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

• the cutting of nails

• trimming the paws

• cleaning of ears

• brushing out the coat thoroughly

• showering & drying (Fluff Drying & Force Drying)

You will also need to know basic cat care knowledge such as

• parasites - protection and treatment

You will need to demonstrate competency for the following 2 breeds​​

1. Any Curly Coated Dog - Eg. Poodle & Crosses, etc

2. 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. 

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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

1. Bald - For the Single Coated Dog (Poodle/Maltese/Shihtzu)

2. Summer Cut - For the Double Coated Dog (Golden Retriever/Border Collie)

3. Summer Cut - For the Curly Coated Dog (Poodle/Poodle-Mix)

4. Summer Cut - For the Straight Coated Dog (Maltese/Shihtzu/Yorkshire Terrier)

5. The Natural Dog (Full Scissoring a Golden Retriever/Border Collie)

6. The Fluffy Dog (Full Scissoring a Pomeranian/Japanese Spitz/Samoyed)

7. Specialty Cut (Choose 1)

   • Boo Cut for a Pomeranian

   • Full Scissoring for a Poodle/Poodle-mix

8. Traditional Cut (Choose 1)

   • Westie Cut

   • Yorkshire Cut

   • Schnauzer Cut

   • Cocker Cut

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You will also need to know advanced dog care knowledge such as

• ringworm - what is is and how to deal with it

• signs of stress - what they are and how to deal with it

• working with the vet

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You will have to demonstrate

• advanced handling skills

• adequate scissoring & clipper skills

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This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills. 

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Assessment Fee: $900

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*Pre-Requisite:

• 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.

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You will have to demonstrate

• excellent technical skills

• excellent handling skills

• excellent communication skills

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This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills. 

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Assessment Fee: $500

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*Pre-Requisite:

• Completion of Levels 1 to 3

• 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.

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You will have to demonstrate

• excellent communication skills

• fair judgement

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This is a Video Submission Assessment. You will be assessed on your technical skills as well as your handling skills. 

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Assessment Fee: $300

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*Pre-Requisite:

• Completion of Levels 1 to 4

• Guided at least 5 students/trainees who have completed Level 1

• Guided at least 2 students/trainees who have completed Level 2