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Animal Dog Grooming

Lifelong Learning
5N0752
Award Name Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body QQI
NFQ Level Level 5 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) Minor QQI Level 5 NFQ
Alternate Provider:
Location:
Mallow
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Blended
Apply to:
School

Duration

22 weeks.

Monday 2 classes (Onsite Start time 17.00 & 19.30)* Tuesday (Start time 18.30)
*The first 9 weeks online on your selected night from 18:30-21:30 pm

Monday evening (9 weeks online & 15 onsite) Tuesday evening (9weeks online & 13 onsite)

Entry Requirements

Learners must be aged 18 and over.
No previous experience required.
Find out more about the type of people who take our courses.

Course Web Page

Further information

Contact the college for the next start date
Telephone 022 433 09
email info@mallowcollege.ie or helpdesk@nightschool.ie

Semester 1 (8 Weeks) Online:
Live video-conferencing on Google Meet, email tutor support, free Google Docs and Microsoft Office Online, study notes and course materials online on Moodle.

Semester 2 (14 Weeks) Campus:
NightSchool.ie at Mallow College of Further Education

€500.00
*€490.00 with online discount, €380.00 for Social Welfare/PUP, €380.00 for Old Age Pension recipients, €340.00 for current and just graduated Mallow campus day students, FREE on the Training Support Grant.

Animal Grooming QQI Level 5 Certificate 5N0752.

Learn the techniques for grooming different dog breeds. Learn to properly use and handle grooming parlour tools. Understand dog anatomy. And learn to effectively handle dogs on the grooming table.

Learn in a dedicated dog grooming salon from an experienced dog grooming professional with professional salon equipment. Work on your own dogs, friends’ dogs, and client dogs booked in via our online booking system for our Dog Grooming Service.

A dog grooming course is fun, practical and informative. Plus with this QQI level 5 qualification you have the option to start your own dog grooming career.

Learning Outcomes
• Gain an understanding of the body language in small animals and exercise appropriate conduct within the grooming facility.

•Develop the knowledge in the ear care, nails, structure, function and appearance of the skin and coat, in order to be confident in the evaluation of common abnormalities.

• Collect information through examination, observation and obtaining information from the owner/guardian of the animal to assist in a grooming procedure.

• Demonstrate the skills in different grooming techniques. Have the understanding in the selection of suitable tools and products for different coat types, the appropriate handling of tools and the completion of procedures required for a variety of animals within a grooming facility.

• Deal appropriately with the animals, the public and equipment following the health and hygiene guidelines outlined within a grooming facility.

• The course runs 1 night a week for 22 weeks.

Online: Online classes and blended learning in animal care and dog grooming, theory exam, and portfolio preparation.
On-Site (14 weeks): Practical dog grooming on campus in our dedicated Grooming Salon at Mallow College of Further Education, completing your skills demos and learner record.

5N0752 Animal Grooming

Award
QQI 5N0752 Animal Grooming, Level 5

Mallow Campus: Night School @ Mallow College, West End, Annabella, Mallow, Co. Cork, P51 P732

Phone 022-43030 Fax 022-22742

Contacts
office@nightschool.ie
Facebook Messenger
Phone 022-43030 Fax 022-22742

Alternate Provider:
Location:
Mallow
Attendance Options:
Part time, Evening, Blended
Apply to:
School