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Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn professional dog grooming skills and techniques for a variety of dog breeds
- Gain canine first aid skills
- Learn about customer care
- Promote canine health and wellbeing
- Gain a recognised Ofqual regulated qualification
- Includes 25 days of practical training
- Benefit from flexible online learning
About your Diploma
This Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming has been designed to give you the necessary knowledge and skills to become a qualified dog groomer or to open your own dog grooming business. The qualification covers the benefits of grooming including improving the health and wellbeing of the dogs in your care.
During the qualification, you will study grooming techniques for several different breeds of dog. The qualification also covers first aid and customer care.
Along with flexible, online learning, this qualification includes 25 days of practical training at one of the top-of-the-range dog grooming salons and training academies in Moreton (Wirral).
During your practical training, you will work alongside trained and highly experienced dog grooming professionals. This valuable, hands-on experience will allow you to enhance your skill set and develop your grooming and styling techniques by practicing on clients (dogs) in a safe dog grooming salon.
This Diploma qualification is suitable if you are interested in learning professional dog grooming techniques and gaining an Ofqual regulated qualification. It will also be of interest if you already work in an animal care related position or grooming salon and would like to improve your skillset and gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Once you have completed your qualification, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to apply for dog grooming roles in the animal care sector, or set up your own dog grooming business. You may also choose to continue your study and progress onto other related qualifications.
Starting Your Career
As an online qualification, this Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming can be studied around your current commitments. You will be able to gain this nationally-recognised qualification at a pace that suits your circumstances. So, you can start your career when you’re ready, rather than having to work to a timetable. With online courses and qualifications, you can start learning from the moment you enrol.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This ensures students are taking a quality qualification that delivers the fundamental skills and knowledge required for work with companion animals.
You will be assigned a dedicated tutor who can advise and guide you through the qualification, as well as provide constructive feedback on assignments. This ensures you are on the right track with your education and better prepared to work with companion animals. There are flexible payment methods available and you can start learning from the moment you enrol.
Professional Membership
Skills and Education Group Awards offer qualifications and assessments which are regulated by CCEA, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales.
This qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) in England and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Learners should be aged 16 or above, be able to work at level 3 standard and be comfortable around dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments.
Minimum Age restriction
16
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course and you have the freedom to complete your qualification at a pace that suits you.
Assessement requirements
Each unit will be assessed by a range of in-depth theory assessments. Students will need to show sufficient evidence that they have the required knowledge, skills and understanding of the assessment criteria.
Placement or Practical required
This course includes 25 days of practical training in Moreton, Wirral.
If placement or practical required, when?
Once you have met the relevant thresholds, including completing 2 units of learning & paying for your course in full, you will be able to access your placement.
All course fees, inclusive of all payment plans including our Premium Credit Limited option, must be settled before certification can be ordered.
*You will have access to the course for 24 months.
Learning is delivered across 6 units covering the following topics:
- Styling and Finishing Dogs
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Work
- Canine Health and First Aid
- Dog Grooming Health Checks on a Dog
- Engaging with Dog Grooming Clients
Unit 1: Styling and Finishing Dogs
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to work safely whilst styling and finishing dogs
- Be able to provide accurate recordings whilst dog grooming
- Be able to prepare for the styling and finishing of different dog types
- Be able to complete styling and finishing techniques for different coats and breeds of dogs
Unit 2: Animal Health and Welfare
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to promote and maintain the health and welfare whilst dog grooming
- Be able to work in a sage manner with animals
- Know how to promote and maintain the health and welfare whilst dog grooming
Unit 3: Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to assess and plan the dog grooming work
- Be able to prepare, maintain and use equipment
- Be able to promote health and safety and environmental good practice in dog grooming work
Unit 4: Canine Health and First Aid
On completion of this unit you will:
- Know the requirements of canine first aid
- Know the main classifications of emergencies
- Know how to exam an injured dog
- Understand the ABC of canine first aid
- Be able to perform the recovery position and conduct resuscitation to a dog
- Be able to perform treatment to dog wounds
- Know about choking, stings and poisonings and how to perform treatment to a dog
- Know the signs of hyperthermia and how to perform treatment to a dog
- Know the signs of convulsion and how to perform treatment to a dog
- Know about different burn types in dogs
- Know how to communicate in an emergency and the contents of a canine first aid kit
Unit 5: Dog Grooming Health Checks on a Dog
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to complete dog grooming health checks
- Know the process of monitoring and reporting on a dog’s health status
- Know how to recognise and promote dog’s wellbeing
Unit 6: Engaging with Dog Grooming Clients
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to welcome and engage dog grooming clients
- Be able to deal with customer complaints
To gain the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming you must achieve 38 credits.
Each unit will be assessed by a range of in-depth theory assessments. Students will need to show sufficient evidence that they have the required knowledge, skills and understanding of the assessment criteria.
When are you assessed?
Once you have successfully completed each unit assessment you will receive your certificate of completion alongside your qualification.
OUR PASS RATE
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
86.8%
(National Average 74.9%)
Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn professional dog grooming skills and techniques for a variety of dog breeds
- Gain canine first aid skills
- Learn about customer care
- Promote canine health and wellbeing
- Gain a recognised Ofqual regulated qualification
- Includes 25 days of practical training
- Benefit from flexible online learning
About your Diploma
This Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming has been designed to give you the necessary knowledge and skills to become a qualified dog groomer or to open your own dog grooming business. The qualification covers the benefits of grooming including improving the health and wellbeing of the dogs in your care.
During the qualification, you will study grooming techniques for several different breeds of dog. The qualification also covers first aid and customer care.
Along with flexible, online learning, this qualification includes 25 days of practical training at one of the top-of-the-range dog grooming salons and training academies in Moreton (Wirral).
During your practical training, you will work alongside trained and highly experienced dog grooming professionals. This valuable, hands-on experience will allow you to enhance your skill set and develop your grooming and styling techniques by practicing on clients (dogs) in a safe dog grooming salon.
This Diploma qualification is suitable if you are interested in learning professional dog grooming techniques and gaining an Ofqual regulated qualification. It will also be of interest if you already work in an animal care related position or grooming salon and would like to improve your skillset and gain a nationally recognised qualification.
Once you have completed your qualification, you’ll have the knowledge and skills necessary to be able to apply for dog grooming roles in the animal care sector, or set up your own dog grooming business. You may also choose to continue your study and progress onto other related qualifications.
Starting Your Career
As an online qualification, this Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming can be studied around your current commitments. You will be able to gain this nationally-recognised qualification at a pace that suits your circumstances. So, you can start your career when you’re ready, rather than having to work to a timetable. With online courses and qualifications, you can start learning from the moment you enrol.
Stonebridge Associated Colleges is a leading UK distance learning provider. This Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming is recognised and regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual). This ensures students are taking a quality qualification that delivers the fundamental skills and knowledge required for work with companion animals.
You will be assigned a dedicated tutor who can advise and guide you through the qualification, as well as provide constructive feedback on assignments. This ensures you are on the right track with your education and better prepared to work with companion animals. There are flexible payment methods available and you can start learning from the moment you enrol.
Professional Membership
Skills and Education Group Awards offer qualifications and assessments which are regulated by CCEA, Ofqual and Qualifications Wales.
This qualification is regulated by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulations (Ofqual) in England and is part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
Animal Care and Veterinary Science
OUR PASS RATE
(National Average 74.9%)
86.8%
Learning is delivered across 6 units covering the following topics:
- Styling and Finishing Dogs
- Animal Health and Welfare
- Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Work
- Canine Health and First Aid
- Dog Grooming Health Checks on a Dog
- Engaging with Dog Grooming Clients
Unit 1: Styling and Finishing Dogs
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to work safely whilst styling and finishing dogs
- Be able to provide accurate recordings whilst dog grooming
- Be able to prepare for the styling and finishing of different dog types
- Be able to complete styling and finishing techniques for different coats and breeds of dogs
Unit 2: Animal Health and Welfare
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to promote and maintain the health and welfare whilst dog grooming
- Be able to work in a sage manner with animals
- Know how to promote and maintain the health and welfare whilst dog grooming
Unit 3: Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to assess and plan the dog grooming work
- Be able to prepare, maintain and use equipment
- Be able to promote health and safety and environmental good practice in dog grooming work
Unit 4: Canine Health and First Aid
On completion of this unit you will:
- Know the requirements of canine first aid
- Know the main classifications of emergencies
- Know how to exam an injured dog
- Understand the ABC of canine first aid
- Be able to perform the recovery position and conduct resuscitation to a dog
- Be able to perform treatment to dog wounds
- Know about choking, stings and poisonings and how to perform treatment to a dog
- Know the signs of hyperthermia and how to perform treatment to a dog
- Know the signs of convulsion and how to perform treatment to a dog
- Know about different burn types in dogs
- Know how to communicate in an emergency and the contents of a canine first aid kit
Unit 5: Dog Grooming Health Checks on a Dog
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to complete dog grooming health checks
- Know the process of monitoring and reporting on a dog’s health status
- Know how to recognise and promote dog’s wellbeing
Unit 6: Engaging with Dog Grooming Clients
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to welcome and engage dog grooming clients
- Be able to deal with customer complaints
To gain the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming you must achieve 38 credits.
Each unit will be assessed by a range of in-depth theory assessments. Students will need to show sufficient evidence that they have the required knowledge, skills and understanding of the assessment criteria.
When are you assessed?
Once you have successfully completed each unit assessment you will receive your certificate of completion alongside your qualification.
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