Level 1 - Canadian Canine Intermediate Stylist CCIST1*
(Certified Pet Groomer)
* An optional certification, not necessary to gain Master Groomer title. As of January 1, 2022 the CCS1 Bather Technician and CCS1 Bather Double Coated Technician levels will be a requirement to qualify for the CCS1 Intermediate Stylist Technician level.
Membership Form
Certification Application Form
Sample Practical Form
CPPS Intermediate Study Guide
Fees
| Written Exam - $40.00 | Practical Test - $100.00 |
| Rewrite Written - $20.00 | Retake Practical - $50.00 |
Study Material
- Groomer's Guide to Pet First Aid, Injuries and Health by Dr. Boyd Harrell, DVM
- Theory of Five, by Melissa Verplank
(these two books available at www.lynnprofessional.com) - CPPS Intermediate Study Guide
Written Exam
- 80% minimum requirement to pass
- 100 questions
- Time allowed for completion: 1 hour
- No. of Certifiers required to administer: 1 Junior or Senior Certifier
(see Competitions, Proctors & Special Considerations)
Practical Test
- 80% minimum requirement to pass
- No. of Certifiers required: 2 - one of which must be a Senior Certifier
- Cross bred or purebred dog may be used
- Dog must have a minimum of 2" of coat
- Dog must be bathed, dried and prepped before arrival at certification (pads, nails, ears & sanitary)
(If doing CCBT practical at same certification, same dog can be used for this practical) - Must be done in a bladed body with stylized legs, Sporting or Terrier trim or scissored trim
- An all over trim or body contour trim is not accepted
- Blades and combs permitted
- Time allowed for completion:
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Dogs 16" & under – 1 hour
Dogs over 16" – 1 hour 15 minutes
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