Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants - Pass (7863-02)
Issued by
City & Guilds
This qualification covers the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a Professional Dog Groomer. This qualification is suitable if you are 16 years old, or over. This qualification is the pre-requisite for 7863-03 Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming. Ofqual Accreditation Number 603/6287/X
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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This person has achieved the pass criteria of the Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants. They can carry out well defined, non-routine and complex tasks. They are capable of making their own decisions and are able to get on with the task at hand. They are aware of commercial aspects and bring value to the business
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This person is able to: 1. Carry out a basic health check and record findings 2. Understand tools and equipment to be used prior to bathing. 3. Know relevant health and safety legislation and good practice.
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This person is able to: 1. Identify and maintain correct equipment and products using in bathing dogs 2. Demonstrate safe use of products, equipment and bathing techniques 3. Know how to deal with potential bathing hazards and injuries
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This person is able to: 1. Identify equipment and safe techniques 2. Demonstrate safe use of different drying techniques and equipment 3. Know how to deal with potential drying injuries
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This person is able to: 1. Work safely and confidently ensuring animal welfare 2. Clip a dog’s nails and clean its ears 3. Clip a body coat ready for scissor finishing or clip a coat ‘all off’ 4. Complete a natural tidy on feet and feathers 5. Know how to deal with potential trimming injuries
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This person is able to: 1. Understand the principles of safe manual handling 2. Understand factors which affect the lifting and moving of dogs 3. Carryout safe lifting and moving of dogs
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This person is able to: 1. Maintain the cleanliness of the grooming environment 2. Maintain biosecurity measures within a grooming environment 3. Minimise the environmental impact of dog grooming
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This person is able to: 1. Work safely and responsibly in the grooming salon. 2. Reduce the risks to health and safety in the workplace 3. Know relevant health and safety legislation 4. Demonstrate professional conduct both in and out of the workplace 5. Demonstrate and understand policies and procedures for dealing with emergency situations
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This person is able to: 1. Identify breeds and non-breeds, their temperament and characteristics 2. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of different coat types and coat growth cycle 3. Understand the basic anatomy, nail structure and brachycephalic skull shape 4. Understand hereditary and common conditions affecting dogs 5. Know basic dog behaviour
Endorsements
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Pet Industry Federation
The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is the membership association for pet industry specialists in the UK, we work with City & Guilds to develop and maintain a variety of qualifications within Land Based Services. As part of our role we endorse the Digital Credentials offered to learners upon successful certification, thus providing a further layer of validity and recognition of their achievements.