VetSkill
Level 3
QN: 610/3104/5
Curriculum Active
VetSkill VTEC Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VetSkill. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 257 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
VetSkill
Syllabus Units
8 Units
Guided Hours
257 hrs
Instant access to interactive lessons, quizzes, and spaced revision.
Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
DG01 Legal and Professional Practice for the Canine Grooming Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand current animal welfare legislation applicable to the canine grooming sector
- Understand current health and safety legislation for the canine grooming sector
- Know the principles of risk assessment within the canine grooming environment
- Know current data protection legislation for the canine grooming sector
- Understand professional and ethical practice for the canine grooming sector
2
DG02 Anatomy and Physiology for Canine Grooming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the basic principles of the canine cardiovascular system
- Know the basic functions of the canine respiratory system
- Know common canine landmarks used within the grooming sector
- Know the anatomical features of the canine skull
- Know the structure and function of the canine oral cavity
- Know the basic structure and function of the canine ear
- Understand the basic structure and function of the canine eye
- Understand the basic structure and function of the canine nose
- Understand the structure and function of the canine integument
- Know a variety of canine anatomical extremes
- Know the key features of the canine reproductive systems
- Know the key features of the canine excretory systems
3
DG03 Canine First Aid
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key principles of canine first aid
- Know how to categorise canine emergency situations
- Understand the signs and management of common canine emergency situations
- Be able to assess canine first aid emergency situations
- Be able to apply first aid to manage canine emergency situations
4
DG04 Canine Behaviour within the Grooming Environment
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of canine behaviour and learning within the grooming environment
- Understand factors influencing canine behaviour within the grooming environment
- Understand canine communication within the grooming environment
- Be able to conduct a canine behavioural observation within the grooming environment
- Understand the relevance of canine behaviour and communication within the grooming environment
5
DG05 Health, Welfare and Handling for Canine Grooming
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles of canine health checks within the grooming environment
- Understand the principles of canine handling and restraint within the grooming environment
- Be able to provide canine handling and restraint within the grooming environment
- Understand common canine conditions encountered within the grooming environment
- Understand common canine parasites encountered within the grooming environment
- Understand common canine infectious agents encountered within the grooming environment
- Understand the principles of biosecurity within the canine grooming environment
6
DG06 Customer Service for the Canine Grooming Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to develop and maintain professional customer relations within the canine grooming sector
- Understand methods to improve the customer experience within the canine grooming environment
- Understand how to re
- solve customer conflict within the canine grooming environment
- Understand common customer-centric policies and procedures used within the canine grooming sector
- Be able to provide effective customer relations and service within the canine grooming environment
7
DG07 Application of the Canine Grooming Process
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand canine grooming equipment and products available for styling and finishing
- Understand a range of canine styling and finishing techniques for a variety of breeds and coat types
- Understand the principles of canine hand stripping
- Be able to apply a range of styling techniques for a variety of canine breeds and coat types
8
DG08 Employment and Self-employment within the Canine Grooming Sector
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the responsibilities for employment and self-employment within the canine grooming sector
- Know the requirements of His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) for Self-Assessment
- Understand Value-Added Tax (VAT) registration
- Understand the requirements for financial record keeping
- Understand how business rates apply to canine grooming business models
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/3104/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- VetSkill
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2023