iPET Network Level 4 Higher Professional Diploma in Dog Grooming

Groomers who already hold a level 3 diploma qualification can stretch their learning and enhance their skill by taking their education to the next level and become one of the most highly qualified professional dog groomers in the UK. This qualification is a combination of self-study and assessment to evidence higher knowledge and skill. Learners will go on a journey to expand their expertise, focusing on breed standard and niche grooming styles with a highly experienced and decorated grooming tutor as support.

It is aimed at Candidates that can demonstrate their expertise in understanding an excellent standard of dog grooming styling skills for both breed standard and freestyle grooming. They must demonstrate a high level of knowledge in relation to canine welfare, managing behaviour and business operations, developing their personal and professional development and gaining skills in canine emergency first aid at work.

Leading industry experts have been consulted and reviewed this qualification to ensure the outcome is appropriate for the Dog Grooming industry and the continued growth and development of the sector.

This qualification is aimed to lead Candidates into being able to develop established dog grooming skills to a superior and professional level.

The qualification is an excellent balance of theoretical and practical learning to ensure that vocational skills lead the qualification with underpinned knowledge developed throughout.

Units included in this qualification:

• Unit 420: Canine Care, Anatomy and Welfare.
• Unit 421: Professionally Style a Range of Dog Breeds.
• Unit 422: Canine Behaviour Management.
• Unit 423: Managing a Dog Grooming Business.
• Unit 424: Personal Professional Development.

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Industry recognised

This is an industry recognised qualification from iPET Network, an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual. Teaching delivery is from Pet Training Courses, an approved iPET Network Training Provider. More details about this qualification and other regulated qualifications can be found on The Ofqual Register.

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