Course Details: Dog Grooming Level 3 Award

The NCFE Dog Grooming course is divided into twelve 
comprehensive units:

Unit 1: Man’s History with Dogs
The History of Dog Grooming
The Dog Grooming Profession

Unit 2: Dog Breeds
Breed Recognition
Dog Anatomy and Physiology
Dog Diseases
First Aid

Unit 3: Types of Coat
Smooth Coat Breeds
Short Coat Breeds
Double Coat Breeds
Long and Silky Coat Breeds
Harsh and Wiry Coat Breeds
Curly and Woolly Breeds
Corded Coated Breeds

Unit 4: Types of Coat
Short Coat Breeds
Long Coat Breeds
Designer Breeds

Unit 5: Equipment Required
Grooming Tools
Clippers
Blades
Shears
Scissors
Equipment
Maintenance
Uniforms and Protective Clothing
Protective Equipment
Products Required
Price Lists
Suppliers Information and Contact Details

Unit 6: Safety Measures
Dog Psychology
Dog Control
Pre-Bath – Bath - Post Bath

Unit 7: Grooming
Dealing with Double Coats
Professional Grooming Shortcuts
Working with Puppies
Working with the Senior Dog

Unit 8: Terriers
Terrier Trims - Head Details - Body Details - Hand Stripping - Terrier Breeds - Airedale Terrier - Australian Terrier -Bedlington Terrier - Cairn Terrier - Dandie Dinmont Terrier - Irish Terrier - Kerry Blue Terrier - Lakeland Terrier - Norfolk Terrier - Norwich Terrier – Schnauzer - Scottish Terrier - Sealyham Terrier - Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier - Welsh
Terrier - West Highland White Terrier - Wire Fox Terrier - Yorkshire Terrier - Breed Grooming Comparisons

Unit 9: Spaniel Breeds
Spaniel Breed Trims - American Cocker Spaniel - American Water Spaniel - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - English Cocker Spaniel - English Springer Spaniel - English Toy Spaniel - Irish Water Spaniel - Welsh Springer Spaniel Poodle Types - Poodle Breed Trims - Miniature Poodle - Standard Poodle - Toy Poodle

Unit 10: Setter Breeds
Setter Trims - English Setter - Gordon Setter - Irish Red Setter - Other Breeds - Bichon Frise - Old English Sheepdog - Portuguese Water Dog - Mixed Breeds and Designer Dogs

Unit 11: Drop Coat Breeds
Drop Coat Trims - Coton de Tulear – Havanese - Lhasa Apso – Pomeranian - Shih Tzu – Troubleshooting

Unit 12: The Law and You
Health and Safety
First Aid
Setting Up in Business
Accessories
Finances
Choosing Premises
Salon Design
Insurance
Business Plan
Business Profile
Business Portfolio
Conclusion