Ref: 603/4542/1
Registration End Date: 31/08/2023
Certification End Date: 31/08/2026
This qualification has been designed for those who wish to learn the basic cuts and trims to be able to work in a grooming salon.
Learners should be aged 16 or above, be working at level 2 and be comfortable around dogs of all sizes, breeds and temperaments.
The qualification covers assessing, planning and recording grooming work, health checking dogs prior to grooming and essential first aid.
The qualification is made up of a range of theoretical and practical units related to canine health and wellbeing and cutting and trimming dogs? coats.
On successful completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Dog Grooming, learners may progress onto the Level 3 Diploma, any other Level 3 Canine care qualification or directly into employment in a dog grooming salon or similar environment.
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Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner's Page for further information.
To achieve the Level 3 Certificate in Dog Grooming learners must achieve:
- 18 credits from the Mandatory Units
- No optional units
See the Qualification Specification for more details.
Portfolio of evidence, including evidence of practical work.
Tutors:
To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:
- The City and Guilds Advanced Grooming Certificate 7750 or;
- The full 7736-03; or
- The new 7863-03 Diploma
or
- Holds the AIM Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming.
and
- Principal tutor/ assessor will have minimum of 3 years practical experience.
In addition, a relevant teaching qualification will be required, such as:
- the Level 3 Award in Education and Training; or
- the Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training; or
- Level 3 or 4 PTLLS (or equivalent).
NB The centre must have an appointed Canine First Aid practitioner and provide a copy of certification maintained every 3 years or as otherwise advised.
Internal Quality Assurer (IQA):
Centres must also ensure that they have in place an Internal Quality Assurance person who:
- Has substantial experience of working in or assessing qualifications in Dog Grooming.
- Is familiar with the assessment requirements of the qualification for which they are the Internal Quality Assurer.