Introductory Dog Grooming » AC040

Qualification

Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming

Dates & Times

Thursdays (30 weeks)

Starts 15/9/11

09.15am  - 4.45pm

2011/12 price £880

Awarding Body.

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Kingston Maurward College,
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DT2 8PY
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Money
Matters

 £880


Plus the additional cost of £200 exam registration fee for the 3 practical grooming exams, which must to be taken within 2 years.


Part Time Day

Downloads
Materials
Required

Writing Materials.

Waterproof Apron.

Plastic apron or grooming tunic

Location :

K.M.C.

Department :

Academy of Animal Conservation and Welfare

Tutor :

Sally Penney

Reference Number

500/7698/X

Qualification Level :

3

Language :

English

Is it right for me?

An obvious follow-on to the Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistants course (AC133). It is aimed at students who would like to progress to become a professional dog stylist. Units include: styling and finishing, planning grooming and health checking.

What will I be learning about?

This 30 week, Level 3 Certificate works out to the equivalent to just £7 per hour for tuition and can be paid in instalments.

Units include: 

  • Carry out stylng and finishing of dogs
  • Assessment and planning of dog grooming work
  • Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals
  • Health checking a dog as a dog groomer

Plus additional units selected by the tutor.

H/502/1507 − Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals
K/502/1699 − Assess and plan dog grooming work
T/502/1706 − Carrying out styling and finishing of dogs
T/502/4721 − Health checking a dog by a dog groomer

Where will it take me?

Working as an Assistant in a Dog Grooming Salon. Progression on to the Level 3 Diploma in Professional Dog Stylists. (This course is a pre-requisite)

What's Required?

Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistants course.

How will I be assessed?

Practical assessments
Written assignments
Short answer exam paper


What is next?

Level 3 Diploma in Professional Dog Stylists

Information from the awarding body

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Title :NPTC Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming (QCF)
Qualification Aim ID :500/7698/X
Summary :

The purpose is to enable learners to gain the knowledge and skills in the basics of trimming a dog and to ensure the health and welfare of dogs in a dog grooming situation.

The aim of the qualifcation is to allow learners to provide a basic service for pet owners who require a clean and tidy dog in a balanced trim.

Level :3
Language :English
Progression :

This qualification provides a progression from the NPTC Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants. It is also a progression directly to the NPTC Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists.

Candidates could also progress onto other centre-based qualification, for example the NPTC Level 3 Advanced National Diploma in Animal Managment. Candidates could also progress onto the level 3 work-based diploma in animal care.

Candidates could also progress straight into employment.

Overal Assessment Method :

Practical Demonstration / Assignment - Written Examination

Minimum Credit Achieved :11
Sub Units :

H/502/1507 Promote and maintain the health and well-being of animals

K/502/1699 Assess and plan dog grooming work

T/502/1706 Carrying out styling and finishing of dogs

T/502/4721 Health checking a dog by a dog groomer