Pet Grooming

Code	4743
Diploma	STC
Sector	Agriculture and Fisheries
Length of training	495 hours
Number of credits	33

This program is offered in French:
4243 - Toilettage pour animaux de compagnie

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Program Objectives

To train students to provide hygiene and beauty care for pets to ensure the animal’s well-being and meet its psychological and physical needs while also catering to clients’ requests.

Occupation

Pet groomer

Program Content

Code	Statement of Competency	Hours	Credits
AEP 743-011	Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process	15	1
AEP 743-022	Prevent health and safety hazards in the workplace	30	2
AEP 743-033	Establish links between the anatomical characteristics of pets and the grooming process	45	3
AEP 743-042	Communicate in the workplace	30	2
AEP 743-054	Interpret pet behaviour	60	4
AEP 743-063	Prevent infections and contamination	45	3
AEP 743-074	Provide pets with basic hygiene care	60	4
AEP 743-083	Shave or trim a pet’s coat	45	3
AEP 743-094	Give a finishing cut	60	4
AEP 743-101	Provide first aid for pets	15	1
AEP 743-111	Carry out administrative tasks	15	1
AEP 743-125	Enter the workforce	75	5
		495	33

Admission Conditions and Prerequisites

A person who meets the following conditions is eligible for admission to a program of study leading to an STC:
1. Has obtained at least Secondary III credits or the equivalent in the language of instruction, second language and mathematics
or Has obtained an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary Studies (AESS)
or Has passed the General Development Test (GDT) with or without specific prerequisites.
2. Has interrupted their full-time studies for at least 12 months
or Is at least 18 years of age when they begin their training
or Has obtained a Secondary School Diploma (SSD) or a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) or their equivalent
or Meets the eligibility criteria of Emploi-Québec’s workforce training measure

This program is accessible via the TCST-STC bridge