iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Cat Grooming and Salon Management
iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Cat Grooming and Salon Management – Qualification Number 603/7567/X (link to qualification on Ofqual register)
The qualification is designed for Candidates who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to prepare, style and finish a range of cat breeds, understand health and safety in a cat grooming salon, practice business management and gain skills in feline emergency first aid. The qualification consists of practical and theory work.
iPET Network are proud to have developed this NEW qualification in the Animal Care and Veterinary Science sector. Candidates will groom at least 20 cats to include a minimum of 8 different breeds, covering 4 different coat type but often many more. 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 which can be a huge cost saving to candidates.
Candidates will be trained in practical skills such as prepping, bathing, scissoring, clipping, styling and nail trimming on a variety of cat breeds.
Units included within this qualification are:
324: Health and Safety in a Cat Grooming Environment
325: Promote the Welfare of Cats conforming with Relevant Legislation
326: Customer Care and Managing Complaints
327: Assess and Plan Cat Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment
328: Health Checking, Handling and Feline Behaviour
329: Prepare, Style and Finish a range of Cat Breeds
330: Planning the Operation of a Small Animal Business
332: Feline Emergency First Aid
Uniquely, candidates are continually assessed via practical demonstration and coursework. There is no requirement to sit a formal exam in order to achieve the qualification. This holistic approach has been welcomed by candidates to our Training Providers from across the UK, Ireland and Internationally. iPET Network designed the qualification to have an excellent balance of theoretical and practical learning. Feedback suggests that this qualification takes the pressure out of adult learning and this approach appeals to a wide range of Candidates. Our Training Providers are striving to improve industry standards by ensuring Candidates walk out fully qualified, confident and competent in cat grooming.
The iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Cat Grooming and Salon Management will demonstrate to an employer or the general public that candidates have the necessary technical skills and knowledge to successfully groom a range of cat breeds. This is a formal, regulated, nationally recognised qualification that will remain relevant throughout the Candidates’s career and can only be achieved by reaching the required skill level. It has been designed specifically for those looking to become professional cat groomers or those who already groom cats (as a hobby or career) but do not currently hold a nationally recognised qualification. This approach and elements are unique to our course syllabus making the qualification a more rounded and robust qualification.
A fast-track option is also available for experienced groomers seeking a formal qualification to confirm their skill level or those who have undertaken other qualifications but see the benefit in gaining the iPET Network qualification.
iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Cat Grooming and Salon Management – Qualification Specification
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