Professional Certificate in Dog and Pet Grooming

Module 1: Animal Grooming

1. Scope and Nature of Grooming Animals
2. Animal Biology
3. Care of the Coat and Skin 
4. Specialised Grooming Tasks
5. Handling Animals
6. Grooming Dogs
7. Grooming Exotic Animals
8. Safety Grooming
9. Show Grooming 
10. The Business of Grooming

This module is designed to teach you how to groom farm animals or pets for better animal health and wellbeing, or for competitive pet grooming and exhibition-level animals. You will learn the basics from how to handle animals, how best to care for an animal’s skin and coat, to grooming dogs and exotic animals and preparing for a showing.

Module 2: Dog Care

1. Introduction to Dog Care
2. Canine Biology
3. Dog Health Part 1
4. Dog Health Part 2 –Illnesses and Treatments
5. Dog Breeds
6. Breeding
7. Dog Behaviour and Training
8. Grooming
9. Other Dog Services

A practical module  to take you through all general aspects of dog care. You will learn the science of dog care, as well as how to care for the practical daily needs of a dog. Designed to give you a solid introduction into the different ways to care for your dog, from nutrition and feeding, to exercise, health care, breeding and behaviour and training. You will learn how to provide effective care for those needs either as a dog owner or a professional working in the industry.

Module 3: Starting a Small Business

1. Introduction to Small Businesses
2. The World of Business
3. Considering the Alternatives
4. Understanding Marketing
5. Planning
6. Record Keeping and Bookkeeping
7. Sales Methods
8. Budgeting
9. Developing a 12-month Business Plan
10. Implementing a Business Plan
11. Reviewing Progress in a New Business
12. Improving Profitability

This module is designed to give you an introduction to starting your own small business. Learn how to identify risks so you can avoid problems before they overtake you, recognise your assets and liabilities and utilise your resources to best effect. From planning your new business and developing a 12-month business plan to budgeting, exploring sales methods and improving profitability, you will learn the fundamentals required to build a small business.

Module 4: Animal Health Care

1. Introduction to Animal Health Care
2. Common Health Problems in Farm animals and pets
3. Animal Behaviour
4. Signs of Ill Health
5. Veterinary Facilities
6. Safety Procedures
7. Administration of Animal Health 
8. Animal First Aid
9. Preventative Health Care
10. Routine Health Treatments
11. Health Problems in Domestic Pets
12. Rehabilitation Care

An introduction into animal healthcare, you will learn about animal first aid and how to care for the health of various types of animals. Become familiar with animal behaviours and how to recognise what is normal and what is not, to help identify signs of ill health. Learn about the facilities and procedures in a typical veterinary clinic environment, to give you a sound introduction on what to expect in these practices, from common routine health treatments to the administration of animal healthcare.

Module 5: Pet Food Business

1. Scope and Nature of Animal Food
2. Processing and Manufacturing
3. Preserving and Storage Pet Food
4. Canine Nutrition and Feeding
5. Feline Nutrition and Feeding
6. Feeding Birds, Fish, Rodents, Rabbits, and Reptiles
7. Toxins in pet Foods
8. Regulatory Controls for the Pet Food Manufacturing and Production Industry 
9. Feed Selection, Diet Formulation and End-Product Sales

Explore the essential aspects of the pet food business in this module, focusing on the scope and nature of animal food. Learn about the processes involved in manufacturing and preserving pet food, ensuring its quality and safety. Dive into the specifics of nutrition for various animals, including canines, felines, birds, fish, rodents, rabbits and reptiles. Gain insights into identifying toxins in animal foods and the importance of regulatory controls in the pet food industry. This module also covers feed selection and diet formulation, equipping you with the skills needed for effective end-product sales in the pet food sector.