The Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant (7863-02) qualification covers the skills the learner will need to progress to work as a Dog Grooming Assistant. Mandatory content covers:
- Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
- Bathing of dogs
- Drying dogs and preparing a dog for styling
- Carrying out trimming of a dog’s coat to prepare for styling
- Moving and lifting dogs
- Maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of the dog grooming environment
- Professional conduct
- An introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics and behaviour of dogs
The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve:
A theory exam which will cover the knowledge and understanding within the qualification and a synoptic assignment which requires the learners to identify and use effectively in an integrated way an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories, and knowledge from across the content area.
The Level 3 Dog Grooming (7863-03) qualification covers the skills the learner will need to progress to work as a Professional Dog Groomer. Mandatory content covers:
- Health and safety, legislation and codes of practice for the dog grooming industry
- Preparing, styling and finishing a dog
- Health checking and handling a dog in a dog grooming environment
- Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment
The assessment for this qualification will require the learner to achieve:
A written exam which covers the knowledge and understanding within the qualification
A practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs with different coat types and for different requirements.