Students
NPTC INTERMEDIATE CERTIFICATE IN DOG GROOMING
Resources
- New multi-million pound animal management, veterinary nursing and dog grooming facility (opening Spring 2009)
- Specialist rooms for aquatics, reptiles, invertebrates and small mammals
- Extensive paddock facilities housing a range of grazing animals
- 6 bay, custom built aviaries for exotic birds
- Commercial dog grooming parlour
- Fully equipped veterinary examination room
Typical Employers
Animal rescue centres, animal charities, zoos and wildlife parks, as well as educational institutions and retail outlets.
Industry Links
Students benefit from a wide range of contacts such as local zoos, wildlife parks and rare breeds centres together with veterinary practices, pet shops, kennels, groomers and rescue operations such as Battersea Dogs Home.
Written by the British Dog Groomers’ Association, in conjunction with the Pet Care Trust and National Proficiency Training Council, this course covers the key principles in greater depth. Throughout the theory and practical sessions you will cover health and safety; the handling of dogs; bathing and drying techniques; preparing dogs for styling and the correct selection of shampoo and equipment as well as the general working environment.
Entry Requirements A Level 1 qualification and/or previous experience.
Location
Hadlow
Start Date Subject to demand, please call 0500 551434 to register interest.
Course Duration
13 weeks
Assessment Method
Students are required to complete a practical assessment book and sit a multiple choice theory examination set by the Awarding Body
Registration Fee £200
Tuition Fee £650