Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is designed for candidates aged 16+ who wish for career progression into or within the grooming industry and who are not yet sufficiently advanced to study for the 7863 Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma.

It is a City & Guilds requirement to achieve this qualification before proceeding onto the Level 3 Diploma. The candidate will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent groomer’s assistant.

On Site at Training Centre

Practical Assessment 1: Assess behaviour, identify breed, lift and move using relevant restraints and handling.

Practical Assessment 2: Basic health check, identify key anatomical points, type of coat and prepare dog for bathing.

Practical Assessment 3: Bathing, drying, nail and ear care.

Practical Assessment 4: Trimming to prepare for styling

Practical Assessment 5: Cleaning the salon and equipment

1 x online multiple choice exam (60 minutes) - taken on site at the end of the course

There will also be written assignments and worksheets to complete to help you research and revise for the theory side of the qualification. These are to be completed both on-site and as part of documented guided home study until the required guided learning hours are met.

Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is designed for candidates aged 16+ who wish for career progression within the grooming industry and who have already achieved the 7763-02 or 7863-02 Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant qualification.

The candidate will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a professional dog groomer.

On Site at Training Centre

Practical Assessment 1: Risk assessment
Practical Assessment 2: Client consultation and style a drop coat
Practical Assessment 3: Hand strip a dog
Practical Assessment 4: Style a wool mix coat and maintenance of equipment
Practical Assessment 5: Style a dog to breed standard and health check
Practical Assessment 6: First aid

There will also be written assignments and worksheets to complete to help you research and revise for the theory side of the qualification. These are to be completed both on-site and as part of documented guided home study until the required guided learning hours are met.

1 x online written exam – to be sat under full exam conditions (2hrs). This exam is held twice a year in June and November at an external site and you will be given a choice of which month you want to sit it following completion of the practical and theory assessments.

Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is designed for candidates, aged 16+, who are looking for a career within the animal care industry. The candidate will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent dog walker. This qualification could also allow progress to further learning and training in this area.

Mandatory content covers:

• Roles and responsibilities of a professional dog walker
• Legislation and codes of practice
• Breeds and behaviour
• Walking and controlling a dog
• Problems injuries and emergencies

The assessment for this qualification will require the candidate to achieve one to one practical assessment with oral questioning.

There are no other recognised qualifications for dog walkers at this level, therefore this qualification demonstrates to both employers and public that the candidate has the practical skills and knowledge required of a professional dog walker

Structure

The qualification is made up of one unit with four tasks expressed in a standard format.

The recommended guided learning hours are 14 hours.

Assessment Breakdown:

Task A: Record sheets for completion on meeting a new client  

Task B: Behavioural assessment of a dog

Task C: Take a dog for a walk, including preparation and give feedback to client

Task D: Potential risks and dangers on a dog walk and how to deal with them

Who is the qualification for?

This qualification is designed for candidates, aged 16+, who are looking for a career within the animal care industry. The candidate will gain practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a competent pet sitter. Pet sitting can involve looking after a wide range of animals to include cats, dogs, rabbits and guinea pigs, through exotics, pet pigs, chickens, sheep and goats for example. This qualification could also allow progress to further learning and training in this area.

Mandatory content covers:

• Roles and responsibilities of a professional pet sitter
• Legislation and codes of practice
• Potential problems, injuries and emergencies

The assessment for this qualification will require the candidate to achieve one practical assessment with oral questioning.

In order to take this qualification the candidate will need to hold a Level 2 qualification in animal related area.

There are no other recognised qualifications for pet sitters at this level, therefore this qualification demonstrates to both employers and public that the candidate has the practical skills and knowledge required of a competent pet sitter.

Structure

The qualification is made up of one unit with four tasks expressed in a standard format.

The recommended guided learning hours are 18 hours.

Assessment Breakdown:

Task A:  Roles and responsibilities of a pet sitter

Task B:  Devise client information sheets

Task C:  Behavioural assessment and signs of health and ill health in an animal

Task D:  Potential problems or emergencies whilst pet sitting