Nekomori Professional Cat Grooming Course is crafted for aspiring cat groomers, and suitable for anyone looking to jumpstart their grooming career. Conducted by our certified cat groomers, this all-inclusive course will equip you with both theoretical knowledge and technical skills to become a confident cat groomer. Students will receive hands-on training through salon attachments with our experienced cat groomers.
Course Syllabus
Theory
- Feline Health & Anatomy
- Temperament & Safe cat handling
- Mastering the foundational aspects of identifying and understanding feline temperaments to aid with solo handling and confident grooming
- Introduction to Grooming & Safety Tools and Equipment
- Facial Cleaning, Nail Clipping, Toothbrushing
- Bath & Dry Techniques
- Breeds, Colours and Coat Types
- Scissoring & Shaving Techniques
- Blades & Attachments
- Identifying Common Skin Disorders and Parasites
- Grooming Aggressive & Senior Cats
- Handling the special needs presented by elderly cats including fractious cats and those in bad condition
- Feline Psychology
Practical
- Introduction to Grooming/Safety Tools
- Cat Handling Techniques
- Introduction to Shavers, Blades and Scissors
- Practice Shaping with Mirror/Dummy/Cat Models
- Assessing Cat Temperament
- Checking Cat’s Condition
- Performing Essential/Classic/Signature Groom
- Performing Shave Down
Salon Attachment
- Hands-on experience at a grooming salon.
Exam
- Practical: Comb/Lion Cut (2 hours)
- Theory (1 hour)