A Professional Dog Grooming Course via Distance Learning In The UK
Dog Grooming at QLS Level 3 Overview
This is a course that is very versatile with respect to when and how you do it. It allows you to study the main aspects of dog grooming in great detail along with the business side of the profession.
A Dog Grooming Level 3 Course
This Dog Grooming Course is a Diploma course undertaken in distance learning mode through the UK Distance Learning & Publishing. You are able to complete it in your own time, at your own pace. So you can complete it as quickly as you like or you can take up to the allocated time allowance of 12 months.
At the successful conclusion of the course, students are awarded a Level 3 Certificate of Achievement by NCFE.
What is Included in this Course
The course consists of 12 lessons.
You receive:
- Printed material
- A comprehensive study guide
- Self-Assessment Exercises
- Assignments which are sent to your tutor for feedback
- A certificate upon completion
- A DVD
- 140 minutes covering basic grooming techniques
- A Book
- The Complete Dog Breed Guide
Supported Mode of Study
This is distance education with the support of tutors.
You have access to your tutor via email.
You also receive feedback on your assignment submissions from your tutors.
Topics include:
- History
- Background of dog grooming as a profession
- Dog Breeds
- How they differ
- Breed anatomy
- Aspects related to health of different breeds
- First aid (which is of course very handy for groomers)
- Dog Coats
- Short haired dogs
- Long haired dogs
- Different coarseness & texture such as curly haired breeds and wire coated breeds
- Grooming Equipment
- The essentials such as clippers, grooming scissors and shears
- How to maintain your grooming tools
- Clothing for groomers
- Safety considerations
- How the dog thinks (psychology)
- How to control your doggie customer before, during and after a bath
- Grooming – Clipping
- How to manage different coats such as double coats
- Different types of professional styles & cuts
- How to manage puppies
- How to manage mature dogs
- Grooming Terrier Breeds
- The different types of Terrier breeds & their associated trims
- e.g. Schnauzer, Yorkshire Terrier, Welsh Terrier etc.
- The different types of Terrier breeds & their associated trims
- Spaniel Breeds
- The different types of Spaniel breeds & their associated trims
- e.g. Cocker Spaniel, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Miniature Poodle, Standard Poodle, Toy Poodle etc.
- The different types of Spaniel breeds & their associated trims
- Setter Breeds
- The different types of Setter breeds & their associated trims
- e.g. Irish Red Setter, Bichon Frise, English Setter etc.
- The different types of Setter breeds & their associated trims
- Drop Coat Breeds
- The different types of Drop Coat breeds & their associated trims
- e.g. Havanese, Lhasa Apso, Pomeranian, Shih Tzu
- The different types of Drop Coat breeds & their associated trims
- Legal Issues
- Occupational Health & Safety
- First Aid
- How to set up your business
- Business plan
- How to choose the right kind of premise
- How to set up a salon
- Insurances
- etc.
Summary of Dog Grooming Course Level 3
Number of lessons: 12
Course Code: ANC01
Certificate: Level 3 Certificate of Achievement by NCFE
Providers: UK Distance Learning & Publishing
The providers of this course suggest that upon completion, students should look to supplement it with a follow-up, practical, hands-on training course.
