Animal Grooming

-Successful completion of Animal Grooming Level 5 QQI -Have a minimum attendance of 85% in the practical classes throughout your QQI Level 5 class academic year. -The candidate should have achieved a result of 30 or over in the practical skills demonstration. -The applicant should be capable in completing a grooming procedure on a dog from start to finish, involving health check, assessment, grooming plan, and handle the tools required for breed standard correctly. -Applicants should be competent in handling of a variety of tools-shedder slicker, knot breaker, rake, straight scissors, and thinning scissors. -Competency is also required in the running of clippers using a variety of blades and in the assessment of the animal and in identification of procedures required. -Be capable of identifying different coat types and their functions. -Present a copy of level 5 learner journal, along with a personal portfolio consisting of a written account of 30 dogs with photographic evidence and a brief description of procedure carried out.