Learning Outcome 1: Describe the breed standards when presented with a particular breed
Unit Content
- Identification & Description of breed standards
- Feline breed standards, feline breed groups, a description of the features in relation to the quality of the breed presented
Learning Outcome 2: Identify and prepare various cat breeds for grooming, handling and restraint
Unit Content
- Classification of breed groups:
- Introduction to the various feline breeds.
- Different Breeds- Attitudes & Requirement
- Grooming sequence
- The basics and rationale behind grooming of the individual breeds
- Methods of shampooing, brushing, nail trimming and general aspects related to various cat breed grooming
- Handling & Restraint
- Handling and restraint techniques in relation to the feline breeds.
- Handling animals with care during grooming
- General customer care
Learning Outcomes 3: Relate the health and nutrition to the breed and lifestyle of the cat
Unit Content
- Animal health and nutrition
- Introduction to feline nutrition
- Nutritional advise to pet owners
Learning Outcome 4: Recall the local and EU legislations with special emphasis to the Animal Welfare Act
Unit Content
- Introduction to general Animal Welfare
- National and EU legislation are also discussed and studied