Course “Basic”

Course “basic”

The course consists of 20 classes (at least 91 astronomical hours) aimed at obtaining basic knowledge and skills in hygienic and aesthetic care of animals. The course is designed for beginners who have decided to master a new profession, as well as for groomers with experience.

Lesson #1

  • Lecture “Veterinary for groomers”
  • Introductory lecture
  • “Scissors”
Lecture is read by Main topics Duration
Leading Specialist of the SAS animal service clinic
  • Features of skin diseases of cats and dogs.
  • Diseases of the ears, eyes.
  • Teeth and gums (cleaning, care, diseases).
  • Injuries (cuts, dislocations, falls).
  • Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Parasites. Tick-borne infections. Microsporia.
  • Allergic reactions.
  • Animals attacks (fainting, epilepsy, etc.).
  • Infectious diseases. Rabies.
  • Tools and premises processing.
 2 astr. hours
Leading Specialist of the SAS animal service clinic
  • Terminology.
  • Dogs figure.
  • Types of fur, the nuances of working with
    each of them.
  • Grooming salon equipment. Trimmers.
    Choice, care for the machine and knives.
    Hair dryers, hairbrushes, small tool.
  • Safety engineering, electrical safety.
  • Basics of working with clients,
    preliminary checkup of animal, evaluation.
  • Cosmetics, the principles of choice.
  • Demonstration of samples.
  • Various grooming techniques.
  • Processing tools and premises.
 2 astr. hours
Leading Specialist of the SAS animal service clinic
  • Scissors. Different types of scissors. Thinning scissors. Shankers.
  • Technique of possession of scissors. Exercises for the correct formulation of the hand.
  • Types of wool, the nuances of working with each of them.
  • Grooming salon equipment. Trimmers. Choice, care for the machine and knives. Hair dryers Hairbrushes, small tool.
  • Various scissor cutting techniques.
  • Principles of tool selection and care.
 2 astr. hours

Lesson #2

  • Yorkshire Terrier
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Theory+ practice
  • Introduction to salon grooming using the Yorkshire Terrier haircut as an example. Master class and practice.
  • Schemes and variants for haircuts. Selection methods for the most suitable haircut.
  • Haircut geometry. Derivation of balance points. Drawing lines. Pivot points.
  • Dog washing, hygiene (claws, eyes, ears).
  • Drying and styling, the principles of work with a stationary and hand dryer.
  • Haircuts algorithm. Haircut scissors and haircut machine.
  • Principles of building a silhouette.
  • Variants of head design, haircut “classic” version.
 Min 6 astr. hours

Lesson #3

  • Yorkshire Terrier
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice
  • Various cutting techniques: “under the machine”, scissors, thinning shears, “clear cut” technique, creating smooth transitions, volume correction, etc.
 Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #4

  • Yorkshire Terrier
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #5

  • Maltese
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #6

  • Maltese
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #7

  • Asian style
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Theory+ practice
    • Haircut technique, modeling, nuances of work in a slap-up Asian style.
    • Various options for different breeds – from poodle to Yorkshire terrier.
    • Haircut scissors to achieve the highest quality results.
 Min 6 astr. hours

Lesson #8

  • Cats
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Theory
    • Basics of safe work. Variants of haircuts. Haircut under the machine.
    • Basic principles of grooming cats without anesthesia. Fight against mats. Washing, combing, work with a long fur. “Express-shedding” method
    • Creative on cats.
 Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #9

  • Asian style
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #10

  • Salon grooming
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice
  • Practical work with dogs of popular saloon breeds (York, Maltese, Chinese Crested, Spitz, etc).
 Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #11

  • Salon grooming
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #12

  • Trimming (stripping)
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Theory+ practice
    • Trimming concepts. Trimming tools. Various trimming techniques. Single-layer trimming, delamination, trimming by zones.
    • Posing hands for the highest quality and comfortable work. Unwanted grooming and its consequences, methods of correction. Features care for tough fur, trimming terms, shape preservation between trimming
 Min 6 astr. hours

Lesson #13

  • Salon grooming
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #14

  • Two-layer type of fur. Dogs with a “two-layer” type of fur (spitz, samoyed, husky). Model – spitz.
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Theory + practice
    • The structure of the fur. Features of “two-layer wool”, its structure, growth cycles. Correct and unwanted grooming, its consequences. Methods of preserving and restoring fur after incorrect grooming. Haircut “by Boo.” Alopecia X.
    • Dogs grooming based on breed standard.
 Min 6 astr. hours

Lesson #15

  • Creative
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Theory
  • Techniques for braiding dogs with long hair. Weaving options (spikelets, crowns, etc.).
  • Shaving patterns. Choosing the right tool. How to create a complex drawing without the ability to draw. 3D drawing. “Chinchilla, pineapple, dragon”.
  • Drawings with a gradient and a smooth background.
  • Glitter – tattoo. Tools and materials. Drawing in one or more colors. Color gradients.
 Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #16

  • Trimming (stripping)
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 6 astr. hours

Lesson #17

  • Salon grooming
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #18

  • Double layer fur type
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #19

  • Salon grooming
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Practice Min 4 astr. hours

Lesson #20

  • Exam
Lesson’s type Main topics Duration
Independent study
    • Presentation of diplomas by the results of the exam.
 Min 3 astr. hours


*Breed can be changed to equivalent in topic. The number of hours is saved.

The group is formed at the rate of 4 people per 1 teacher.

 

Course fees

1300 euros – the price includes accommodation throughout the course.

1200 euros – without accommodation.

(payment is made in Belarusian rubles at the rate of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus on the day of payment).

 

Information for foreign citizens

For citizens of 74 states, a visa-free procedure is established for entry into the Republic of Belarus, exit from the country at the checkpoint at the State Border of the Republic of Belarus in Minsk National Airport and temporary stay in Belarus for a period not exceeding 30 days.