iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management

The qualification is designed for Candidates who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to prepare, style and finish a range of dog breeds, understand health and safety in a dog grooming salon, practice business management and gain skills in canine emergency first aid. The qualification consists of both practical and theory work.

iPET Network are proud to have developed this NEW qualification in the Animal Care and Veterinary Science sector. Candidates will groom at least 20 dogs to include a minimum of 10 different breeds, covering 6 different coat types but often many more.  There are no pre-requisites to starting the qualification, meaning candidates can join at level 3 without having completed a lower level (level 2) course first which can be a huge cost saving to candidates.

Candidates will be trained in practical skills such as prepping, bathing, scissoring, clipping, styling and nail trimming on a variety of dog breeds.

Units included within this qualification are:

•     Health and Safety in a Dog Grooming Environment
•     Promote the Welfare of Dogs conforming with Relevant Legislation
•     Customer Care and Managing Complaints
•     Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment
•     Health Checking, Handling and Canine Behaviour
•     Prepare, Style and Finish a range of Dog Breeds
•     Canine Emergency First Aid
•     Planning the Operation of a Small Canine Business