Professional Dog Grooming
Proficiency Tests
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Levels 1 to 4
PPGI's Certification Program is based on the Pet Grooming Industry Standards
Step 1 - Register Now
Step 2 - E-learning & Self-Study (Course Notes will be provided)
Step 3 - Practice on your own (Assessment Sheet will be provided)
Step 4 - Online Video Submission(s)
Step 5 - A Certifier evaluates your submission. Your scorecard will be sent to you, together with feedback from your Certifier
*External Textbook Purchase (you may buy these online from sites like Amazon, etc)
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Notes from the Grooming Table by Melissa Verplank
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Theory of 5 by Melissa Verplank
ASSISTANT PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMER
Level 1A & 1B
As an Assistant Groomer, you will be expected to be able to handle Basic Grooming duties such as
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the cutting of nails
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trimming the paws
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cleaning of ears
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brushing out the coat thoroughly
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showering & drying (Fluff Drying & Force Drying)
You will also need to know basic cat care knowledge such as
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parasites - protection and treatment
You will need to demonstrate competency for the following 2 breeds
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Any Curly Coated Dog - Eg. Poodle & Crosses, etc
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Any Double Coated Dog - Eg. Corgi, Husky, Golden Retriever, etc
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $300
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMER
Regular Haircuts (Level 2A to 2E), Specialty Haircuts (Level 3A to 3C)
As a Professional Dog Groomer, you will be expected to be able to execute haircuts for any breed of dog. You will need to demonstrate competency for the following 8 haircuts
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Bald - For the Single Coated Dog (Poodle/Maltese/Shihtzu)
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Summer Cut - For the Double Coated Dog (Golden Retriever/Border Collie)
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Summer Cut - For the Curly Coated Dog (Poodle/Poodle-Mix)
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Summer Cut - For the Straight Coated Dog (Maltese/Shihtzu/Yorkshire Terrier)
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The Natural Dog (Full Scissoring a Golden Retriever/Border Collie)
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The Fluffy Dog (Full Scissoring a Pomeranian/Japanese Spitz/Samoyed)
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Specialty Cut (Choose 1)
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Boo Cut for a Pomeranian
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Full Scissoring for a Poodle/Poodle-mix
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Traditional Cut (Choose 1)
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Westie Cut
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Yorkshire Cut
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Schnauzer Cut
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Cocker Cut
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You will also need to know advanced dog care knowledge such as
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ringworm - what is is and how to deal with it
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signs of stress - what they are and how to deal with it
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working with the vet
You will have to demonstrate
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advanced handling skills
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adequate scissoring & clipper skills
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $900
*Pre-Requisite:
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Completion of Level 1
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING TRAINER
Level 4
As a Professional Dog Grooming Trainer, you will be expected to be able to teach a Level 1 and Level 2 course.
You will have to demonstrate
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excellent technical skills
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excellent handling skills
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excellent communication skills
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $500
*Pre-Requisite:
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Completion of Levels 1 to 3
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at least 2 years of relevant working experience
PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING CERTIFIER
Level 5
As a Professional Dog Grooming Certifier, you will be expected to be able to assess a groomer’s work fairly and give constructive feedback, for both Levels 1 and 2.
You will have to demonstrate
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excellent communication skills
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fair judgement
This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills.
Assessment Fee: $300
*Pre-Requisite:
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Completion of Levels 1 to 4
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Guided at least 5 students/trainees who have completed Level 1
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Guided at least 2 students/trainees who have completed Level 2