Dog Grooming Level 3

Course code: OSC1014

Would you love to work with man’s best friend? Maybe you want to learn the skills to be able to groom your own dog? This is where our dog grooming course comes in!

Learn about the fascinating history and anatomy of dogs
Understand that grooming is important for keeping dogs clean and healthy and preventing infection
Learn how to bathe, brush and dry to keep a dog's coat clean and healthy
Discover how to look after a dog's teeth, paws and claws to maintain optimum hygiene

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Boost your knowledge and understanding of how to groom dogs professionally, from home!
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier.

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Study Hours

Approximately 80 hours.

Course Outcome

Dog Grooming Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

The Role of a Dog Groomer

What is dog grooming?
The benefits of dog grooming
Equipment
Different roles
Shows

Unit 2

Anatomy and History of Dogs

The head
Neck and shoulders
Forelegs
Hind legs
Paws
Claws
Rear end
Man's best friend
Origins of dog grooming
What keeps a dog's coat healthy?
Genetics
General health
Diet

Unit 3

Canine Health

Internal parasites
External parasites
Canine First Aid
Managing injuries

Unit 4

Bathing and Brushing Skills

Training to groom
Handling difficult dogs
Brushing techniques
Massage
Breed-specific grooming techniques
How to bathe a dog
How to dry a dog

Unit 5

Clipping Skills

Clipping and stripping
Stripping techniques
Clipping techniques
Basic techniques
Pet cut
Advanced clipping styles
Spaniel coats
Poodle coats

Unit 6

Teeth, Toes and Beyond

Face - cleaning and identifying problems
Fur - cleaning and identifying problems
Eyes - cleaning and identifying problems
Ears - cleaning and identifying problems
Teeth - cleaning and identifying problems
Claws - cleaning and identifying problems

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of tutor-marked assignments. No external examination is required.

Course duration

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. We suggest that the course will take approximately 80 hours to complete. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or sent to you via email, so receiving your course is easy and hassle-free. You will also receive our tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course outcomes

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

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. 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 ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Student study planner
* Student notebook
* Open Study College pen with highlighter
* Document wallet
*Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will achieve Dog Grooming Level 3.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.