Dog Grooming Introductory Level 3 Certificate

This fast-paced course is taught by industry professionals in new facilities. Learners consolidate their grooming skills and learn how to provide a high level of customer service. The course is ideal preparation for work in the grooming industry and is frequently a requirement to gain employment in commercial parlours. Learners' thrive in the busy atmosphere of Distinguished Dogs, where outstanding support by staff leads to exceptionally high success and an unforgettable learning experience. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. OFSTED Outstanding teaching, learning and assessment 2. Brand new purpose built modern facilities 3. The grooming salon is a real world environment with real customers 4. Inspirational, well qualified lecturers with current industry experience 5. Friendly and encouraging environment supporting all to achieve What will I Study? All aspects of grooming, styling and finishing dogs to a very high standard. Planning your work, using tools and equipment safely and well, promoting the health and well being of dogs and self. Understanding the health and safety requirements of a dog grooming salon. Understanding the needs of dogs and meeting their owner's requirements. Our grooming team will also offer their own personal insights into how to be successful in the industry. Units include: • Carry out the styling and finishing of dogs (6 credits) • Assessment and planning of dog grooming work (4 credits) • Promote and maintain the health & wellbeing of animals (4 credits) • Health checking a dog by a dog groomer (4 credits) • Hand stripping a dog's coat (6 credits) • Style and trim a spaniel's coat (6 credits) • Style and trim a short-legged terrier's coat (6 credits) How will I be Taught? All teaching takes place in our grooming parlour where you will work closely with a lecturer and grooming assistant. You will learn by doing and will benefit from outstanding advice and guidance, close supervision and support from your peers. How will I be Assessed? Ongoing assessment of practical activity, one-to-one assessment with tutor. Formal assessment is by a two hour theory exam and production of a portfolio of written and photographic evidence of your hard work. What our students say? Emily Mulholland - 'Brinsbury gave me a good foundation for the start of my grooming career, it's a very hands-on course so you get to really see if grooming is right for you. I had a great working relationship with my tutors and was treated like an adult despite being one of the youngest students'.