Ocnni Level 3 Certificate in Commercial Dog Grooming & Salon Management

There's never been a better time to start a career as a dog groomer. Groomers all over the country have waiting lists or are simply refusing new clients. Graduate with all the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in the dog grooming industry! Are you ready to start an amazing career?

Course: Commercial Pet Groomer Certificate Course

This course is aimed at the beginner to learn all the basics of commercial pet dog grooming including clipping, styling to groom popular pet breeds. If you wish to groom your own dog, work in a salon or carry out basic dog grooming on popular breeds this course if for you....

(Please note this course covers basic popular breed clipping and styling it does not include handstripping, handscissoring pet first-aid or business management this is covered on the Diploma Course. This course can be used as a stepping stone towards the diploma and students would be required to complete an additional 8 lessons and additional fees of £2250.00 would be required to complete the diploma please note it is more cost effective to enrol on the diploma than complete 2 seperate certifications.) Throughout the course you will have 12 practical lessons and will groom a range of dogs and different breeds from start to finish covering a range of coat types and learning popular breed trims for the head, body, foot, ears and tails styles for everyday commerical pet grooming and how to adapt these to suit popular breeds. You will work on our range of training dogs with a max of 5 students in the salon at any one time for plenty of individual attention. You will also learn all about tools, equiptment maintance, safe handling and health and safety and salon management. Everything for the Aspiring groomer to start a career or business and gain a recognised qualification. (Please note the Diploma is the Industry standard Qualification for a fully qualified Groomer the certificate is a basic foundation groomer level qualification )

See the link for the full qualification guide. 

Qualification: Ofqual Regulated OCNNI LEVEL 3 Certificate in Commercial Dog Grooming.

Attendance: 12 Hands on practical attendance dog grooming Lessons. 50 hours online homestudy.

2 Free improver grooming lessons within 12 months of completing the course

Courses run all year round so you can start at any time. Lessons are tailored to suit so you can attend 1/2/3/4/5 days per week, we also have some weekend sat/sun lessons.  Lesson duration is approx 3-3.5  hrs and you will groom one dog start to finish per lesson and complete associated training within that lesson. Weekday classes run 9.30am to approx 1pm daily and Sat/Sun 9am to approx 12pm. other times may be available please ask.

Add pet first-aid qualification and lesson onto your course normally £175 reduced fee off £150

Course Fee: £3795 - You have up to 12 months from registration to complete the course. Deposit 50% at time of booking and balance due 7 days prior to course start 

Payment Plans by arrangement if completing the course over a period of time: 

50% deposit at time of enrolment £1897.50 then balance due in advance of day 4 £948.75 and day 7.

Pay as Go - £3895 Deposit £895 then 10 payments of £300 in advance of each lesson.

Fee includes: 12 HANDS ON lessons, online homestudy package includes salon management, course grooming manuals, styling charts, qualification registration, assessment and certification and eportfolio and grooming overall.

On successful completion of the course students will be able to use CPG-Certified Professional Groomers Post nominal after there name and will receive an IACC Certificate of training as well as OCNNI official Qualification Certificate and Qualified Window Stickers. You will have ongoing email and student facebook support group Priceless!

All tuition is by European MasterCraftsman Qualified Award winning Groomer  and Veterinary Nurse Nichola Moore L.C.G.I .

ENROLMENT: To enrol on a course you can fill in the course enrolment form on our website or email iaccollege@aol.com on receipt we will forward you a payment link to pay by credit/debit card or you can pay via bank transfer  or online if you wish. On receipt of your deposit we will send current list of available training dates for you to choose from. Within 48hrs of enrolement we will send you links to the online learning  so you can start the theory and online coursework. Courses run all year round and are tailored to suit.

Your Instructor

Nichola Moore L.C.G.I

Nichola Moore was Northern Irelands First Uk & European MasterCraftsman , City and Guilds and LC.G.I Qualified Groomer with over 30 years industry experience. Nichola is not only a qualified Groomer but also qualified in veterinary nursing and is a leading industry consultant having helped develop many of the industry qualifications and is an examiner for many awarding bodies including City & Guilds & Open College Network. Nichola Holds a L4&5 Teaching certificate as well as assessor, verifier and external verifier. Nichola is passionate about animal care and education and enjoys teaching students to obtain their goals with many of our past student now industry achievers and awarding winning groomers and many running successful businesses over 20 years who better to train with!

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50% deposit  is required at time of booking and the balance is due 7 days cleared funds prior to course start Unless a payment plan has been agreed.  Course deposits are non refundable after course enrolment under any circumstances as we reserve each space for individual students with a max of 5 students at any time and we pay the registration/insurance fees etc for each student on registration as well as sending students information and distance learning course information exclusive to our courses. We recommend you take out your own insurance to cover curtailment of the course. Should you cancel your course you will lose your deposit IE 50% OFF THE COURSE FEE. Once a course is started if you cancel the course after day one you will lose the total course fees.

Students will be allowed ONE change of dates for attendance course at the managements discretion in the event of proof of illness/accident or close family death/jury service were it is unavoidable occurrence that the student cannot attend. All dates must be taken within 12 months on the pay as you learn  from the dates of enrolment otherwise the fees will be lost.

All spaces are reserved exclusively for you alongside your working station and training dogs arranged for you, should you fail to turn up for any training session booked you will lose that training day. Should you fail to complete the course all fees will be forfeited for the booking reserved for you.

Smartpets Iacc cannot be held responsible for the length of time the awarding body take to issue certificates or any injury/loss to students whilst undertaking training and in the event of any unforeseen/exceptional circumstances eg tutor illness/act of god/power failure within the salon/covid/government restrictions etc should training days/venue need to be rescheduled.

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants must be 18 years of age or have parent or guardian’s signature.

• Applicants must be drug/alchol free other than prescription prescribed by a medical doctor.

Applicants should be physically and mentally fit, if you have any medical/mental health/allergy problems these must be advised prior to course booking, Pet grooming is both mentally and physically demanding and this course may not be suitable for persons with certain medical complaints. A doctors letter will be required prior to acceptance for those with medical conditions. We recommend that you check that your tetanus is up to date.

 

CLEANING:

As part of training, every student will be responsible cleaning of bath tub, floors, cages, tables and equipment which they use throughout there training.

DRESS CODE:Students must come to classes dressed appropriately and wear any safety gear/overalls etc provided. Students should wear flat shoes, trousers and have no excessive jewellery except wedding rings permissable and one small set of earrings.

STUDENT CONDUCT AND CONDITION FOR DISMISSAL:

Students are expected to act in a mature and considerate manner in all functions in the school. The following may result in disciplinary action, including suspension or dismissal from the training program which will result in loss of all fees paid:

• Vandalism• Consumption of alcoholic beverages/drugs

• Smoking in non-designated area (Smoking is not prohibited in the school)

• Physical abuse or harassment• Improper handling of animals

• Stealing (Will be prosecuted)• Abusive Language• Poor Attitude

IACC will do its best to teach all students of all abilities, however Iacc cannot be held responsible should a student be a slow learner and not complete all of the course objectives and require additional tuition.

50% Deposit is required at time of booking and the balance of All tuition fees must be cleared funds at least 7 working days prior to course commencement OR PAYMENT PLAN BY PRIOR ARRANGEMENT IN WRITING.

Smartpets Iacc reserve the right to refuse admission without reason to any person.

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