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Qualifications – a confusing minefield of possibilities and choices

26/1/2021

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Many Thanks to IPDGA member Tom O'Mahony for collating this valuable info
​Long gone are the days when as a groomer in Ireland having decided that gaining a professional qualification is for you; the clear path to take would be the City & Guilds Level 3. This was historically the number one route to becoming industry recognised qualified. It is a British internationally recognised qualification, Ofqual being the awarding body. The City & Guilds has had many makeovers throughout the years, typically every four years or so a little revamp or name change is to be expected. In most recent years it has evolved from the learners curriculum being three practicals (short legged terrier, spaniel and long legged terrier/poodle/mini schnauzer) and one long written paper.  After this the level 3 had been split in two parts, the introductory certificate at level 3 being the prerequisite to the diploma. Both parts needed to be successfully achieved for a groomer to become fully qualified. Although the modules for both level 3’s were relevant, it lead to confusion for some, and the ability for groomers who had completed their Level 3 Introductory Certificate to say they were level 3 qualified. This version of the qualification also saw the much needed introduction of a Handstrip module, so the evolution was pretty good overall. More work was needed with the introductory assignments, two written papers, practicals and then on to the diploma practicals of three dogs, just like its predecessor. 

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Lauren's Dynamic Duo

5/7/2016

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7am Friday 17th June, I woke up tired, this was hardly the way i wanted to start this weekend…I knew by the time Monday evening came I would be shattered!   You see, I had the bright idea to not only do my first competition at the K9 Dogs Lovers Competition on Saturday, but to do all three  City & Guilds Diploma Exams on Monday. 

Friday was to be an easy day, I would spend the morning doing some prep work on my exam dogs, and would then prep Kanu the miniature poodle for Saturdays competition before heading up north at around 3pm…long story short, myself, Jenny and Karina left Kildare pushing 6pm, what a way to start! ​


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City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma Exam Dates

3/2/2016

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Summit Groomer Training Group are holding a C&G Level 3 Diploma practical dog grooming exam at:
SCRUFFY PUPS, CELBRIDGE, KILDARE, IRELAND
on: 20th June 2016, closing date to register for exam is Monday 25th April.
AND
on: 14th November 2016, closing date to register for exam is Monday 19th September

These exams are open to all, including non Summit Candidates.
Cost per dog £110
To reserve a place, please ring Jenny 00 353 1 6274025 (Booking and payments to Summit)
SUMMIT WILL NOT CANCEL AN EXAM LESS THAN 6 WEEKS BEFORE EXAM DATE
We are proud to say historically no practical exams have been cancelled in Scruffy Pups
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2012 Newsletters dug up from the vault- August 

26/8/2012

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August 2012 Including
  • Championship pack
  • City & Guilds Exam dates
  • Canine First Responder Course
  • Should we have a common De-Matting Policy to display in our salons ?
  • Juggling Grooming and Mothering
  • Classifieds
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2012 Newsletters dug up from the vault

30/4/2012

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April 2012 Including 
  • Marys Words confirming Anita & Peter as 2012 Judges
  • Changes in the City & Guild Grooming Qualifications
  • City & Guild Information Seminar
  • Heat warning - Hyperthermia in canines - Care when drying
  • Bubble trouble or post-grooming furunculosis in dog​s
  • Aural Hematoma... A Blood-Filled Pocket in the Ear
  • New Irish Competition! looking forward to Pro groom 2012

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