iPET Network Level 3:
Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management
Online Portfolio and Easy Learning with Experienced Stylists
A Qualification You Can Depend On
This qualification is designed for those who want to develop the skills and knowledge required to prepare, style, and finish a variety of dog breeds; ensure health and safety in a dog grooming salon; manage a business; and provide canine emergency first aid. The course is delivered over 37 days of hands-on practical training, with additional theoretical work to be completed at home.
Candidates will groom at least 60 dogs, covering a minimum of 10 different breeds and 6 distinct coat types, often exceeding these numbers. There are no prerequisites for enrolling, allowing candidates to start directly at Level 3 without needing to complete a lower-level (Level 2) course first, offering significant cost savings.
Throughout the course, candidates will develop practical skills in prepping, bathing, scissoring, clipping, styling, and nail trimming across various dog breeds.
You have up to one year to complete this qualification.
How Will I Be Assessed?
Candidates are assessed continuously through practical demonstrations and coursework, with no requirement for a formal exam to achieve the qualification. This holistic approach, developed by iPET Network, has been positively received by candidates from the UK, Ireland, and internationally. The qualification provides an excellent balance between theoretical and practical learning, reducing the pressures often associated with adult education. This method appeals to a wide range of candidates, and our training providers are dedicated to raising industry standards by ensuring that graduates are fully qualified, confident, and competent in dog grooming.
What Is Covered in This Course?
The qualification includes the following units:
- 301: Health and Safety in a Dog Grooming Environment
- 302: Promote the Welfare of Dogs in Compliance with Relevant Legislation
- 303: Customer Care and Managing Complaints
- 304: Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment
- 305: Health Checking, Handling, and Canine Behaviour
- 306: Prepare, Style, and Finish a Range of Dog Breeds
- 307: Canine Emergency First Aid
- 308: Planning the Operation of a Small Canine Business
About the Qualification
The iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management demonstrates to employers or clients that you possess the essential technical skills and knowledge to groom a wide range of dog breeds proficiently. This formal, regulated, and nationally recognised qualification is designed for those aiming to become professional dog groomers or those who currently groom dogs but do not yet hold a nationally recognised qualification. Its comprehensive and robust syllabus makes this qualification particularly well-rounded.
For experienced groomers who wish to validate their expertise with a formal certification, or for those who have already earned other credentials but recognise the value of obtaining the iPET Network certification, a fast-track option is also available.
For more detailed information and a breakdown of the units included, please refer to the qualification guide linked below:
iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management – Qualification Guide
To download a summary of the qualification, click the link below:
iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management – Qualification Summary
EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE, FOR PETS, FOR THE FUTURE
