Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (RQF)
Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn professional dog grooming skills and techniques
- 25 days of practical training
- Gain canine first aid skills
- Learn about customer care
- Achieve a Level 3 Diploma qualification
- Start and study at any time
- Gain advanced knowledge ahead of opening your own dog grooming salon
- Perfect for those looking to become a fully-fledged groomer
About your Qualification
This Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to become a qualified dog groomer or open your own dog grooming business.
This comprehensive Ofqual regulated qualification covers everything from canine grooming techniques, animal care and first aid through to how to manage your customers. During your study you will learn all about how to assess, plan, bathe and style different breeds of dog and different coat types.
This qualification includes 25 days of practical training at top-of-the-range dog grooming salons and training academys in either Bedford or Moreton (UK).
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.
Your practical training days will include:
- Learning how to prepare for and carry out styling and finishing techniques for different breeds/coats/types of dogs
- Learning how to maintain and use relevant equipment
- Learning how to safely bathe and dry a range of dogs
By the end of your studies, you will be able to work safely with animals and know how to promote and maintain their health and welfare. You will understand the requirements of first aid and how to carry out a health check on a dog.
You will also learn about how to welcome and care for customers along with being able to deal with any customer complaints, should they arise.
All the material is readily available once you enrol, so you’re able to start right away!
Getting Started
learndirect is the UK’s leading online course provider. Our online courses and qualifications give you the flexibility to engage with your studies whenever suits you best.
Whilst studying the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, you’ll gain essential skills and knowledge regarding canine care and grooming, allowing you to work towards a fulfilling career.
The benefit of online learning means that you can plan your studies around your existing commitments. So, you’re able to progress with your learning in a way that works for you, without the stressful balancing act. With no classes to attend or a timetable to stick to, you’re in control of the pace and place of your learning.
What’s more, we have dedicated and experienced online tutors to support you throughout your qualification. As well as all the material being readily available as soon as you enrol so you’re able to start right away.
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Modules
Unit 1: Assess, Plan and Record Dog Grooming Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to assess and plan the work to be done
- Be able to prepare, maintain and use relevant equipment and record equipment used
- Be able to promote health and safety and environmental good practice
Unit 2: Canine First Aid
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the requirements of first aid, who can administer first aid and why first aid is important
- Understand the Classification of Emergencies
- Understand the examination of an injured animal
- Understand the ABC of Canine First Aid and actions to take following the ABC assessment
- Be able to put a dog in the recovery position and conduct dog resuscitation (CPR)
- Be able to dress and treat wounds
- Understand choking, stings and poisoning and be able to give the necessary treatment
- Understand the signs and treatment of hyperthermia, and a dog who has drowned
- Understand the signs and treatment of a dog having a convulsion
- Understand different types of burns
- Understand what is required in a pet first aid kit and how to communicate in emergency situations
Unit 3: Carry Out Styling and Finishing of a Dog
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to use appropriate techniques to handle and restrain a range of dogs with different temperaments
- Be able to record grooming style
- Be able to prepare for styling and finishing techniques for different breeds/coats/types of dogs
- Be able to carry out styling and finishing techniques for different breeds/coat types of dogs
- Be able to maintain and use relevant equipment
- Be able to safely bathe and dry a range of dogs
Unit 4: Health Checking a Dog by a Dog Groomer
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to carry out a health check on a dog
- Know how to monitor and report the health status of a dog
- Know how to recognise and promote the well-being of dogs
Unit 5: Promote and Maintain the Health and Well-Being of Animals
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to promote and maintain the health and welfare of animals
- Be able to work safely with animals
- Know how to promote and maintain the health and welfare of animals
Unit 6: Welcome, Receive and Care for Customers
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to welcome, receive and care for customers
- Be able to deal with customer complaints
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be aged 16 or over.
Minimum Age restriction
16
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessment requirements
You will be assessed through a blend of internal written assessments at the end of each unit, along with practical assessments conducted on your placement, both assessed by our team of qualified animal assessors.
Placement or Practical required
This course includes 25 days of practical training in either Bedford, or Moreton, Wirral.
If placement or practical required, when?
Placement dates can be chosen to suit the learner.
Certification Timeframe
Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment.
Course Fees
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.
To successfully gain the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, students must achieve 38 credits.
You will be assessed through a blend of internal written assessments at the end of each unit, along with practical assessments conducted on your placement, both assessed by our team of qualified animal assessors.
When are you assessed?
As you’re in control of how you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments.
This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments.
AIM Qualifications Assessment Group
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, an Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification Number: 603/0891/6)
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a leading Awarding (AO) and End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) offering award-winning qualifications and nominated end-point assessment services.
AIM has over thirty years of experience in developing high-quality qualifications that meet the needs of employers and learners. They approve the colleges, training providers, and other education centres that deliver their qualifications and work closely with them to ensure high-quality delivery.
AIM is also regulated by the public regulator governing qualifications in England – Ofqual.
Working as a dog groomer is a rewarding and highly popular career choice for many animal enthusiasts. There are numerous health benefits for a well-groomed dog and there is increasing demand for well-trained dog groomers.
Once you are qualified, you will be able to seek employment within the dog grooming and animal care sectors as a qualified dog groomer, or you may choose to set up your own dog grooming business. You may also decide to progress onto further related study.
This Ofqual regulated qualification is an excellent choice for anybody wishing to become a professional dog groomer, or for people who may already work within the industry but do not yet hold a nationally recognised qualification.
Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (RQF)
Key Points
- Learn professional dog grooming skills and techniques
- 25 days of practical training
- Gain canine first aid skills
- Learn about customer care
- Achieve a Level 3 Diploma qualification
- Start and study at any time
- Gain advanced knowledge ahead of opening your own dog grooming salon
- Perfect for those looking to become a fully-fledged groomer
About your Qualification
This Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming will give you the necessary knowledge and skills to become a qualified dog groomer or open your own dog grooming business.
This comprehensive Ofqual regulated qualification covers everything from canine grooming techniques, animal care and first aid through to how to manage your customers. During your study you will learn all about how to assess, plan, bathe and style different breeds of dog and different coat types.
This qualification includes 25 days of practical training at top-of-the-range dog grooming salons and training academys in either Bedford or Moreton (UK).
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.
Your practical training days will include:
- Learning how to prepare for and carry out styling and finishing techniques for different breeds/coats/types of dogs
- Learning how to maintain and use relevant equipment
- Learning how to safely bathe and dry a range of dogs
By the end of your studies, you will be able to work safely with animals and know how to promote and maintain their health and welfare. You will understand the requirements of first aid and how to carry out a health check on a dog.
You will also learn about how to welcome and care for customers along with being able to deal with any customer complaints, should they arise.
All the material is readily available once you enrol, so you’re able to start right away!
Getting Started
learndirect is the UK’s leading online course provider. Our online courses and qualifications give you the flexibility to engage with your studies whenever suits you best.
Whilst studying the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, you’ll gain essential skills and knowledge regarding canine care and grooming, allowing you to work towards a fulfilling career.
The benefit of online learning means that you can plan your studies around your existing commitments. So, you’re able to progress with your learning in a way that works for you, without the stressful balancing act. With no classes to attend or a timetable to stick to, you’re in control of the pace and place of your learning.
What’s more, we have dedicated and experienced online tutors to support you throughout your qualification. As well as all the material being readily available as soon as you enrol so you’re able to start right away.
Modules
Unit 1: Assess, Plan and Record Dog Grooming Work
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to assess and plan the work to be done
- Be able to prepare, maintain and use relevant equipment and record equipment used
- Be able to promote health and safety and environmental good practice
Unit 2: Canine First Aid
On completion of this unit you will:
- Understand the requirements of first aid, who can administer first aid and why first aid is important
- Understand the Classification of Emergencies
- Understand the examination of an injured animal
- Understand the ABC of Canine First Aid and actions to take following the ABC assessment
- Be able to put a dog in the recovery position and conduct dog resuscitation (CPR)
- Be able to dress and treat wounds
- Understand choking, stings and poisoning and be able to give the necessary treatment
- Understand the signs and treatment of hyperthermia, and a dog who has drowned
- Understand the signs and treatment of a dog having a convulsion
- Understand different types of burns
- Understand what is required in a pet first aid kit and how to communicate in emergency situations
Unit 3: Carry Out Styling and Finishing of a Dog
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to use appropriate techniques to handle and restrain a range of dogs with different temperaments
- Be able to record grooming style
- Be able to prepare for styling and finishing techniques for different breeds/coats/types of dogs
- Be able to carry out styling and finishing techniques for different breeds/coat types of dogs
- Be able to maintain and use relevant equipment
- Be able to safely bathe and dry a range of dogs
Unit 4: Health Checking a Dog by a Dog Groomer
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to carry out a health check on a dog
- Know how to monitor and report the health status of a dog
- Know how to recognise and promote the well-being of dogs
Unit 5: Promote and Maintain the Health and Well-Being of Animals
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to promote and maintain the health and welfare of animals
- Be able to work safely with animals
- Know how to promote and maintain the health and welfare of animals
Unit 6: Welcome, Receive and Care for Customers
On completion of this unit you will:
- Be able to welcome, receive and care for customers
- Be able to deal with customer complaints
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but learners must be aged 16 or over.
Minimum Age restriction
16
Average completion timeframe
You have 24 months to complete your course.
Assessment requirements
You will be assessed through a blend of internal written assessments at the end of each unit, along with practical assessments conducted on your placement, both assessed by our team of qualified animal assessors.
Placement or Practical required
This course includes 25 days of practical training in either Bedford, or Moreton, Wirral.
If placement or practical required, when?
Placement dates can be chosen to suit the learner.
Certification Timeframe
Learners can expect their certification within 6 months of completing the course, following the (EQA) External Quality Assurance of assessment.
Course Fees
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.
Assessment
To successfully gain the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, students must achieve 38 credits.
You will be assessed through a blend of internal written assessments at the end of each unit, along with practical assessments conducted on your placement, both assessed by our team of qualified animal assessors.
When are you assessed?
As you’re in control of how you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments.
This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments.
Qualifications
AIM Qualifications Assessment Group
Upon successful completion of this qualification, you will be awarded a Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, an Ofqual regulated qualification (Qualification Number: 603/0891/6)
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group is a leading Awarding (AO) and End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) offering award-winning qualifications and nominated end-point assessment services.
AIM has over thirty years of experience in developing high-quality qualifications that meet the needs of employers and learners. They approve the colleges, training providers, and other education centres that deliver their qualifications and work closely with them to ensure high-quality delivery.
AIM is also regulated by the public regulator governing qualifications in England – Ofqual.
Working as a dog groomer is a rewarding and highly popular career choice for many animal enthusiasts. There are numerous health benefits for a well-groomed dog and there is increasing demand for well-trained dog groomers.
Once you are qualified, you will be able to seek employment within the dog grooming and animal care sectors as a qualified dog groomer, or you may choose to set up your own dog grooming business. You may also decide to progress onto further related study.
This Ofqual regulated qualification is an excellent choice for anybody wishing to become a professional dog groomer, or for people who may already work within the industry but do not yet hold a nationally recognised qualification.
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