Animal Grooming
| Award Name | Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Component Award (Level 6 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
22 weeks. Tuesday 20.00 - 22.00.
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements – Level 6 Animal Grooming:
• Successful completion of Animal Grooming level 5 QQI
• Have a minimum attendance of 85% in the practical classes throughout your QQI level 5 class academic year.
• The candidate should have achieved a result of 30 or over in the practical skills demonstration
• The applicant should be capable in completing a grooming procedure on a dog from start to finish, involving health check, assessment, grooming plan, and handle the tools required for breed standard correctly.
• Applicants should be competent in handling of a variety of tools-shedder slicker, knot breaker, rake, straight scissors and thinning scissors
• Competency is also required in the running of clippers using a variety of blades and in the assessment of the animal and in identification of procedures required
• Be capable of identifying different coat types and their functions
• Present a copy of level 5 learner journal, along with a personal portfolio consisting of a written account of 30 dogs with photographic evidence and a brief description of procedure carried out.
Further information
Contact college for the next start date
€390
Night Classes Autumn 2022
Registration opens in July 2022 for the next group of Night Courses to be delivered in September 2022.
Course outline
Learners who successfully complete this module will:
Understand the principles of the grooming process
Acquire an understanding of the structural and function of the skin, hair and nail types of different breeds of dogs
Recognise the coat type of different species and breeds of small animals
Identify the required grooming techniques for different coat types
Acquire the skills associated with different grooming techniques
Develop and use safe working practices
Tutor: Elizabeth Sullivan
6N6226 Animal Grooming
Email: elizabeth.sullivan@stjohnscollege.ie
Adult Education office:
Telephone: 086-0410668
Email: nightcollege@stjohnscollege.ie