DOG GROOMING

The students attending Dog Breeding classes are offered vocational training. The course objective is to present the skills necessary to be a professional Dog Groomer in order to own and operate their own business or work with a partner.

The classes are on Monday afternoons and the teacher is a professional groomer. The dogs belong to private owners.

Translate by : Sylvie & Lionel (BTS TC2 2002-2003)

National Certificate in dog and cat breeding

This course has been on hand at Cibeins Agricultural High School since September 1983.
The students themselves are responsible for the pedagogical kennel and look after the pets all over the year, including bank holidays and all types of vacation.

Objectives of the NC course
The goal of this course is to give students durable bases and then make it possible for them to further their studies.
The objective is to acquire professional skills in the field of the canine and cat breeding (food, reproduction, selection, hygiene, dog education, marketing of pet food and accessories).

Application
You may apply from the age of 15, after the 4TH grade and GCSEs by sending a letter of application along with your term reports. If your file is selected by the commission, you will be allowed an interview.

Set of courses
The NC course in dog and cat breeding lasts 2 years and involves 10 to 12 weeks of work placement:
- joint training courses (study, open air activities, visits abroad, technical visits...).
-individual training course in professional environment. It is shared over the two years and makes it possible to acquire hands-on training and a professional experience.

Graduation
You will graduate thanks to a CES :Continuous Evaluation Schedule throughout the two years of studies (in French: CCF) and to final examinations. You must not get a lower mark than 9 out of 20 as an average to get the degree. If you get a 0 mark, you will be eliminated.

Further studies

If you wish to go on with your studies, you may choose to:
start working in:
• dog/cat breeding
• grooming, pet food and accessories selling, etc
go on with your studies:
• to get a National Diploma (in dog and cat breeding or pet shop sales) with vocational training at Cibeins Agricultural High School .
• to get Advanced levels in Animal Breeding or Landscaping ( highly selective conditions).

• higher education: after your ND or your A-levels, you may apply for a two-year College course in Animal Breeding or Marketing and Food Science at Cibeins school.

Translated by Camille Perraud et Juliette Sauzet (TC1 - 2006-2007)