Feline (Cat) Breeds & Grooming

Course is currently awaiting schedule. Applicants submitting payments in favour of courses without a schedule are encouraged to review the Terms & Conditions whilst checking out from the online shop.

N.B. Kindly note that applicants will be requested to register for their attendance on Classter. Failure to achieve the full enrolment will entitle the lecturer to exclude student from classes and no certification can be issued. A minimum attendance of 70% is required for certification attainment.

Institute Coordinators:

Mr. Claude Ebejer E: [email protected] 

Course Descriptor: 

Learning Outcome 1: Describe the breed standards when presented with a particular breed

Unit Content

• Identification & Description of breed standards
• Feline breed standards, feline breed groups, a description of the features in relation to the quality of the breed presented

Learning Outcome 2: Identify and prepare various cat breeds for grooming, handling and restraint

Unit Content

• Classification of breed groups:
  • Introduction to the various feline breeds.
  • Different Breeds- Attitudes & Requirement
• Grooming sequence
• The basics and rationale behind grooming of the individual breeds
• Methods of shampooing, brushing, nail trimming and general aspects related to various cat breed grooming
• Handling & Restraint
• Handling and restraint techniques in relation to the feline breeds.
• Handling animals with care during grooming
• General customer care

Learning Outcomes 3: Relate the health and nutrition to the breed and lifestyle of the cat

Unit Content

• Animal health and nutrition
• Introduction to feline nutrition
• Nutritional advise to pet owners

Learning Outcome 4: Recall the local and EU legislations with special emphasis to the Animal Welfare Act

Unit Content

• Introduction to general Animal Welfare
• National and EU legislation are also discussed and studied