Pet Grooming Professional

Pre-requisites/previous study
No previous experience required.
Qualification
ICS Professional Pet Grooming Diploma
Support and benefits

Two complimentary textbooks: ‘Essential Dog’ and ‘Essential Cat’
Complimentary grooming kit: double-sided brush, comb, grooming scissors, electric clippers, nail trimmers, nail treatment
Access to a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
Access to the ICS online Student Community, allowing you to interact with other students and browse our resource library

















































Key topics

The Grooming Professional
Consider career opportunities. Learn how to communicate effectively with clients.

Anatomy and Health Care of Dogs and Cats
Examine the anatomy of both dogs and cats. Discover how to identify health issues.

Preparation of Dogs for Grooming
Learn how to prepare the coat and specific body areas for grooming. Explore shampooing, conditioning, bathing and drying. Discover how to identify and remove fleas and ticks.

Cuts and Grooming Procedures for Dogs
Discover how to shave a severely matted dog. Examine good clipping techniques.

The Groups of Dogs
You’ll complete a unit on each of the following groups of dogs: terrier, utility, toy, gundog, pastoral, hound, working, poodles. You’ll also complete a unit on mixed breeds and puppies.

The Personalities of Dogs and Cats
Explore different canine and feline personalities, such as fearful, aggressive and happy-go-lucky. Learn how to groom animals with behavioural problems. Examine kittens and learn how to handle cats.

Cat Grooming Procedures
Consider pre-grooming examinations. Discover how to correctly clip nails and clean ears. Learn how to demat, shave, comb, brush, bath and dry cats.

The Business Side of Grooming
Discover how to set prices, keep records, advertise your business, interview prospective employees and provide quality customer service. Explore legal and financial considerations.
Course Code
E02
Hours of study
12 months / 120 hours
Technical requirements
Pet grooming is not recommended for anyone with repetitive motion injuries or back problems.




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Outline
You’ll complete twenty-four assessments during your course. It is simple and easy to complete these assessments online via the ICS Student Community. When you complete an assessment online, it is marked instantly, meaning that you receive your result straightaway. This allows you to progress through your course without delay. It is, however, also possible to handwrite your answers and post these to ICS.
Assessment Breakdown
Assessments 1-24: 20 multiple choice questions (per assessment)
Notes
Each multiple choice question comes with four potential answers. Only one of these answers is correct; the other three are wrong. You must identify the correct answer.