Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management (Fast track)

IPET Diploma

Study Area: 19+

Duration: Flexible

Attendance: Part Time

Course Overview

This course gives learners a full recognised qualification in dog grooming and salon management.

This is a remote theory course, students might need to attend for one session face to face to complete first aid assessment.

Applicants need to be employed in a dog salon. You will be invited to interview where you will need to bring with your proof of the above requirements plus a portfolio of evidence.

This course gives learners a full recognised qualification in dog grooming and salon management. This course will ensure that you are a fully qualified dog groomer.

Units covered in this qualification include:

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.

Start Date

Various start dates, please contact our Admissions team via admissions@calderdale.ac.uk or call 01422 399316.

Entry Requirements & Interview Process

Depending on the applicant prior attainment and experience. The applicant must demonstrate the following to prove eligibility for the Fast Track option of delivery:

Level 2 dog grooming qualification with 1 years styling experience OR
1 years experience of styling
Customer reviews or employer reference
Photos of a range of grooms

Assessment Methods

Practical assessments for the learner would either be held within the College on a practical day (staffing and equipment permitting). Alternatively, they could be held via zoom/teams – in line with the remote assessment guidance given by IPET. Staffing will need to be looked at in order to assess the potential number of new learners, which may include offsite visits.

Course Fees

This course is for students 19 years and over, the cost of the course is £2257 with registration fees.

This course needs to be completed within 12 months, if not you would need to pay additional registration fees.