This qualification is designed for those who wish to work within the industry as a groomer but may not want the salon management aspect of the role. Gaining the core grooming skills and introduction to styling.

 The qualification is a combination of practical and theory teaching. 

You will groom at least 10 dogs to include a minimum of 5 different breeds, covering 4 different coat types.  There are no pre-requisites to starting the qualification, meaning candidates can join at level 3 without having completed a lower level (level 2) course first.

Units included within this qualification are:

301: Health and Safety in a Dog Grooming Environment 

302: Promote the Welfare of Dogs conforming with Relevant Legislation

304: Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment

305: Health Checking, Handling and Canine Behaviour

317: Prepare, Style and Finish a Selection of Dog Breeds

Assessment: you are continually assessed via practical demonstration and coursework. There is no requirement to sit a formal written exam in order to achieve the qualification.

The units and evidence completed as part of the iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Dog Grooming and Introduction to Styling can be recognised as prior learning should a Candidate want to progress and complete the iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management qualification. The Candidate would need to complete additional hours at a Training Provider and complete the following additional units.

303: Customer Care and Managing Complaints

307: Canine Emergency First Aid

308: Planning the Operation of a Small Canine Business

306: Prepare, Style and Finish a Range of Dog Breeds

The iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid is perfect for owners and professionals alike who want to be prepared should a pet need emergency treatment. The qualification covers the most commonly faced canine emergencies such as how to treat injury, dress wounds, allergic reactions, stings, poisoning, choking, seizures, CPR, hypothermia and much more through a combination of practical and theory-based training.

This qualification has been designed to enable Candidates to:

• Know the objectives of first aid
• Understand how to manage canine behaviour in emergency situations.
• Understand DR ABC (primary survey) of the canine including how to take temperature, pulse and respiration rate.
• Understand the examination of an injured animal and the actions to take to manage shock.
• Be able to record the pulse rate, respiration rate, apply a bandage to a dog and conduct CPR on a mannequin.
• Know the different types of wounds and fractures and appropriate first aid treatment
• Understand the management, signs necessary first aid treatment of choking, stings, poisoning, hyperthermia, hypothermia, water inhalation, convulsion, gastric torsion, burns and electrocution.
• Understand what is required in a canine emergency first aid kit and how to communicate in emergency situations

The iPET Network Level 3 Award in Canine First Aid consists of one mandatory theoretical and practical unit:

Unit 391: Canine First Aid