What is Carding in dog grooming?
To keep your "Pooch Perfect" some breeds will require hand stripping, this is a grooming process that involves removing dead hair from the coat by hand, instead of clipping to keep the coat tidy and healthy.
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Guided learning hours, Total qualification time and Credits. What do they all mean?
Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Guided learning hours are the number of hours a learner will being taught or instructed by their tutor / mentor etc. as part of their qualification. This also includes guidance or supervision time such as:
• Direct teaching
• Remotely through electronic communication
Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Total Qualification Time is a term used for qualifications that are part of the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF). This time allocation aims to provide learners an indication for the length of time it will take an average learner to complete their qualification. Unlike GLH’s this time is spent unsupervised, such as:
• Assessments
• Self-study
Credits
Credits are another indicator of the estimated size of a qualification which formed part of the Qualifications and Credit framework (QCF), RQF has now replaced the QCF. For example:
Award – 1 – 12 credits
Certificate – 13 – 36 credits
Diploma – 37 credits +
Each credit is estimated to be 10 hours of…
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Awarding Organisations
iPET Network, City & Guilds, Open College Network West Midlands (OCNWM) are just some of the many Awarding Organisations that are regulated by Ofqual. What do we do? What are our roles? We see so many people are asking these questions everyday. iPET Network pride ourselves in being a Canine and Feline sector specific Awarding Organisation. We want to give you, the opportunity to ask us the questions and what information would you like to see from us on social media?
Please feel free to email us on: info@ipetnetwork.co.uk to ask any questions you may have.
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Choosing the right Training Provider
Want to know more about iPET Network Awarding Organisation? Sarah Mackay takes you through the key elements and provides some valuable tips and guidance on choosing the right Training Provider for you.