VetSkill
Level 2
QN: 610/3105/7
Curriculum Active
VetSkill VTEC Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VetSkill. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 188 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
VetSkill
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
188 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
DGA01 Health, Safety and Legislation for the Canine Grooming Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to comply with relevant health and safety workplace legislation within the canine
- Understand how to comply with relevant animal welfare legislation within the canine grooming environment
- Know how to identify hazards and risks within the canine grooming environment
- Understand health and safety protocols used within the canine grooming environment
- Understand organisational structures and types encountered within the canine grooming sector
2
DGA02 Introduction to Health and Welfare for the Dog Grooming Assistant
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the anatomical points relevant to canine grooming
- Know the basic anatomy and physiology of the canine skeleton
- Know the basic anatomy and physiology of the canine integument
- Know the basic anatomy and physiology for the canine oral cavity
- Know the impact of anatomical extremes relevant to canine grooming
- Understand the effect of canine ectoparasites and endoparasites
- Understand common canine conditions affecting the skin and coat
- Understand common canine conditions affecting health
- Understand the pre-groom canine health check process
- Be able to carry out pre-groom canine health checks
3
DGA03 Introduction to Canine First Aid
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the key principles of canine first aid
- Understand the management of canine first aid emergencies commonly occurring within the grooming environment
- Understand how to apply a compression bandage to arrest haemorrhage
4
DGA04 Canine Behaviour, Handling and Restraint Techniques for the Grooming Assistant
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of handling and restraint applied within the canine grooming environment
- Be able to apply the principles of handling and restraint within the canine grooming environment
- Understand the basic principles of canine behavioural observations for the grooming environment
- Be able to perform canine behavioural observations within the grooming environment
- Understand how to promote a positive canine experience during the grooming process
- Understand how to implement adaptions to positively affect the canine behavioural response to the grooming process
5
DGA05 Biosecurity and Maintenance for Canine Grooming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to clean and maintain canine grooming equipment
- Be able to clean and maintain canine grooming equipment
- Understand how to clean and maintain the canine grooming environment
- Be able to clean and maintain the canine grooming environment
6
DGA06 Introduction to Customer Service and Sales
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key components of good customer service and satisfaction within the canine grooming environment
- Understand how to receive a dog from the customer for grooming
- Understand how to return a dog to the customer following grooming
- Understand how to process data used within the grooming environment
- Understand the principles of providing grooming services and products
- Be able to provide customer services during the canine grooming process
7
DGA07 Foundations of Canine Grooming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the UK Kennel Club recognised breed groups
- Understand canine coat types and their maintenance
- Understand the safe and appropriate use of canine grooming products and equipment
- Understand the planning phase of canine grooming
- Understand the bathing and drying requirements of canine coat types
- Be able to apply bathing and drying requirements for canine coat types
- Be able to perform basic trimming and clipping techniques in preparation for canine styling
- Understand the reflective process for the canine grooming assistant
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3105/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VetSkill
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2023