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PREREQUISITES
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ACCESS TIMEREAding time
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Video content
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ENROLMENT
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ASSESSMENTS
- Understand the historical dimensions of dog evolution, dog groups, classifications, and relevant regulatory bodies in Australia and New Zealand.
- Explore essential dog care practices including disease prevention, parasite control, and behavioral developments across life stages.
- Learn workplace health and safety protocols specific to dog grooming professionals, including correct hygiene practices, personal protective equipment usage, first aid, and emergency planning.
- Familiarize with preliminary grooming tools such as brushes and combs, and the coat types to use them on.
- Explore considerations for canine skin and hair, including skin conditions and product ingredients in Australia and New Zealand
- Lay the foundational theoretical knowledge and industry insight necessary to progress to practical skill work in grooming and animal care professions.
Prerequisites
None
Course material
Assessments
Exams 17
Written Assessments 4
Written Assessments 4
Access
12 weeks
Enrolment
Anyone can enrol in this course. We strongly advise a practical training component via a hands-on course or on the job training as a companion to this learning pathway.