Course description
Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming
This course is ideal for those looking to start a career within the dog grooming industry.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
The following information provides students with the entry requirements for this particular course.
Applicants must hold the Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming assistant to start this qualification.
The qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a Professional Dog Groomer.
Mandatory content covers:
- Health and safety, legislation and codes of practice for the dog grooming industry
- Styling and finishing a dog
- Health checking and handing a dog in a dog grooming environment
- Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment
Work experience
- A requirement for the course is that you have at least 1 day a week in a grooming parlour.
Training Course Content
These lessons will take place in a classroom and will consist of:
- Handling and control to ensure safety at all times
- Tools and equipment - including the correct use
- General care and condition
- Skin conditions
- Parasites
- Ears and eyes
- Skin and nails
- First aid for dogs
- Infectious diseases
- Kennel club breeds
- Planning, design
- Legislation
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
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Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
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