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Event Description

USA certification has reached Malaysia. A great opportunity to increase your hall of fame and be recognized among the groomers in USA.
We will have two categories which is Master Pet Stylists and International Certified Pet Groomer.

ISCC ASEAN GROOMING CERTIFICATION & COMPETITION 

1. Competitor’s Responsibility To Read The Rules 
It is the competitors responsibility to access, read and comply with the official ISCC ASEAN grooming certification & competition rules and regulations. Do not rely on anyone else’s interpretation, as failure to abide by the rules could result in dismissal or disqualification from competition. All participants to be at venue half an hour before the start of the event. Questions regarding rules should be directed to the Contest Manager while at the show.

2. ISCC Certification Categories

MPS Terrier Breed Entries
• Handstripped coats may be staged and/or kept in “rotation” per orthodox breed trimming methods and techniques for preparation of the breed for conformation shows. However, sufficient coat must be removed during the competition and within the allotted time to make a distinct difference in the dog’s overall appearance; i.e., appearance of its head, body, legs, feet, tail, expression, profile, and overall length of coat.
• Competitors may use clippers if a common method or technique used to prepare the breed for “show” (for example. shaving cheeks on the Scottish Terrier and Miniature Schnauzer); however, all clipper work and handstripping must be performed in the contest ring within the time allotted.
• If, in the opinion of the Certifier/ Judge, a required carded and/or handstripped entry is determined to be a combination trim (i.e. clippers and scissors have been used inappropriately), the contestant will be disqualified and ineligible for any and all class placements.
• Chalk and/or other finishing agents may be used, provided they are applied prior to class start or within the time allotted, and that upon inspection by the Certifier/Judge, the coat may be combed through using orthodox breed techniques. For example, Judges would not comb through chalked, teased, or product-enhanced heads of Terriers, such as the Westie.

MPS Other Pure Breed Entries
• Styling: Must be groomed to breed profile as presented in the conformation ring
• Poodles Styling:

o may be styled in any pattern, but the trim must create the illusion of an “ideal” Poodle. (ie: Modern clip, German clip, Continental Clip, English Saddle, Scandinavian)
o Feet must be shaved
o Feet may be shaved prior to competition start time. NO extra time will be permitted if not completed prior to class start.
o Face must be shaved during the competition time frame.
o Small mustache or goatee are permitted.
o Show topknots may be pre-banded, including hair extensions prior to the start of the class, spray up products are prohibited prior to the start of the class.

MPS Sporting Breed Entries
• Styling: Must be groomed and styled to breed profile as presented in the conformation show ring. Sporting coats must be carded and/or handstripped. Clippers are only permissible as permitted in the conformation show ring.

3. Master Pet Stylist Practical Skills Examination/ Competition Evaluation and Grading 
The Master Pet StylistTM (hereafter refer as MPS) Practical Skills Exam has a 2-hour allowable time to style each dog. All dogs must be styled according to their breed’s standard. 

The evaluation of your skills is based upon:
• Preparation of the dog’s coat
• Knowledge of the mechanical techniques and tools required to execute the correct breed standard trim
• Knowledge of the artistic techniques required to create the “ideal” illusion of the breed.
The required mechanical techniques are:
• Non-Sporting Breeds Practical Skills Exam requires satisfactory performance of straight and curved shears
• Sporting Breeds Practical Skills Exam requires satisfactory performance of thinning shears and “carding” techniques
• Terrier Breeds Practical Skills Exam requires satisfactory performance of hand-stripping techniques.

In order to certify practical grooming skills for the Master Pet StylistTM status, ISCC has established a “Standard of Pet Styling Excellence” which is a concept of the ideal of Professional Pet Styling; i.e., ideal preparation of the dog’s coat, ideal execution of all pet styling techniques, and the ideal sculpting and design of the dog’s coat per its breed standard – ideal in all of the following aspects:
Presentation
ISCC considers the presentation to be an integral part of the Professional Pet Stylist’s overall expertise and knowledge, and believes that skin and coat care is rudimentary to the success of a quality pet trim as well as essential to the good health of the pet.
ISCC is not concerned with the conformation of the dog, but does place considerable emphasis on the candidate’s knowledge and ability to ideally prepare the dog’s coat for styling.
In order to attain the maximum number allowable points, a candidate present their dog to the Certifier(s) in the following condition:
• Clean with a healthy, bright, fresh smelling coat.
• Properly brushed out and dried consistent with the breed standard and without tangles or mats.
• With sufficient length of coat to allow the candidate to adequately demonstrate their practical styling skills.
• With nails properly trimmed and ears cleaned so as to allow for proper health and hygiene.
• The dog’s skin and coat must be well conditioned with no signs of infection, parasites or dermatological problems.
Mechanical Techniques 

Mechanical Techniques such as clipper, scissoring, carding and animal handling are essential skills
that are integral to the Professional Pet Stylist’s overall knowledge and expertise. ISCC does not
endorse any particular type of equipment but rather, emphasizes the methodology to achieve the
ideal results.

In order to attain the maximum achievable points for mechanical techniques, the candidate must have:
• Demonstrated their knowledge of the breed standard by executing the pattern placement on the dog to enhance its overall balance, symmetry, and “ideal” appearance.
• Not razor burned, irritated or nicked the dog’s skin.
• Demonstrated their proficient use and control of their equipment.
• Utilized the appropriate tool to produce the “ideal” length and texture of coat per the breed standard.
• Achieved a smooth, well blended, and properly set pattern per the breed standard with no roughness, gaps or marks.

Overall Appearance
ISCC places considerable emphasis on the candidate’s knowledge and ability to produce an attractive, eye appealing trim that represents the “ideal” image of the breed standard.
In order to achieve the maximum points allowed for the final outcome, the candidate must:
• Creatively performed their practical styling skills to correctly interpret the breed’s standard and thereby sculpting the dog’s coat to visually create the illusion of the “ideal” dog of its breed.
• Achieved a pleasing harmony (balance) of the various elements so as to enhance the overall appearance and pattern design.
• Achieved a similarity of form (symmetry) so as to enhance the overall appearance and pattern design.
• Accomplished an eye appealing and pleasing relationship of all components so as to improve and enhance the overall appearance of the dog.

MPS Practical Skills Grading Scale
The following is the “scale of percentage points” allowed for each aspect of the MPS practical skills certification test:
Preparation 20%
Mechanical Techniques 30%
Overall Appearance 50%
Total allowable points 100%
Maximum allowable points are 100% based upon the ISCC Standard of Excellence. While attainment of the maximum allowable points is “ideal”, it is not expected of any individual that they must obtain a score of 100% to pass any if the “MPS” practical skills exams. However, a score of 70% averaged from the ISCC Certifier(s) assigned to the test site must be achieved to pass the practical skills exam.

4. International Certified Professional Pet Groomer Practical Skills Examination/ Competition Evaluation and Grading
The International Certified Professional Pet GroomerTM (hereafter refer as ICPG) Practical Skills Exam has a 2-hour allowable time to style each dog. All dogs must be styled according to the following:

DOG 1: The dog with a “Stand-Out, Straight Coat” should sufficiently have a coat long enough to require brushing, combing, bathing, drying, topical conditioning, clipping and scissoring skills and to make a distinct difference in the length of the coat following practical skills demonstration of applicant’s grooming skills. Short, flat, harsh and double coated dogs are excluded from this category.
Sufficient clipper & scissor work must be performed to demonstrate the candidate’s skills. Poodle mustaches are acceptable.
When selecting your dog, keep in mind that brushing, combing, bathing, drying, topical conditioning of the skin and coat, clipping and scissoring skills (straight & curved shears) are an integral part of this exam and must be demonstrated.

Demonstrating the following attains successful completion of the practical skills test:
• Proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of brushing, combing, bathing, drying and topical conditioning techniques & methods.
• Proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of nail and ear care. One nail must be trimmed and one ear must be cleaned during the exam.
• Proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of clipping and scissoring techniques and methods.
• Proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of breed profile, pattern lines, and grooming techniques and methods required for trimming “Stand-Out, Straight Coated Dogs”

DOG 2: The dog with a “Harsh, Flat or Double Coat” should sufficiently have coat long enough to require clipping and use thinning shear and carding techniques.
When choosing this dog, keep in mind that clipping and the use of thinning shears and carding techniques are integral part of this exam and must be demonstrated.
Demonstrating the following attains successful completion of the practical skills test:
• Proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of brushing and combing, techniques.
• Proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of the following techniques: clipping, thinning shears (bulking & blending) and carding.
• Proficiency, knowledge, and understanding of breed profile, pattern lines, and grooming techniques & methods required for trimming “Harsh, Flat or Double Coated Dogs”.

In order to certify practical pet styling skills for ISCC Certified Professional Pet GroomerTM status, ISCC has establish a “Standard of Pet Grooming Excellence” which is the concept of the ideal of Professional Pet Grooming; i.e., ideal preparation and topical conditioning of the dog’s coat, the ideal execution of all pet grooming techniques and methods, and the ideal finish of the dog’s coat to suit its breed profile – ideal in all of the following aspects:

Preparation
ISCC considers preparation to be an integral part of the Professional Pet Stylist’s overall expertise and knowledge, and believes that skin and coat care is rudimentary to the success of a quality pet trim as well as essential to the good health of the pet.
ISCC is not concerned with the conformation of the dog, but does place considerable emphasis on the candidate’s knowledge and ability to ideally prepare the dog’s coat for styling.
In order to attain the maximum number allowable points, a candidate present their dog to the Certifier/ Judges (s) in the following condition:
• Exhibit proficient knowledge and usage of skin/coat and sanitation products; i.e., cleansers, conditioners, therapeutic treatments, chemicals, color process, stain removers, disinfectants, etc.
• Thoroughly understand skin and coat care therapeutic programs, methods, terms (keratolytic, keratoplastic, hydrating, exfoliating, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, secondary infection, etc.)
• Select the most effective skin and coat care and sanitation products (cleansers, conditioners, therapeutic treatments, chemicals, disinfectants, etc.) for optimum conditioning and health of the pet’s skin and coat.
• Select and use the most effective tools (brushes, combs, nail clippers, carding and dematting tools, etc.) for optimum conditioning and health of the pet’s skin and coat.
• Safely use and/or apply all products and tools.

Mechanical Techniques
Mechanical Techniques such as clipper, scissoring, carding and animal handling are essential skills that are integral to the Professional Pet Stylist’s overall knowledge and expertise. ISCC does not endorse any particular type of equipment but rather, emphasizes the methodology to achieve the ideal results.
In order to attain the maximum achievable points for mechanical techniques, the candidate must have:

• Demonstrated their knowledge of the breed standard by executing the pattern placement on the dog to enhance its overall balance, symmetry,
and “ideal” appearance.
• Not razor burned, irritated or nicked the dog’s skin.
• Demonstrated their proficient use and control of their equipment.
• Utilized the appropriate tool to produce the “ideal” length and texture of coat per the breed profile.
• Achieved a smooth, well blended, and properly set pattern per the breed standard with no roughness, gaps or marks.

Overall Appearance
ISCC places considerable emphasis on the candidate’s knowledge and ability to produce an attractive, eye appealing trim that represents the “ideal” image of the pet’s style and profile.
ISCC is not concerned with the conformation of the dog, but does place considerable emphasis on the candidate’s ability to apply their skills, knowledge and expertise to evaluate any breed or mixed breed’s conformation and to trim the dog’s coat creating the “ideal” illusion to disguise its faults and emphasize its attributes.
Accessories and non-permanent colours may be used, provided they are applied within the time allotted, and that upon inspection by the Certifier/Judge, it does not interfere the inspection process.
In order to attain the maximum achievable points for mechanical techniques, the candidate must have:

• Creatively performed their practical styling skills to correctly evaluated the dog’s conformation and thereby trimmed the dog’s coat to visually create the “ideal” breed profile and pattern lines.
• Achieved a pleasing harmony (balance) of the various elements so as to enhance the overall appearance and pattern design.
• Achieved a similarity of form (symmetry) so as to enhance the overall appearance and pattern design.
• Accomplished an eye appealing and pleasing relationship of all components so as to improve and enhance the overall appearance of the dog.
ICPG Practical Skills Grading Scale
The following is the “scale of percentage points” allowed for each aspect of the ICPG practical skills certification test:
Preparation 20%
Mechanical Techniques 30%
Overall Appearance 50%
Total allowable points 100%
Maximum allowable points are 100% based upon the ISCC Standard of Excellence. While attainment of the maximum allowable points is “ideal”, it is not expected of any individual that they must obtain a score of 100% to pass any if the “ICPG” practical skills exams. However, a score of 70% averaged from the ISCC Certifier/ Judge(s) assigned to the test site must be achieved to pass the practical skills exam.

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