Dog Grooming Course Level 3 Award – QLS

Course Syllabus

Learners will complete 12 units of study in total as listed below.

• Lesson 1

Man’s History with Dogs – The History of Dog Grooming – The Dog Grooming Profession

• Lesson 2

Dog Breeds – Breed Recognition – Dog Anatomy and Physiology – Dog Diseases – First Aid

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 3

Types of Coat – Smooth Coat Breeds – Short Coat Breeds – Double Coat Breeds – Long and Silky Coat Breeds – Harsh  and Wiry Coat Breeds – Curly and Woolly Breeds – Corded Coated Breeds

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 4

Types of Coat – Short Coat Breeds – Long Coat Breeds – Designer Breeds

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 5

Equipment Required – Grooming Tools – Clippers – Blades – Shears – Scissors – Equipment Maintenance – Uniforms and Protective Clothing – Protective Equipment – Products Required – Price Lists – Suppliers Information and Contact Details

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 6

Safety Measures – Dog Psychology – Dog Control – Pre-Bath – Bath – Post Bath

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 7

Grooming – Dealing with Double Coats – Professional Grooming Shortcuts – Working with Puppies – Working with the Senior Dog

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 8

Terriers – Terrier Trims – Head Details – Body Details – Hand Stripping – Terrier Breeds – Airedale Terrier – Australian Terrier – Bedlington Terrier – Cairn Terrier – Dandie Dinmont Terrier – Irish Terrier – Kerry Blue Terrier – Lakeland Terrier – Norfolk Terrier – Norwich Terrier – Schnauzer – Scottish Terrier – Sealyham Terrier – Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier – Welsh Terrier – West Highland White Terrier – Wire Fox Terrier – Yorkshire Terrier – Breed Grooming Comparisons

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 9

Spaniel Breeds – Spaniel Breed Trims – American Cocker Spaniel – American Water Spaniel – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel – English Cocker Spaniel – English Springer Spaniel – English Toy Spaniel – Irish Water Spaniel – Welsh Springer Spaniel – Poodle Types – Poodle Breed Trims – Minature Poodle – Standard Poodle – Toy Poodle

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 10

Setter Breeds – Setter Trims – English Setter – Gordon Setter – Irish Red Setter – Irish Red Setter – Other Breeds – Bichon Frise – Old English Sheepdog – Portuguese Water Dog – Mixed Breeds and Designer Dogs

Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 11

Drop Coat Breeds – Drop Coat Trims – Coton de Tulear – Havanese – Lhasa Apso – Pomeranian – Shih Tzu – Troubleshooting

Test – Further Reading & Research

• Lesson 12

The Law and You – Health and Safety – First Aid – Setting Up in Business – Accessories – Finances – Choosing Premises – Salon Design – Insurance – Business Plan – Business Profile – Business Portfolio – Conclusion

Further Reading & Research.