Dog Grooming Advanced Diploma - Level 3

Advanced Diploma in Dog Grooming - Level 3

This course in Advanced Diploma in Dog Grooming at QLS Level 3 is for individuals aspiring to get into or already in the dog grooming industry. individuals that would love to groom their pet dogs on their own might also find this course worthwhile, as this professionally narrated course will get you into terms with all the dog grooming techniques and methods in a matter of days. All you need to start with this course is a passion for animal care and a qualification at Level 2 or above in a related disciple.

This course start by taking you through the history and relationship between dogs and human owners. You will then be taught on the safe set up procedure for grooming, pet safety and pet safety procedures to ensure you follow it in your dog grooming activities. This course will also focus on the different breeds of dogs to provide you the confidence in handling and grooming them as per their grooming needs.

This comprehensive course will help you master the different grooming techniques and methods that are essential to add a professional flair to your grooming career. All the aspects of setting up a dog grooming business of your own will also be extensively covered through this course to help bring your passion to life. By the end of this course, you will walk away with an certification that is a guaranteed way to get into the animal care or grooming industry.

The Quality Licence Scheme, endorses high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This means that Imperial Learning Limited* has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers, meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the course have been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Quality Licence Scheme, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.

The course itself has been designed by Imperial Learning Limited* to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current qualifications.

Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.

*South London College is an approved reselling partner for Quality Licence Scheme courses under Imperial Learning Limited

Why study at South London College?

South London College offers the most convenient path to gain skills and training that will give you the opportunity to put into practice your knowledge and expertise in an IT or corporate environment. You can study at your own pace at South London College and you will be provided with all the necessary material which includes Free CV writing pack to make your learning experience enriching and rewarding.

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What Will I Learn?

• Gain a clear understanding of the history and relationship between the dog and human owner.
• Become confident in grooming techniques and how to apply them on different breeds of dogs.
• Understand that each dog is different and grooming should be done to fit the dog’s unique needs.
• Learn how to groom dogs quickly while ensuring they feel comfortable with you.
• Acquire business skills needed to set-up a dog grooming business.

COURSE CURRICULUM

Module 01 : Introduction to Grooming

• History and evolution of dog grooming
• Origins of dog grooming
• Bark the loudest!
• A profession of the future

Module 02 : Safe Set up Procedure for Grooming

• Safe set up procedures
• Pet safety
• Safety for you and your staff
• Safety restraints
• Muzzles

Module 03 : Pet safety procedures

• Pet safety
• Pet safety

Module 04 : First aid

• Introduction
• How to approach an injured or ill dog
• Artificial respiration
• Heart massage
• Heatstroke
• Stress from shock
• Electric shock
• Seizures or convulsions
• Choking
• Burns
• Pet first aid and emergency kit

Module 05 : Dog’s Common Skin and Coat Disorders

• Introduction
• Eczema
• Ringworm
• Dandruff

Module 06 : Scabies, Otitis, Conjunctivitis, and Plaque

• Scabies
• Otitis
• Conjunctivitis
• Plaque

Module 07 : Grooming Tools

• Large items
• Scissors:
• Working tools
• Professional hair cutting machine:
• Scissors:
• Brushes:

Module 08 : Hygiene and Disinfection Procedures

• Hygiene and disinfection
• General first aid kit

Module 09 : How to Dog Groomers Approach Dogs

• The dog groomers approach dogs
• Advice for clients on preparing dogs for grooming
• Aggressive dogs
• Why wash?
• Before you start
• Important little places
• Shampoo
• Dive in
• AnalGlands
• Emergency Scrub

Module 10 : Anatomy & types of coat

• Anatomy
• Types of coat
• Table of grooming levels
• Bathing dogs with long hair
• Bathing dogs with curly hair
• Bathing dogs with short hair
• Bathing Nordic dogs

Module 11 : Standard Dog Grooming Styles

• Introduction
• Poodle
• Yorkshire terrier
• White west highland terrier
• English cocker spaniel
• Shih Tzu
• Schnauzer
• Labrador/retriever
• French bulldog
• Samoyed husky
• Mongrel/mutt / mixed breed

Access Duration

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course. The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

Method of Assessment

This online course will be evaluated through written assignments. In order to complete this programme successfully, all students are required to complete a series of assignments. The completed assignments must be submitted via the online portal. Your instructor will review and evaluate your work and provide your feedback based on how well you have completed your assignments.

Certification

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from Quality Licence Scheme and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Course Code: QLS-03616

Awarding body (Accreditation)

The Quality Licence Scheme is part of the Skills and Education Group, a charitable organisation that unites education and skills-orientated organisations that share similar values and objectives. With more than 100 years of collective experience, the Skills and Education Group’s strategic partnerships create opportunities to inform, influence and represent the wider education and skills sector.

The Skills and Education Group also includes two nationally recognised awarding organisations; Skills and Education Group Awards and Skills and Education Group Access. Through our awarding organisations we have developed a reputation for providing high-quality qualifications and assessments for the education and skills sector. We are committed to helping employers, organisations and learners cultivate the relevant skills for learning, skills for employment, and skills for life.

Our knowledge and experience of working within the awarding sector enables us to work with training providers, through the Quality Licence Scheme, to help them develop high-quality courses and/or training programmes for the non-regulated market.

• Individuals who want to learn dog grooming skills
• Individuals who are animal lovers and want to run their own dog grooming business
• Pet carer, dog walker
• Anyone who has a deep interest in animal care

• Learners should be age 19 or over, and must have a basic understanding of Maths, English, and ICT.
• A qualification at level 2 or above in any discipline.

• Dog Groomer
• Dog Grooming Service
• Dog Walker
• Pet Care Specialist

Others jobs you can get

• Pet Sitter
• Pet Groomer
• Pet Care Assistant

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included