Animal Grooming
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to work under supervision and independently in an animal grooming facility.
| Award Name | Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Minor |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Component Award (Level 5 NFQ) | Minor | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
Monday evening 6.30pm – 9.30pm.
Further information
For up to date start date / enrolment details of evening classes view the college webpage
Autumn term 4th October 2023 – 14th Feb 2024
This is an onsite course.
€340 plus €160 for grooming kit = €500.
If a student is seeking funding from a funding organisation, fees must be paid directly to the College and will be reimbursed when funding comes through.
Course Content:
• Interpret canine, feline and other small animal body language so as to handle, house and groom animals appropriately
• Explain the cycles of hair and nail growth in a variety of dog breeds and other small animals
• Apply knowledge of anatomical skin structure and physical skin appearance in animals so as to be able to suggest skin and coat abnormalities
• Outline potential causes of hair loss and how to deal with them if evident in the grooming facility
• Explain the correct uses of equipment used in the grooming facility and the appropriate maintenance of such equipment
• Use information sources, including dog owner, examination and observations of dog, to plan the grooming process including brushing and de-matting, nail and ear care, bathing, drying and clipping, hand stripping and or cutting as appropriate
• Exercise appropriate handling and restraining of animals during the grooming process
• Select suitable products and equipment for a variety of animals with differing skin and hair types
• Use a variety of grooming equipment including grooming table, dryers, brushes, combs, clippers and others, following best practice
• Exercise initiative to aid the efficient and effective running of the grooming facility
• Deal appropriately with the public and their animals
• Obtain the details required from an owner prior to assuming responsibility for their animal
• Maintain personal and professional health and safety requirements of a grooming facility including personal protective equipment, safe handling and housing of animals, prevention of transmission of disease and safety, health and hygiene of facility for the benefit of the public.
5N0752 Animal Grooming
1. Payment
Fees for all courses must be paid prior to starting course. Each module must be paid for before that module will commence. All modules must be paid for with cheque, postal order or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.
2. Return of Fees
Fees will only be returned where a class is not formed. If a student is eligible for a return of fees, they must fill out a refund form available from the director’s office. Fees are not refundable if a student has started a course and wishes to discontinue.
All refunds will be processed mid-October 2023.
Regional Educational Guidance service for adults:
Having looked at the website you may have difficulty deciding what the best choice for you might be. Help is at hand in the form of REGSA (Regional Guidance Service for Adults).
REGSA can offer you a one-to-one guidance appointment which will allow you an opportunity to explore possible career options and find a suitable course that will match your aspirations or look at career paths arising from the various courses available in WCFE.
Contact REGSA on (051) 302287.
3. Parking
Parking is available for students on evening courses at the college.
Philip Deegan,
Director of Adult Education,
Waterford College of Further Education,
Parnell Street,
Waterford.
Tel: 051-874053 (ext 3010)
Fax: 051-870136
Email: PhilipDeegan@WWETB.ie
Web: http://www.wcfe.ie/evening-courses