Course Aims
This course provides students with authentic learning experiences to acquire the fundamental theories and concepts of pet care and grooming, and helps students develop their proper values and attitudes, work ethics and various soft skills in communication, teamwork, problem-solving and creative thinking through hands-on practice and interactive learning and teaching activities.
Diversified Learning and Teaching Activities
Lectures and demonstrations, visits to animal clinics or kennel, interactions with veterinary nurses, pet groomers or animal rescue associations, on-the-spot inspections in the community, lectures and sharing by professionals, thematic studies, etc.
Professional Recognition
Students will obtain a Qualifications Framework (QF) Level 3 certificate in addition to HKDSE qualification upon successful completion of the course.
- Fundamental Pet Science (30 hours)
- Basic Animal Biology
- Physiology of Cats and Dogs
- Pet Nutrition Requirements
- Introduction to Pet Healthcare (48 hours)
- Animal Welfare
- Animal Care Hygiene
- Essential Pet Health Management
- Pet First Aid Techniques
- Pet Care and Husbandry Essentials (42 hours)
- Safety Environment Conditions and Design
- Occupational Safety
- Pet Behaviour and Observation
- Animal Handling and Restrain
- Fundamental Pet Grooming (60 hours)
- Communication with Pet Owners
- Basic Health Assessments
- Basic Grooming Techniques
Further Studies
Courses related to Pet Care and Grooming, Pet Care and Wellness, Pet Care and Animal Assisted Therapy, Veterinary Medicine and Science, Veterinary Nursing, Life Sciences etc. For example, there are several related courses offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE):
Higher Diploma in Pet Care and Wellness
Employment
Pet Groomer, Pet Shop Operation Assistant, Vet Assistant, Vet Nurse, Animal Rescue Inspector, Pet Sitter, Animal Care Assistant, Animal Keeper, Veterinary Laboratory Attendant etc.
Every Saturday
09:00 – 13:00 OR
14:00 – 18:00
Subject to mutual agreement between the school and the VTC.
- IVE (Chai Wan)
30 Shing Tai Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong
Students are required to attend a group interview or an online interview/ assessment. Selection is based on student’s interest in pet care and grooming, attitude and willingness to learn, aptitude as well as communication skills.
$24,500 (Course fee is fully subsidised by the EDB.)
Remarks:
- Lessons may also be scheduled during summer holidays.
- Final class venue/ time may be subject to change with respect to the confirmed number of enrolment and other special circumstances.
