iPet Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming & Salon Management
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Course Type: In person
Course Length: 30-40 days
Price: ££4,850
Location: 19b Glencryan Road, Cumbernauld G67 2UH
Book: Download our Information Pack and guide on course dates and how to book
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iPet Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming & Salon Management
Over 32 days, this course can take complete novices through to becoming a qualified and professional dog groomer. Covering all the skills, techniques and methods a groomer will need. If your ambition is to become a professional dog groomer and start your career with the strongest of foundations, this is the course for you. Learning in our fully equipped and modern training school, our tutor will guide you through our trusted training programme and assist you in gaining a nationally and industry recognised qualification in dog grooming. Grooming a minimum of 20 dogs, covering 6 coat types to kick start your grooming career with confidence.
About this course
Students will be trained in practical skills which will include coat prepping, bathing, scissoring, clipping and nail trimming and the qualification course includes hand-stripping which will include silky and wire coated breeds.
- Coat preparation
- Planning dog grooming styles
- Health checks and canine behaviour
- Bathing and drying
- Clipping
- Maintaining equipment
- Advanced styling techniques
- Canine first aid
- Salon and business management
There are no pre-requisites to starting the qualification, meaning candidates can join at level 3 without having completed a lower level (level 2) course first.
Units included within this qualification are:
- 301: Health and Safety in a Dog Grooming Environment
- 302: Promote the Welfare of Dogs conforming with Relevant Legislation
- 303: Customer Care and Managing Complaints
- 304: Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment
- 305: Health Checking, Handling and Canine Behaviour
- 306: Prepare, Style and Finish a range of Dog Breeds
- 307: Canine Emergency First Aid
- 308: Planning the Operation of a Small Canine Business
During the course, you are continually assessed in the salon via practical demonstration and coursework, meaning you don’t have to sit a daunting exam in order to achieve the qualification.
Our aim is to improve industry standards by ensuring you are competent to groom a variety of breeds.
The iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management, is a formal, regulated and nationally recognised qualification that will remain relevant throughout your career and can only be achieved by reaching the required skill level. It has been designed specifically for those looking to become professional dog groomers, or those who already groom dogs (as a hobby or career) but do not currently hold a nationally recognised qualification.
This course and qualification is available to those from the UK and internationally, who are able to attend our grooming school for the practical training element.
| Course length: 30-40 days (over 9 weeks) |
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Training Time: 9:15am – 4:30pm (30 minute lunch break) Full Time Part Time - please email to discuss |
| Availability: Monday – Friday |
| Study mode: In person practical training and at home study |
| Eligibility to complete this course: Learners must be aged 16 or above and able to follow tutor instruction. They must be comfortable around dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments and able to work at level 3. |
| Assessment method: Practical assessment & theory workbook completed on online e-portfolio |
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Certification: iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management (Ofqual regulated) |
| Perfect for: Anyone looking to start a career in dog grooming and what to achieve the industry standard of being qualified. |
Qualification Details
| Awarding Organisation: iPet Network |
| Ofqual Code: 603/5945/6 |
| Guided Learning Hours: 300 |
| Total Qualification Time: 403 |
| Start Date: Ask for availability |
| Enrolment will be valid for: 2 years |
| Study mode: Online and in person practical training |
| Award type: Diploma |
| Assessment Method: Portfolio of evidence, workbook and practical assessment |
| Qualification Level: 3 |
| Entry Criteria: 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. |
| Credits: 40 |
| Units: 8 |
Underdog Grooming Academy
Courses are taught by Heather, co-owner of Underdog, Level 3 City & Guilds Dog Grooming Qualified with over 10 years dog grooming experience. Heather has trained and built a team of skilled groomers with a strong reputation for grooming to an exceptionally high standard. As a result Underdog has been selected in the top 100 trail-blazing small businesses in the Small Business Saturday campaign and has also won Best Dog Grooming Business in Scotland as well as Best Pet Care and Grooming Business in North Lanarkshire. Underdog Grooming Academy is passionate about raising the standards in the grooming Industry through education.