Dog Grooming Course Level 3 – Endorsed

UK Open College

Short course

Distance

£ 399 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Short course

  • Level

    Beginner

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

CACHE - Enhanced learning programme

Students looking into working with dogs will love our dog grooming course. Studied from home at your own pace with materials and support provided. Students will learn how to deal with a variety of breeds from Afghans to terriers. Dogs with short hair or dogs with long hair the course covers them all. In addition to the grooming, students will also cover the business elements of whats required in setting up your very own “doggy parlour”. The course has been written and developed by a leading expert in this field.

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Location

Start date

Distance Learning

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Understand that grooming is important for keeping dogs clean and healthy and preventing infection
Learn how to bathe, brush and dry to keep a dog’s coat clean and healthy
Discover how to look after a dog’s teeth, paws and claws to maintain optimum hygiene
Learn about the fascinating history and anatomy of dogs

This course provides qualified practioners with additional learning to further enhance their CV and career development.

Students looking to enrol onto this course should meet the following criteria:
Be aged 16 Years or above
Possess a solid knowledge of the english language
Have access to a PC and the internet for the duration of the whole course
Basic computer skills
Have a genuine desire to succeed

ABC QLS – Level 3 Dog Grooming Award – Certificate of Achievement

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the details all of the units you have completed as part of your course).

Students are able to enrol online at any time of the year. No specific enrolment dates.


Once your information is received one of our course advisers will provide you with further information via email or telephone.

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Subjects

  • Dog
  • Dog Grooming
  • Childminding
  • Child Protection
  • Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Child Behaviour
  • Communication Training
  • Skills and Training
  • Child care
  • Children's education
  • Personal skills
  • Level 1

Teachers and trainers (1)

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Allocated Upon Enrolment

Tutor

Course programme

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 6 units of study in total as listed below.
6 tutor marked assignments to complete

UNIT 1: THE ROLE OF A DOG GROOMER

  • What is dog grooming?
  • The benefits of dog grooming
  • Equipment
  • Different roles
  • Shows

UNIT 2: ANATOMY AND HISTORY OF DOGS

  • The head
  • Neck and shoulders
  • Forelegs
  • Hind legs
  • Paws
  • Claws
  • Rear end
  • Man’s best friend
  • Origins of dog grooming
  • What keeps a dog’s coat healthy?
  • Genetics
  • General health
  • Diet

UNIT 3: CANINE HEALTH

  • Internal parasites
  • External parasites
  • Canine First Aid
  • Managing injuries

UNIT 4: BATHING AND BRUSHING SKILLS

  • Training to groom
  • Handling difficult dogs
  • Brushing techniques
  • Massage
  • Breed-specific grooming techniques
  • How to bathe a dog
  • How to dry a dog

UNIT 5: CLIPPING SKILLS

  • Clipping and stripping
  • Stripping techniques
  • Clipping techniques
  • Basic techniques
  • Pet cut
  • Advanced clipping styles
  • Spaniel coats
  • Poodle coats

UNIT 6: TEETH, TOES AND BEYOND

  • Face – cleaning and identifying problems
  • Fur – cleaning and identifying problems
  • Eyes – cleaning and identifying problems
  • Ears – cleaning and identifying problems
  • Teeth – cleaning and identifying problems
  • Claws – cleaning and identifying problems
Assessment

Learners will be required to complete a series of tutor marked assignments ( normally 1 after each unit) as they progress through this course. Each assignment will contain a variety of tasks/questions. These assignments are assessed by your tutor to monitor progress. You will be provided with constructive feedback to help you in completing each unit to the required standard.

Additional information

Course duration approx. 10 hours.

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Dog Grooming Course Level 3 – Endorsed

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