Course Details
About this course
The iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Cat Grooming & Introduction to Styling qualification course is ideal for those with a keen interest in cat grooming and seeking practical grooming experience under expert tuition. Whether you are a pet owner or a feline professional looking to expand your skill set, you will benefit from practical training in a school alongside essential theory knowledge to support your new skills which is delivered through our easy to use e-portfolio system. This blend of in-person and online training allows learning to fit around your commitments, giving you the flexibility to complete theory work at a time and location of your choice. During the practical training, you will be trained in prepping a cats coat, bathing, scissoring, clipping, styling and nail trimming on a selection of cat breeds. This course also covers the essentials of health & safety whilst cat grooming, ensuring the cats welfare throughout the grooming process, planning grooms, maintaining equipment, feline health checking and the legislation to consider. Due to the specialist nature of cat grooming and our commitment to animal welfare, Four Paws Groom School does not offer cat and dog grooming simultaneously in any location.
To accommodate the current demand for those looking to learn how to cat groom, we have partnered with Terrington Tails based at 39c Marshland St, Terrington St Clements, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE34 4NE where our cat grooming courses will be held.
- Coat preparation
- Planning cat grooming styles
- Health checks and feline behaviour
- Bathing and drying
- Clipping
- Maintaining equipment
Course Breakdown
Course length: 10 days
Training Time: 9.30am – 4pm
Availability: Monday – Friday (varies per location)
Study mode: In person practical training and theory online
Eligibility to complete this course: Learners must be aged 16 or above and able to follow Tutor instruction. They must be comfortable around different cat breeds and temperaments and able to work at level 3.
Assessment method: Practical assessment & theory workbook completed on online e-portfolio
Includes:
- Welcome to Four Paws Groom School
- Practical experience bathing and drying different cats
- Basic styling and hygiene
- Moving to intermediate styling techniques
- Coat preparation
- Bathing and drying
- Clipping
- Scissoring
- Nail trimming
- Health and safety for people and pets
- Animal welfare legislation and best practice
- Customer care
- Planning cat grooming styles
- Health checks and canine behaviour
- Maintaining equipment
Certification: iPET Network Level 3 Certificate in Cat Grooming and Introduction to Styling (Ofqual regulated)
Perfect for: Anyone looking to groom their own cat in multiple styles or learners looking to start out in their grooming career with a budget friendly course. Following this course, learners can progress to the XXX link diploma courses). On completion of this course you will know whether you wish to pursue a career in cat grooming.
Qualification Details
Awarding Organisation: iPET Network
Ofqual Code: 603/7568/1
Guided Learning Hours: 100
Total Qualification Time: 160
Start Date: Anytime
Enrolment will be valid for: 1 year
Study mode: Online and in person practical training
Award type: Certificate
Assessment Method: Portfolio of evidence, workbook and practical assessment
Qualification Level: 3
Entry Criteria: Learners should be aged 16 or above, be able to work at level 3 standard and be comfortable around different cat breeds and temperaments.
Credits: 16
Units: 5
Unit breakdown:
- Health and Safety in a Cat Grooming Environment
- Promote the Welfare of Cats conforming with Relevant Legislation
- Assess and Plan Cat Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment
- Feline Welfare and Health Checking
- Prepare, Style and Finish a Selection of Cat Breeds
FAQs
Progression
Progression: After this course, you may want to consider enrolling on an advanced dog grooming qualification such as iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Cat Grooming and Salon Management, iPET Network Level 3 Award in Feline Emergency First Aid or other feline related qualifications.
Deposit payment to secure course placement, the team will contact you to confirm exact start dates at your preferred school location.
