Identify dogs within the Hound breed group as recognised in Australia

  1. Classification as Hound breed is determined
  2. Range of dogs and coat types within the Hound group are identified
  3. Requirements of the breed for grooming to show standards are identified.
Classification as Hound breed is determined

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Range of dogs and coat types within the Hound group are identified

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Requirements of the breed for grooming to show standards are identified.

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Prepare Gun dog and Working dog group dogs for styling

  1. External evacuation of animal’s anal glands is performed, if required.
  2. Dogs are washed according to coat types and condition.
  3. Products are applied to coats to manage styling techniques for Gun dog coat types.
  4. Products are applied to coats to manage styling techniques for Working dog group coat types.
  5. Coats are dried according to coat types and Gun dog breed standards.
  6. Coats are dried according to coat types and Working dog breed standards.
External evacuation of animal’s anal glands is performed, if required.

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Dogs are washed according to coat types and condition.

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Products are applied to coats to manage styling techniques for Gun dog coat types.

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Products are applied to coats to manage styling techniques for Working dog group coat types.

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Coats are dried according to coat types and Gun dog breed standards.

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Coats are dried according to coat types and Working dog breed standards.

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Clean, trim or pluck Gun dog and Working dog group coat furnishings

  1. Nails are trimmed.
  2. Eyes are cleaned and surrounding hair trimmed or plucked according to breed standards.
  3. Ears are cleaned and hair trimmed or plucked according to breed standards.
  4. Stains are removed from white or light coloured coats.
  5. Face wrinkles are cleaned.
  6. Feet hair is trimmed.
Nails are trimmed.

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Eyes are cleaned and surrounding hair trimmed or plucked according to breed standards.

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Ears are cleaned and hair trimmed or plucked according to breed standards.

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Stains are removed from white or light coloured coats.

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Face wrinkles are cleaned.

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Feet hair is trimmed.

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Groom and style Gun dog group coats

  1. Grooming styles for Gun dog group breeds and coat types are identified.
  2. Techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for Gun dog group breeds and coat types are performed.
  3. Grooming techniques are used to complete Gun dog group breeds styles.
  4. Scissoring and hand finishing techniques are used to complete clipping of Gun dog group breeds.
Grooming styles for Gun dog group breeds and coat types are identified.

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Techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for Gun dog group breeds and coat types are performed.

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Grooming techniques are used to complete Gun dog group breeds styles.

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Scissoring and hand finishing techniques are used to complete clipping of Gun dog group breeds.

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Groom and style Working dog group breeds and coat types

  1. Grooming styles for Working dog group breeds and coat types are identified.
  2. Techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for Working dog group breeds and coat types are performed.
  3. Grooming techniques are used to complete Working dog group breeds styles.
  4. Scissoring and hand finishing techniques are used to complete clipping of Working dog group breeds.
Grooming styles for Working dog group breeds and coat types are identified.

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Techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for Working dog group breeds and coat types are performed.

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Grooming techniques are used to complete Working dog group breeds styles.

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Scissoring and hand finishing techniques are used to complete clipping of Working dog group breeds.

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Groom and style Hound group breeds and coat types

  1. Grooming styles for Hound group breeds and coat types are identified.
  2. Techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for Hound group breeds and coat types are performed.
  3. Grooming techniques are used to complete Hound group breeds styles.
  4. Scissoring and hand finishing techniques are used to complete clipping of Hound group breeds.
Grooming styles for Hound group breeds and coat types are identified.

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Techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles for Hound group breeds and coat types are performed.

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Grooming techniques are used to complete Hound group breeds styles.

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Scissoring and hand finishing techniques are used to complete clipping of Hound group breeds.

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Complete post styling procedures

  1. Techniques for maintaining breed and coat types between styling sessions are explained to clients.
  2. Records are updated.
  3. Equipment is cleaned and maintained.
  4. Styling area is cleaned and waste disposed of with consideration to environmental and biosecurity hazards.
Techniques for maintaining breed and coat types between styling sessions are explained to clients.

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Records are updated.

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Equipment is cleaned and maintained.

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Styling area is cleaned and waste disposed of with consideration to environmental and biosecurity hazards.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this Unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this Unit. Assessors should ensure that candidates can:

assess health and condition of animal's coat and determine styling requirements with client/owner

follow workplace instructions to apply industry recognised grooming and styling techniques to establish/maintain/restore coat, breed and conformation features for Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breeds

handle dogs in a safe and humane manner

select, use and maintain grooming and styling equipment and supplies in accordance with organisational standards and manufacturers' specifications

build relationships and communicate effectively with clients relating to the on-going management of grooming and styling of their Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breed group dogs

maintain records and follow-up with clients as required.

The skills and knowledge required to carry out breed standard styling on Gun, Working dog and Hound dog breed groups must be transferable to a range of work environments and contexts and include the ability to deal with unplanned events.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of this Unit is to be practical in nature and will be most appropriately assessed in companion animal organisations that offer specialist Gun dog, Working dog and Hound specific breed group dog grooming and styling services aligned with Australian dog breed standards or in a situation that reproduces normal work conditions.

There must be access to a range of dog breeds and coat types from the Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breed groups as well as relevant information, equipment and/or resources to enable one to demonstrate competence.

Method of assessment

To ensure consistency of performance, competency must be demonstrated, to industry recognised grooming and styling techniques, on at least one coat type and clip type from each breed group. This must include at least one styling trim on a spaniel or setter and hand stripping on gun dogs must be demonstrated. Assessment must take place over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and over a number of assessment activities.

The assessment strategies must include practical skills assessment. Suggested strategies for this Unit are:

written and/or oral assessment of candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and firsthand testimonial evidence of candidate's application of practical tasks

simulation exercises that reproduce normal work conditions

third-party evidence

portfolio records that provide evidence of practical skills.

This Unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other Units of Competency relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role.

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy and numeracy demands) and the needs of particular target groups (e.g. people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with a language background other than English, youth and people from low socioeconomic backgrounds).

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills include:

Ability to:

apply a range of industry recognised styling procedures for different dog coat types and breed standards in Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breed groups

apply problem solving skills using available information and resources and prioritising daily tasks

complete relevant work-related documents

differentiate between show standard and comfort styling techniques for Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breed standards and coat types

employ interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural, social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

employ safe, humane and environmentally responsible organisational systems and procedures when working with and handling animals

follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legibly information collected and select and apply procedures to a range of defined tasks

follow workplace policies, procedures and requirements

identify dog behavioural characteristics and use dog handling and restraint techniques to ensure dog and staff safety

identify Gun dogs, Working dogs and Hounds using Australian breed standards

identify Gun dog, Working dog and Hound coat types and determine coat characteristics

identify dog grooming and styling tools and equipment, selecting and using for specific purpose and maintaining in accordance with manufacturers' specifications

introduce puppies to grooming and styling procedures and prepare coats to establish Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breed standard features

maintain the highest standards of hygiene and infection control at all times to reduce the risk of infection and cross-infection

select and apply styling products for different coat types and conditions

use literacy skills to read and follow organisation policies and procedures, including workplace health and safety, infection control and waste management procedures

use oral communication skills including questioning techniques, active listening, asking for clarification and consulting with supervisors

use numeracy skills to estimate, calculate and record routine and more complex workplace elements

use safe manual handling techniques and/or equipment

use safe, hygienic and environmentally friendly waste handling and disposal procedures.

Required knowledge includes:

Knowledge of:

Australian National Kennel Council Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breed standards

dog anatomy and physiology related to grooming procedures

industry recognised grooming and styling establishment, maintenance and restoration techniques, procedures and equipment for Gun dog and Working dog coat types and conditions

dog behaviour traits, signs of distress or illness

organisation policies, procedures and requirements, including workplace health and safety and emergency procedures, hygiene standards and waste disposal regulations

principles of animal ethics and welfare

dog grooming and styling products, techniques and services

relevant recordkeeping systems

workplace health and safety and animal welfare legislative requirements and codes of practice

safe dog handling and restraint techniques and procedures

safe work practices

show grooming requirements for Gun dog, Working dog and Hound breed standards and coat types

use and maintenance of a range of grooming and styling equipment

techniques used to introduce puppies and inexperienced dogs to grooming and styling

workplace hygiene standards, disinfectants, cleaning agents, cleaning techniques and cleaning equipment and materials.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Breed groups as recognised in Australia

Breed groups recognised by the Australian National Kennel Council.

Products may include:

Anti static spray, blow dry cream, chalk, clarifying, coat relaxer, coat setting, conditioner for specific coat types, cover-up cream, de-tangler, deodorising, dry cleaning shampoo, parasite treatments, shampoo for specific coat and skin types, shimmer dust, shine, volumiser.

Grooming styles may include:

the range of clip styles found in specific dog breed groups for coat types including: broken, corded, curly, fine, hairless, long, non-shedding, nordic, patterned, rough, shedding, short, smooth

clip styles for specific breeds

clip styles for anatomical features including:

body: light blending, natural coat, necks left longer than the body, parts of body close clipped

tuck up: extreme, moderate, tapered

head: head longer than body, round and broad shape, top knot

ear hair: natural, short, shaved, blunt (whole ear, tip only)

eyebrows: arched, V cut, visor cut

whiskers: beard (cut parallel to the head, goatee, moustaches, tapered)

face: blunt, long, narrow, rectangular, roman nose, round (shaved or trimmed between the eyes)

furnishings: column, Turkish pants

feet: round, hare, cat, oval (trim between toes, trim between pads)

tail: carrot, natural, pom pom, short trimmed, whip.

Techniques used to establish and maintain grooming styles may include:

blow drying

hand plucking

introducing puppies to clipping

scissoring techniques for various body parts

stripping

tweezering

use of clippers and blades for specific coat types, breed standards and body areas.

Techniques for maintaining breed and coat types

Techniques for maintaining breed and coat types may include use of grooming tools and techniques for:

grooming for coat types and body areas and to:

lay coat

remove and prevent knots and mats

remove debris

volumize coat

washing for coat and skins conditions, to remove stains, to control parasites

protection to reduce tangling and exposure to debris or dirt by:

banding

snooding

wrapping.

Environmental and biosecurity hazards may include:

allergies or skin conditions associated with the use of shampoos and other products

burns from the use of chemicals or hot clipper blades

electrical and fire risk from equipment

pollutants and biohazards resulting from chemicals, water and dog waste

transmission of disease between dogs and/or humans via:

biting or scratching

presence of contagious health conditions

recycling of washing water

tools and equipment.