iPET Network
Level 3
QN: 603/7568/1
Curriculum Active
iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Cat Grooming and an Introduction to Styling
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by iPET Network. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 193 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
iPET Network
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
193 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Assess and Plan Cat Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to assess and plan the styling requirements of a Cat.2.
- Be able to prepare
- maintain and use relevant equipment and record equipment used.3.
- Be able to promote health and safety and environmental good practice.
2
Feline Handling, Health and Welfare
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to carry out a health check and promote the health and welfare of felines.2.
- Know and understand Feline behaviour and handling
3
Health and Safety in a Cat Grooming Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the requirements of relevant legislation and safe working practices for Cats and Groomers in a grooming environment.1.
- Understand the importance of hazards and risks in a grooming environment.3.
- Be able to clean and maintain a Cat grooming environment to sustain Bio Security.
4
Prepare, Style and Finish a Selection of Cat Breeds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use appropriate techniques to handle and restrain a range of Cats with different temperaments during the preparation, styling and finishing
- Be able to remove excess hair, knots and matts prior to bathing
- Be able to safely bath and dry a range of Cats
- Be able to record grooming styles
- Understand the preparation for styling and finishing techniques natural to the breed and client requirements
- Be able to carry out styling and finishing techniques natural to the breed and client requirements
- Be able to use relevant equipment to prepare, style and finish grooming Cats
5
Prepare, Style and Finish a Selection of Dog Breeds
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the preparation for styling and finishing techniques for different breed patterns and client requirements
- Understand the use of appropriate techniques to handle and restrain a range of dogs, with different temperaments, during preparation and styling
- Know how to assess a dog for hand stripping and understand the hand stripping process
- Be able to use appropriate techniques to handle and restrain a range of dogs with different temperaments during preparation and styling
- Be able to remove excess hair, knots and matts prior to bathing
- Be able to safely bath and dry a range of dogs
- Be able to record grooming styles
- Be able to carry out styling and finishing techniques in accordance with breed patterns and client requirements
- Be able to use relevant equipment for preparing, styling and finishing of dogs
6
Promote the Welfare of Cats conforming with Relevant Legislation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to promote and maintain the health and welfare of felines.2.
- Know how to recognise, promote and maintain the health and welfare of Cats
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/7568/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- iPET Network
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- May 2021
- Operational End
- Aug 2026