1Course Overview
Dog Grooming Level 3
Course code: OSC1014
Would you love to work with mans best friend?
Maybe you want to learn the skills to be able to groom your own dog?
Then this is where our dog grooming course comes in!
Boost your knowledge and understanding of how to groom dogs professionally, from home!
This course enables you to:
- 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
- Learn about the fascinating history and anatomy of dogs
All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn't be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way by email.
You can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.
Boost your career opportunities and equip yourself with the skills you need for your long term success. Home learning is simple and stress-free, so enrol with us today!
2Course Content
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
3Other Information
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 60 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 by ABC Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (This lists details of all the units you have completed as part of your course).
The course itself has been designed by Open Study College to meet specific learners’ or employers’ requirements. The course has been endorsed under the ABC Awards’ Quality Licence Scheme. This means Open Study College have undergone external quality checks to ensure that the organisation and the courses’ it offers meet a high standard. Regular reviews of our courses are carried out as part of the endorsement process.
The completion of this course alone does not lead to an Ofqual regulated qualification, but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills towards regulated qualifications in the future. The unit summary can be used as evidence towards your Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this sector.
The course depth and study has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual.
ABC Awards are a national awarding organisation that have years of experience in developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a wide range of industries. They have a comprehensive portfolio of over 650 Ofqual regulated qualifications on the national Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF) for all ages and abilities post-14.
4Q&As
Your Questions Answered
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 writing service
- *Comprehensive study guide
- *Exclusive Open Study College Pen
- *Student study planner
- *Three colour highlighter
- *Student notebook
- *Document wallet
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* 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 be awarded your Dog Grooming Level 3 certification.
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 Support Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.
6Reviews
he tutor support has been perfect
So far so good, I took this course to expand my existing business with dogs. The tutor support has been perfect and the college staff were really friendly when I called. As for the course I have found it very easy to learn with plenty of information resulting in my 1st unit being a pass. I would highly recommend them.
