Certification Knowledge & Skills is our flagship professional dog groomer certification preparatory program. Ideal for professionals with prior experience, it is specially designed for Students aiming to pass the Grooming Examinations, by building on The Elite Positive Dog Groomer.
This program physically readies our students to pass professional certification examinations by demonstrating required proficiency against the international testing standards of the Fedération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and/or the Singapore Kennel Club (SKC).
In an unregulated profession like dog grooming, independent international certifications are valuable as they signify to clients that professionals possessing them are capable of providing pet care services rooted in qualified knowledge and sound skill.
Certification Knowledge & Skills
Schedule
- Not Accepting Applications
- Upcoming Intakes
- This Program is Highly Recommended for Students attempting the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) / Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) Grooming Certification Examination with Live Dogs
- Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) is a Member of Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and administers these examinations as the National Canine Organisation (NCO) in Singapore
- Regulations For FCI International Grooming Competitions
- 3 months limited email support upon Graduation
Level C Lesson Days:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Time:
10AM–4PM
Location:
Clementi Campus @ 352 Clementi Avenue 2 #01-117 Singapore 120352
Fees
- Program:
- Level C: SGD8000 for fifteen lessons (fixed-schedule, weekday, 1 month validity)
- SkillsFuture Credit: Not Applicable
- Assessment:
- Qualifying Examination: SGD500/attempt
- Maximum 2 attempts
- Qualifying Examination: SGD500/attempt
- Model Purchase/Rental:
- Dummy Model Purchase: SGD150
- Live Model Rental: SGD1000
- FCI/SKC:
- Examination Admission: SGD100
- Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) Fees are not inclusive
- Students are responsible for registering and paying all required fees to SKC directly before the closing date
- The Academy will provide specific instructions to Students when they are available
More About The Program
“This program was aptly made to prepare students for passing the grooming examinations.”
Certification Knowledge & Skills is a Trademarked Pawrus® Pet Grooming Academy Curriculum, uniquely developed in collaboration with Pawrus® Dog Training Academy.
In this industry-leading professional program, you will learn the knowledge and skills required for certification.
For Graduates, the Supervising Teacher will facilitate Career Development Pathways upon Graduation.
Professional Certificate & Certification
Pawrus® Graduate: Pawrus® Professional Dog Grooming Certificate will be awarded to Students who meet Graduating Requirements.
International/National Certification: Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) and/or Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) Professional Dog Grooming Certification will be awarded to Students who meet Certification Requirements.
What Will You Learn?
- National & World Grooming Standards
- Observing Dog Behaviour
- Implementing Behaviour Protocols
- Assessing Body Language
- Controlling Dog Movement
- National & World Conformation Standards
- Advanced Brushing and Drying Techniques
- Advanced Scissoring Techniques
- Certification Preparation
- SMART Goal Design & Setting
- Time Management
- Precision & Speed
- Optimising Process Efficiency
- Crisis Management
- Offered to Performing Students who have Completed Internship: Practice Makes Perfect
- Scalable Remuneration
- Must Commit to At Least Twenty On-Job-Training Work Days
- 3 Months Tenure, Renewable Quarterly
- Pass: Graduate with Highest Distinction (A+)
- Pass: Graduate with High Distinction (A)
- Pass: Graduate with Distinction (A-)
- Pass: Graduate with Merit (B+)
- Pass: Graduate with Pass (B/B-)
- Fail: Re-Test (C)
- Fail: Incompletion (D)
- Fail: Expulsion (E)
- Pet Grooming Academies
- Pet Grooming Schools
- Pet Grooming Studios
- Pet Grooming Salons
- Show Dog Kennels
- Veterinary Clinics
- Doggy Daycare Centers
- Dog Breeding Facilities
- Singapore, Singapore (PCPG™/CKSC)
- Taipei, Taiwan (FCI/SKC C)
- Jakarta, Indonesia (FCI/SKC C)
- Seoul, Korea (FCI/SKC B)
- Liaoning, China (FCI/SKC B)
- Okayama, Japan (FCI/SKC B)
- New York, USA (FCI/SKC A)
- Barcelona, Spain (FCI/SKC A)
- Graduates of The Elite Positive Dog Groomer with Highest Distinction/High Distinction/Distinction/Merit/Pass
- Pawrus® Certified Partner Groomer™ (PCPG™)
- Graduates of Dog Groomer Professional with Highest Distinction/High Distinction/Distinction/Merit/Pass
- Graduates of Professional Dog Grooming Programs from Singapore Kennel Club (SKC) Appointed Grooming Establishments
- Graduates of Professional Dog Grooming Programs from Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) Appointed Grooming Establishments
- Graduates of Professional Dog Grooming Programs from European Grooming Association (EGA) Appointed Grooming Establishments
- Graduates of Professional Dog Grooming Programs from American Kennel Club (AKC) Appointed Grooming Establishments
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Admission Criteria | Graduating & Certification Requirements | Application Instructions
As this is a physically and mentally demanding program, our prospective students are expected to meet these requirements to be considered for admission:
- Professional Qualifications:
- Level C: Recent The Elite Positive Dog Groomer or Dog Groomer Professional Graduate with [Highest Distinction/High Distinction/Distinction/Merit/Pass]/PCPG™/FCI/SKC/EGA/AKC Accredited Dog Groomer Program Graduate within 1 month of Graduation.
- Graduates who apply beyond 1 month of Graduation must take an additional assessment test costing SGD400
- Level C: Recent The Elite Positive Dog Groomer or Dog Groomer Professional Graduate with [Highest Distinction/High Distinction/Distinction/Merit/Pass]/PCPG™/FCI/SKC/EGA/AKC Accredited Dog Groomer Program Graduate within 1 month of Graduation.
- Passion for animals.
- Minimum 16 years old and above.
- Proficient in English or Mandarin Chinese.
- Possess perfect vision (20/20 with or without glasses / lenses).
- Not allergic to water, dirt, dust, hair, animal fur, urine, stool, cleaning agents, soap, shampoo and conditioner etc.
- Physically and mentally fit.
- For safety, pregnant females must obtain a Certification Letter endorsed by their Gynaecologist/Doctor certifying their fitness.
- Undergo and pass an interview with a Pawrus® Teacher.
To Graduate with a Certificate, a Student must:
- Earn the minimum equivalent of an B- on the Pawrus® Qualifying Examination
- Passing the Qualifying Examination is required to register for the FCI/SKC Grooming Certification Examinations
- Pass the FCI/SKC Grooming Certification Examinations
- Fulfill an attendance rate of ≥90%
- Abide to the Pawrus® Student Code of Conduct
To Obtain Certification, a Student must:
- Pass the FCI/SKC Grooming Certification Examinations
Congratulations on your decision to apply to the Pawrus® Pet Grooming Academy: Certification Knowledge & Skills Program!
- Download, Read and Complete the Student Enrolment Form (New Students Only).
- Gather all Professional Pet Grooming Certifications into a zipped folder.
- E-mail admissions@pawrus.com.sg. Please title your e-mail as “Application to Pawrus® Pet Grooming Academy: Certification Knowledge & Skills (Level, Category) – Full Name” and attach the documents stated above to the e-mail.
- Example: Application to Pawrus® Pet Grooming Academy: Certification Knowledge & Skills (Level C, Category 3) – Jane Tan Bee Gee
We will assess your application once all required information is received. You will be notified of your application’s outcome via e-mail.
How Does It Work?
Step 1: Application.
Getting to know you is the crucial first step. We will be in touch once we have assessed the information that you have submitted. You may be asked to provide more details for us to better assess your suitability for the program.
Step 2: Face-to-Face / Virtual Interview.
A teacher will get in touch to schedule and conduct a face-to-face / virtual interview with you to understand more about your goals objectively. At this stage, we will examine and address your weaknesses and strengths in past programs and explain the curriculum to you in detail so that you know what to expect if you are accepted for the program. Based on the results of the interview, we will decide if you are suitable to progress to the next stage of enrolment or recommend alternative solutions whenever necessary.
Step 3: Offer and Acceptance.
Congratulations. If you meet the strict requirements set by us, we will inform successful applicants that they have been accepted for the Certification Knowledge and Skills Program! Offers will be made in writing via e-mail. You make the final choice from our offer. Once offered, our offer is only valid for that semester and expires if it is not accepted. We will only send out offers after deliberate consideration. Due to extreme competition and academic rigour required, please expect enrolment standards for this program to be even higher as compared to The Elite Positive Dog Groomer / Dog Groomer Professional Program. A 100% deposit of the program fees is required to reserve and confirm your space in the intake that you have applied for. If an offer expires, an applicant will have to submit a fresh application and restart the entire enrolment process. Offers may not be held or carried over to consecutive semesters unless under extenuating circumstances. Offers may also be withdrawn at any time at our discretion.
Step 4: Matriculation and Growth.
You are all set. We hope that you are ready to push yourself to the highest physical and mental limit available. Every day, our teachers will challenge you with activities to get you closer to the goals that you have set for yourself. Rise above the rest to be with the best. We are looking forward to working with you to surf the waves of the dog grooming industry.
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