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Dog Grooming - Level 3 Diploma

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Course Code
P00073
Subject Area
Service Industries
Campus
Hillsborough Campus

Course overview

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge you will need to work as a Professional Dog Groomer. Mandatory content covers: Health and safety, legislation of codes of practice for the dog grooming industry Preparing, styling and finishing a dog Health checking and handling a dog Customer service and record keeping You will gain the practical the skills and knowledge that are important for working as a Professional Dog Groomer. Is this level is right for me? To gain this qualification you must have complete City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants. It is also ideal if you have worked in the dog grooming industry previously with plenty of experience. The course will help you you develop your skills further, learning you how to style different breeds of dog or perhaps help you to move into a management role.

About the course

Health and safety, legislation of codes of practice for the dog grooming industry, Preparing, styling and finishing a dog, Health checking and handling a dog, Customer service and record keeping
You must hold City and Guilds level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants to start this qualification. Proof of this may be required. Candidates will need good literacy and numeracy skills, i.e. the ability to read and interpret written tasks, to write answers and complete documents in a legible and understandable form and to make calculations. Candidates will also need to be able to organise written information clearly and coherently, although they will not be assessed for spelling or grammatical accuracy unless these are part of the assessment criteria. Please note this course is part-time and only available to those aged 18+.
The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve: A written exam which covers the knowledge and understanding within the qualification A practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs with different coat
Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer/the public that you have the necessary technical skills and knowledge they are looking for when recruiting or seeking the services of a Professional Dog Groomer.
FacilitiesOur dog grooming courses are based at our Hillsborough Campus, where we have invested in brand-new, state-of-the-art facilities; including electronic height adjustable grooming tables and finishing dryers.When?This course will be delivered on Mondays or Tuesdays between 1pm - 7pm
The full cost for this course is approximately £3417. You may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan for this course.You will expected to wear suitable clothing including non-slip full flat shoes during practical sessions an you will be required to use your own equipment student kits can be purchased through the college at a discounted price.