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Grooming Animals
Grooming Animals 100 Hours Certificate Course
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Grooming Animals Online Course
This Grooming Animals Online Course is perfect for entering the animal industry because it introduces a large range of grooming techniques for most household animals.
It also shows you how to use common grooming equipment and the anatomy, skin and coat health of domesticated animals. Not only this but this course will give you a head start into starting up a business as a groomer.
The animal industry is booming, with no better time to enter it; whether you wish to enter it as a employee or own your business this course is the first step towards that path.
This course is ideal for you because it:
- Introduces grooming techniques for both cats, dogs, small and large animals
- Teaches the general use of common grooming tools
- Covers anatomy, skin and coat health.
- Offers advice that can be easily understood on starting your own business as a groomer
- Increases your confidence in the animal showing industry, for work or as a hobby.
All that is needed in this course is a passion for animals and ADL will supply you with the knowledge and skills needed.
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Lessons
Lesson Structure: Grooming Animals BAG106
There are 10 lessons in this course:
 1. Scope and Nature of Grooming
- Introduction to grooming behaviour
- Why do humans groom animals?
- What animals are groomed?
- Generic grooming tasks
- Common tools and equipment
- Combs, brushes, rakes, blades and other equipment
- Confidently handling animals Introduction
- The industry and workplace opportunities
- Workplace skills
- Accessing the right information online
2. Animal Biology
- Skin – Epidermis & Dermis
- Claws, Nails and Spurs
- Hair
- Horns
- Hooves
- Physiological control – Homeostasis
- Thermoregulation
 3. Caring for the Skin and Coat
- Animal nutrition
- General nutrition
- Micronutrition
- Water requirements
- Common skin problems in dogs and cats
- Ringworm – fungal infection
- Flea and flea control
- Ticks and tick control
- Lice and control
- Mites (mange) and control
- Treating skins problems in dogs and cats
- Common skin problems in equines
- Caring for the coat – brushing, bathing, blowdrying, dematting, clipping, trimming
- Removing burrs from fur
- Caring for cats – combing, brushing and bathing
 4. Specialised Grooming Tasks
- Risks of working with animals
- Selecting a suitable grooming location
- Understanding animal psychology and behaviour
- The flight or fight response
- Environmental Influence on behaviour in zoo animals
- General considerations when handling animals
- Pre-restraint techniques
- Physical restraint
- Medical restraint – sedation
- Safely handling different animals when grooming: dogs, cats, cattle, poultry, rabbits, captive wildlife
- Handling Horses: Safe and Respectful
- Catching, releasing, leading, tying up and working around the horse
- Indicators of pain, mild fear and extreme fear
- Transporting horses
 5. Handling Animals
- Risks of working with animals
- Selecting a suitable grooming location
- Understanding animal psychology and behaviour
- The flight or fight response
- Environmental Influence on behaviour in zoo animals
- General considerations when handling animals
- Pre-restraint techniques
- Physical restraint
- Medical restraint – sedation
- Safely handling different animals when grooming: dogs, cats, cattle, poultry, rabbits, captive wildlife
- Handling Horses: Safe and Respectful
- Catching, releasing, leading, tying up and working around the horse
- Indicators of pain, mild fear and extreme fear
- Transporting horses
 6. Grooming Dogs
- Communication in dogs
- Use of scent
- Barking & body language
- Grooming different types of dogs
- Long Coat types
- Short coat types
- Single coat types
- Double coat types
- Smooth coat types
- Wire haired coat types
- Woolly or wavy coat types
- Corded coat types
- Bald or hairless coat types
- Brushing and bathing care
- Clipping and styling
- Grooming procedures that can go wrong
- Cutting toenails too short
- Cuts or nicks when clipping
- Overheating
- Water trapped in the ear canal
- Grooming Exotic Animals
- Grooming birds
- Handling birds
- Beaks
- Feathers
- Bathing birds
- Grooming rabbits
- Handling
- Moulting
- Transporting
- Grooming captive wildlife
- Bathing small and large mammals
- Handling large animals and exotics
- Dangerous animals
- Fear of humans
- Issues with handling animals
- Psychological effects of different handling techniques
- Grooming areas
 7. Safety in Grooming Workplace
- Safety for people and staff – workplace health and safety
- First aid
- Legislation and duty of care
- Safety of animal owners and visitors to the premises
- Protective equipment
- A groomer’s personal protection
- Equipment and workplace safety
- Storage and disposal of chemicals
- Handling Tools and Machinery
- Safety with tools and equipment
- Safety audit
- Example of an audit checklist
- Safety for animals and people
- Transportation
- Safety of the animal at the salon
- Electrical safety – at home and the groomers
- Slip risk – wet surfaces
- Cat and dog allergies
 8. Preparing for Showing
- What is animal showing?
- Why do people show pets?
- Showing dogs
- Training your show puppy
- Preparing for show – dogs
- Days and evening before the show
- The day of the show and in the ring
- Showing – dress to impress
- Showing poultry
- Getting started – selecting your breed and buying your birds
- Preparing birds for show
- The day before the show
- The day of the show
- Showing cattle
- Preparing cattle for show
- In the show ring on the day
 9. The Business of Grooming Planning a new grooming business
- The business plan
- Financial planning
- Long term goals
- Medium term goals
- Annual financial plan
- Financial records
- Commonly used finance related terminology
- Cash flow
- Make the business a success – know your market
- Insurance and risks – risk analysis and managing risk
- Groomers insurance
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school’s tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Learning Goals
Aims
-Discuss the scope and nature of grooming animals, including the animals that are commonly groomed, the situations in which they are groomed, equipment that is used and the tasks carried out by a groomer.
-Describe external anatomical structures and physiological processes of animals which are relevant to grooming.
-Describe how to manage the coats of different types of animals.
-Discuss tasks used in grooming animals that are supplementary to grooming the coat.
-Describe a range of techniques used to control a variety of different types of animals during grooming.
-Compare grooming techniques used for different types of dogs.
-Describe a range of techniques used to groom a variety of different types of animals other than dogs.
-Determine protocols for safety of both animals and groomers, when grooming different types of animals
-Explain how to groom dogs, cats, horses and a variety of other animals for a show.
-Explain how to establish or improve a grooming business to be more successful.
Practical (Set Tasks)
What You Will Do
-Access the internet and find an organisation which cares for animals other than companion animals. Investigate the role of animal groomers in caring for the animals in their facility.
-Go to a local pet shop, feed store, livestock equipment stockist or wholesaler and view the range of grooming equipment for sale. You should take photographs of any equipment you view.
-Watch a number dogs being clipped – coat trimming. You may watch these in person at a grooming facility or you may opt to watch these online if attending a grooming salon is not possible. You should make notes on how the dogs are handled, communicated with and treated by the professional groomer.
-Attend a show and observe animals being groomed, ahead of judging. If you cannot attend a show in person, search the internet and watch videos of animals being groomed for competition at shows.
-You should go through the process of bathing an animal you have access to. After bathing you are expected to dry the animal in an appropriate way for that particular animal. Once dried you should undertake further grooming actions suitable for the animal e.g. ear cleaning, cleaning out the hooves, sponge cleaning the eyes etc. (whatever is relevant to the animal).
Examinations
Program Summary
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Assessment
Assessment is based on a combination of completing all assignments and sitting for a final short one and a half hour exam, in your own location.
If you don’t cope well with exams then you may elect to undertake a project instead. This is a popular option.
In addition, most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson placed before the assignment. This is an opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge and skills and practical experience. This ADL feature is an added bonus not found at most online schools. Set Tasks are not required for assessment.Â
Some courses also have optional Self-Tests which are available on our online learning platform. These are not available by correspondence or by USB, and do not form part of your overall grade.
How our courses work
- Choose Your Learning Method
You choose how you would like to receive your course material, i.e., Online, USB or Correspondence. The choice is yours. You may also work on online or offline. - Tutor Allocation
Every student is assigned their own dedicated tutor who is an expert in their subject area. They provide as much or as little individual contact as you require. You can contact your tutor whenever you need – your hours are not limited. - Feedback and Assignments
Tutor Feedback is an essential component in helping you understand the subject matter. Tutor feedback is given in the form of notes written on the assignment. We encourage you to contact your Tutor where help with clarification and understanding of course material may be required.
Your assignments are located at the end of each lesson. You submit them for marking whenever you are ready. There is no time limit.  - Set Tasks and Self-Tests
Most modules have a Set Task at the end of each lesson before for the assignment. This is where you get the opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire knowledge, skills and practical experience. Many modules also have short Self-Tests. - Exams
Once all assignments have been completed you may then elect to sit for a one and half hour exam in your own location. If you prefer not to take the exam you do have the option to undertake a project instead.
Once the exam or project part of the course is completed, your Certificate is then processed. Please allow approximately 4 weeks for this. - Design Your Own Qualification
ADL offers students the flexibility to self-design their own qualification – bundling together a combination of 100-hour modules into a qualification higher than a certificate.
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Here is a list of the most often asked FAQ’s.
General
Q. Why should I enrol with the Academy for Distance Learning?
A. Here at ADL, our students are our priority – we treat everyone as a unique individual.
Q. Do I need to buy text books?
A. No, as each module has been written by highly qualified industry professionals. The content of the material is presented in such a way that text books are not required. However, if you require additional reading your tutor will be able to supply a list.
Q. What happens if I have to stop studying for a while? (eg. become sick, go on holidays, have a baby, move house, etc)
A. It’s OK to take a break and start up your study at a later point in time. Just let us know.
Q. Is there an age limit?
A. There is no maximum age limit. We do however, have a minimum age limit of 18 years. Below that age parental consent would be required.
Q. Are your courses up-to date?
A. Our courses are revised and updated on a rotation system.
Q. Do you have a Cancellation policy?
A. Yes. We have a cancellation policy that is fair and equitable. For further details please click here.
Q. Will I have any opportunity to engage with other students?
A. We have a Student Community group based on facebook! If you don’t have a facebook account already, you could make one just for talking with fellow students on the group.
Enrolment
Q. When can I enrol/start?
A. You may enrol and start at any time of the year – it’s all self- paced.
Q. Can I study from anywhere in the world?
A. Our courses are available to anyone, anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. The course content is relevant to any country, culture or economy.
Q. How long do I have to complete the course?
A. You complete the course at any time that is convenient for you.
Q. Completing a 100 hour module – how long will it take?
A. For some students a 100 hour module will take approximately to 3- 6 months to complete. Others take less time and some even longer.
Assessment
Q. Assessment – how does it work?
A. For each 100 hour module you are assessed by assignments (at the end of each lesson) and a final one and a half hour exam (or you may elect to complete a Project, instead of sitting the exam) – the choice is yours – you sit for the exam in your own location.
Q. I don’t cope well with exams – what can I do?
A. You may elect to undertake a Project (set by your tutor) instead of sitting the exam. Projects are completed from your home and can usually take a couple of weeks to complete.
Q. If my assignment is not up to standard is there an opportunity to resubmit my work?
A. Yes –
Q. How many assignments do I need to complete for each module?
A. At the end of each lesson, there is an assignment – so if a course has say, 10 lessons, there would be 10 assignments.
Q. I am having difficulty attending workshops/industry meetings, what can be done?
A. If your course requires attendance at workshops, conferences, or industry meetings; alternative arrangements can be made in your country.
Qualifications
Q. What qualification will I receive?
A. For individual modules, you would be awarded a Certificate endorsed by TQUK (Training Qualifications, UK), providing you complete all assignments and the exam. If you just want to complete only the assignments and not sit for the exam or finish a Project, then a Letter of Achievement would be awarded. For more details on qualifications available please click here.
Q. Can I customize my diploma/higher qualification?
A. Not all educational institution’s certificates /diplomas meet everyone’s needs. The opportunity to Design Your Own Diploma at the Academy (subject to our approval) is an added bonus, not found at other colleges. You choose modules that you think will help you in achieving your goal.
Q. What do I get when I complete the course? Will I receive a transcript?
A. At the completion of all courses and providing all assignments and exam requirements have been met, you will receive your Award and a Transcript.
Tutors
Q. Our tutors – who are they?
A. We appoint Tutors and require that they must be currently active in their industry, with at least 5 years’ experience in their chosen profession.
Q. Can I contact my tutor at any time?
A. Yes – you have unlimited access to your tutor via email through our Online Classroom. You can always leave a message with ADL requesting your tutor to contact you. You decide on how much or how little contact you wish to have.
Q. Practical work – How is this done?
A. To find out more about this part of the course please visit the section on How Our Courses Work here.
Career Options
What's Included
What your tuition fees include
- All Course Material via Online, USB or Correspondence
- Assignments Marked
- Professional Tutor Feedback
- Set Tasks - Practical Exercises to help you develop skills
- Self-Tests – multiple choice questions at the end of lessons in most modules
- Unlimited Personal Tutor Support – via our student classroom
- Committed and Friendly Admin Support – vital to your success
- All ADL Exam or Project fees (exception RHS exams)
- Qualification Certificate
- Official Transcript with assignment grades
- Student Manual
Plus FREE
- Academic Writing course (optional - 10 hours only)
- Critical Thinking course (optional - 10 hours only)
- Job Seekers Careers Guide
- Study Tips on How To Study Better
- Career Counselling by ADL Staff
- CV Writing Help, Tips and Advice
There are no hidden extras
Career Opportunities
FAQ - RHS Theory Qualifications
GENERALÂ
If you require further details about any of the RHS industry recognised qualifications please, call one of our friendly RHS Course Advisors on +44 (0)1227 789 649 or email: [email protected]
Q:Â When can I Enrol/Start My RHS Course With ADL?
A: Anytime, Anywhere. There are no enrolment deadlines.
Q:Â I live Overseas. Can I Study From Overseas?
A: You can study any of the RHS theory qualifications overseas. All courses are offered in English. You will need to email RHS Qualifications direct to arrange sitting for your examination overseas.
Q: Is There a Time Limit for Completing an RHS Qualification?
A: At present there are no time limits. However, RHS is contemplating in the future, the introduction of course time-lines.
Q:Â Are There Any Entry Requirements (Pre-Requisites)?
A:Â The RHS Theory courses do not require prerequisites, previous experience or any knowledge of horticulture. You just need passion for all things horticulture.
Q: What Course Should I Start With First? I Am New To RHS Qualifications.
A: We highly recommend that you start with Level 2 – Principles of Garden Planning, Establishment and Maintenance.
Q:Â What Does ADL Course Material Include?
A:Â Includes Power Point Presentations, Videos and written course lessons.
RHS EXAMS
Q:Â When Do Exams Take Place?
A: Exams are held on fixed dates in February and June of each year. You should register as a candidate at least 3 months before these dates, so please do not leave exam registration to the last minute
Q:Â Where Do I Take My Exams?
A:Â UK: You take the exams at the RHS Wisley Centre, located between Cobham and Ripley in Surrey or at other authorised RHS centres around the UK.
Overseas: please email RHS qualifications direct for centre information.
Q:Â Exam Pass Marks?
A:  Module – pass 50%.  Commendation 70%.
Qualification:Â 50% pass for all modules.
Commendation awarded for all modules.
Each question carries a value of 10 marks.
Q: I’m Not Happy With My Exam Results?
A:Â You have the opportunity to re-sit your exam at the next opportunity.
There are no restrictions on the number of re-sits you can take. The highest mark you achieve will remain.,