Having gained experience completing the AIM Level 3 Award in Dog Grooming, this AIM Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma course is intended for experienced groomers prepared to take their practical skills and theory knowledge to the highest level.

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The AIM Level 3 DIPLOMA

This course is for experienced groomers who have completed the AIM Level 3 Award.

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The AIM Level 3 DIPLOMA Course Fee Details

Training Fee payable to Furst Class Lounge

£2,400

Along with our course fee, please note that payments for Course Materials, AIM Registrations, Assessments, and certifications are paid directly to Heavenlyz Ltd. We’re excited to let you know that there’s currently a special offer on the registration fee. Additionally, as part of the course requirements, attending the one-day pet first aid course is required, as detailed below.

Course Materials, AIM Registrations, Assessments and Certification are payable directly to Heavenlyz Ltd.

£650 Currently on offer for £499

Mandatory Pet First Aid Course £49

TOTAL £2,948

After completing the Level 3 Award, the AIM Level 3 Diploma should be registered within one year.

This permits 15 days of accrued learning hours from the AIM Level 3 Award to be carried forward to the AIM Level 3 Diploma, making this course 27 days.

Course Details

This is a continuation course for existing FCL Students who have completed the AIM Level 3 Award, from which the guided learning hours can be carried forward to the Diploma Course if undertaken or registered within one year. This is an Ofsted Nationally Recognised Qualification.  After payment to Heavenlyz, you will receive the course guide material, manual, handbook and homework journal. Throughout the course, you will be undertaking practical training, working through the Heavenlyz course guide and preparing to undertake a practical assessment. You will be required to provide photographic evidence of your practical work for assessment, which should show clear images of you standing behind your dog. We will guide you in this process.

To achieve this qualification, you need to complete nine units;

Carry out Maintenance and Coat Preparation on Dogs

Promote and Monitor Health and Safety within the Grooming Environment

Promote, Monitor and Maintain the Health and Wellbeing of Dogs

Understanding Legislation in the Dog Grooming Industry

Canine First Aid in the Grooming Environment

Customer Consultation on Planning Grooming and Styles

Customer Relations and Expectations

Handle, Restrain and Move Dogs within the Grooming Environment

Carry out Styling and Finishing Techniques

 

Diploma evidence will include the following:

Evidence recorded of five dogs in the journal to include the 5-coat types with six head styles, two trimming techniques, and one hand stripping technique demonstrated.

Approximately 120 written questions/activities

Practical assessment of Kennel Club breed with 6th head style.

Final assessment Attendance at Heavenlyz Pet First Aid is mandatory, whether already attended or planned.

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