Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7763 -02)

The qualification includes the following modules:

• Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing
• Bathe and clean dogs
• Clean and maintain equipment used for grooming or removing hair from animals
• Control and restrain animals
• Dry dogs and prepare their coats for styling
• Basic trimming of a dog’s coat
• Carry out reception duties
• Handle payments from clients
• Welcome, receive and care for visitors
• Move animals between locations
• Maintain the cleanliness and bio security of the animal care working environment

Assessment

The qualification is assessed on evidence resulting from practical assessments and written short answer assessments and an online electronic multiple choice examination. All are carried out at our salon during your course.

Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming (7763-03)

This qualification includes the following modules:

• Carry out styling and finishing of dogs
• Assessment and planning dog grooming work
• Promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of animals
• Health checking a dog by a dog groomer
• Welcome, receive and care for visitors
• Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security
• Moving animals between locations

Assessment

The qualification is assessed on evidence resulting from practical assessments and written short answer assessments. Both are carried out at our salon during your course.

Both qualifications can be taken during the 20day course or as an independent 2 day assessment for students who already have experience in Grooming. Once completed a certificate from City and Guilds/NPTC will be awarded.