Dog Grooming and Salon Management (RQF) Level 3 Diploma.

The course is available online to start at any time. The practical elements will take place over a minimum of 30 days. During the practical training at one of our hand-picked training providers, you will have the opportunity to groom a minimum of 20 dogs, ranging across 10 different breeds with different coat types.

There are no pre-requisites for this diploma, however, you must be over 16 years of age to enrol.

Please note that as a COVID precaution, it is mandatory for learners to have their own grooming equipment when attending the practical training. A comprehensive dog grooming kit is available to purchase from our practical training provider for the amount of £450. Alternatively, learners can provide their own equipment. If you decide to provide your own equipment, our training provider will need to approve your equipment list to ensure it is suitable before you attend the placement. 

This course includes practical training at a top-of-the-range COVID-secure dog grooming training school in Winsford, Northwich UK.

During your 30-days of practical, you will be taught by highly experienced canine tutors.

This valuable hands-on training experience will help you learn the fundamentals of dog grooming, the correct health and safety procedures and the management of a dog grooming salon in a working environment.

Throughout your practical training, you will be observed, supported, and assessed by dog grooming professionals.

At the end of your 30-day practical training, you be a qualified dog groomer and have the theoretical knowledge to manage a dog grooming business.
 

*You will have access to the course for 12 months only. You can purchase course extensions.

This course consists of 8 units.

Unit 1: Health and Safety in a Dog Grooming Environment

On completion of this unit you will:

• Learn how to promote and maintain the health and welfare of animals
• Study health and safety and Animal Welfare requirements

Unit 2: Promote the Welfare of Dogs conforming with Relevant Legislation

On completion of this unit you will:

• Learn about the relevant canine legislation you will need to know before starting your dog grooming career
• Understand how to provide care for animals in a way which is consistent with relevant legislation
• Learn how to minimising stress and injury in the grooming environment.

Unit 3: Customer Care and Managing Complaints

On completion of this unit you will:

• Learn about customer service and how to interact with a range of different clients and customers
• Learn how to care and manage customers in a professional manner whilst meeting relevant legislation
• Develop skills on how to deal with customer complaints and identify the types of problems that may occur with customers

Unit 4: Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment

On completion of this unit you will:

• Explore the importance of essential equipment maintenance
• Study the steps leading up to dog grooming
• Study styling requirements and the appearance of a dog
• Learn how to plan the work according to the client requirements
• Study a variety of breeds and their styling requirements for their coat conditions

Unit 5: Health Checking, Handling and Canine Behaviour

On completion of this unit you will:

• Understand the principles of dog handling
• Learn about canine behaviour, as well as carrying out health checks
• Explore how poor health can affect the grooming process
• Identify possible breed defects that could affect the health of a dog throughout the grooming process
• Learn how certain adjustments that can be made to improve the grooming experience

Unit 6: Prepare, Style and Finish a range of Dog Breeds

On completion of this unit you will:

• Learn how to effectively groom a variety of dog breeds, from preparation to styling and finishing.
• Develop the use techniques and equipment appropriate to the coat type to remove knots and excess hair.
• Study handling techniques to suit the dog type
• Learn how to safely bath and dry a range of dogs
• Explore the preparation for styling and finishing techniques for different breeds and client requirements
• Learn how to groom at least 20 dogs and cover at the 6 coat types

Unit 7: Canine Emergency First Aid

On completion of this unit you will:

• Learn the principles of Canine Emergency First Aid
• Learn how to recognise emergencies and administer first-aid
• Study the basic content required in a Canine Emergency First Aid kit

Unit 8: Planning the Operation of a Small Canine Business

On completion of this unit you will:

• Explore the skills required to set up and run a small-dog business
• Study the roles of marketing in a small canine business
• Learn how to plan and operate the finance, marketing and business operations of a small canine business

When studying your iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management you’ll be assessed internally by our qualified experts. You’ll need to provide a portfolio of evidence upon completion of each unit. 

Once you have successfully completed all your assessments you will receive your final grade and receive your certificate of completion alongside your qualification. 

When are you assessed?

As you’re in control of the way in which you learn, you’re also in charge of when you hand in your assignments. This enables you to take as long as you need to thoroughly understand the unit before completing any assignments.