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International Professional Pet Grooming Association (IPGA)
Occupational Level B Professional Pet Groomer Certification Exam

object andqualifications

  • Serving pet groomers who wish to obtain professional certification in the pet industry
    **Three years working experience required

  • Those who have completed relevant pet grooming courses and wish to obtain professional certification in the pet industry
    ** Relevant certificates are required

Research content

Examination varieties and shapes (test two varieties in one day)

  • Poodle full hand cut pet shape,Need to be trimmed according to the owner's requirements(Standard length of 45-60 days of hair retention), you can use the model dog of the school or bring your own dog

  • Squirrel dog full hand cut pet shape,Need to be trimmed according to the owner's requirements(Standard length of 45-60 days of hair retention), you can use the model dog of the school or bring your own dog

The basic procedure before the poodle shower

  • Time limit is 60 minutes, including ear plucking, ear washing, foot shaving, belly shaving, anal shaving, nail clipping and nail grinding, showering, blow drying and hair pulling (100 points, 80 points pass)

Poodle Pet Styling Trimming

  • The time limit is 90 minutes, including shaving the lady's feet and body. Limbs, head and tail need to be trimmed with scissors, needs to be trimmed according to the owner's requirements (100 points, 70 points pass)

squirrel dogBasic procedures before showering andFull Hand Scissors Pet Styling Trimming

  • Time limit is 90 minutes,The basic process before showering includes plucking ear hair, washing ears, shaving soles, shaving belly, shaving anus, nail clipping and grinding, showering, drying and pulling.Full hand-cut pet shape trimming, which needs to be trimmed according to the dog owner's requirements(out of 100 points, 70 points pass)

*Available tools: straight scissors, curved scissors, dental scissors, magic scissors, fishbone scissors, electric scissors (shaving soles, shaving belly, shaving anus and lady's feet (if necessary))

Research standard

Eligibility criteria:
After the test dog is completed, it must be able to meet the general market fee (about HKD650)

Disqualification:

Examination dog injured, dog fell out of the table, poodle less than 80 points, squirrel dog less than 70 points, overtime incomplete

The whole process of the test is recorded by video, and the school will not give any explanation after the test results are announced

Review teacher

Ms. TANG Teacher Deng

  • More than ten years of experience in training pet groomers

  • Japan PSIA (Japanese pet スタイリスト International Association) AA-level tutor

  • 2018 Best Technology Award in JKC (Japan Kennel Club) Regional Competition of FCI's Japan Branch

  • 2019 FCI Japan Branch JKC (Japan Kennel Club) Regional Competition Best Technology Award Technology Award]

  • Hong Kong Metropolitan University Li Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education - Honorary Lecturer in Pet Care and Grooming Services
    Hong Kong Metropolitan University Ka Shing School of Professional and Continuing Education (LiPACE) - Honorary Lecturer in Pet Care and Beauty Services

exam date

Date: The exam starts on a fixed date every month (please refer to the schedule below)

Time: 12:00 noon to the end of the test (the whole assessment process takes about six hours)

Sai Wan Ho - Wah Tong Branch Campus (Room 1-2, 1/F, Wah Tong Building, 38-44 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan Ho, Hong Kong)

New Class Commencement and Exam Dates

*This calendar only shows the class dates of each course, and there is no registration or reservation function. If you need to register, please follow the registration procedures below.

​If you have any inquiries, please contact the school by WhatsApp 62326466.

Examination fee and application method

HKD4,500 (excluding make-up exams)
Examination fees include: examination fee, examination fee, certificate fee (IPGA), attendance fee (one class)

1. Online registration

Students can click "Register Now" below to pay the examination fee of HKD4,500 by credit card immediately. After successfully enrolling in the course, students will receive a "confirmation email" automatically sent by the system within one hour, and students can check their email and spam boxes. If you do not receive the "Confirmation Email", please contact us. Tel/ Whatsapp: 6232 6466.

2. Electronic payment registration
Deposit the examination fee HKD4,500 to the bank account of the school through the following channels, please send the payment/transfer screenshot together with your personal information (full name in Chinese and English and phone number), and send it by Whatsapp (6232 6466) or email ([email protected]) on the same day Return to school.

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PAYME

Beneficiary Name: INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL GROOMING ASSOCIATION

Phone number: 6232 6466

FPS

Beneficiary Name: LAU C*** W** VIC

Phone number: 6232 6466

AlipayHK (Alipay Hong Kong)

Beneficiary Name: LAU C*** W** VIC

Phone number: 6232 6466

3. Bank transfer registration
Deposit the examination fee HKD4,500 to the bank account of the school through the following channels. Please send the bank deposit certificate (such as: deposit slip, transfer screenshot) together with your personal information (full name in Chinese and English and phone number) on the same day via Whatsapp (6232 6466) or Email ([email protected]) to the school.
Bank of China account number: 01259210049011
Account name: Hong Kong Professional Groomers Association Ltd)

4. Visit Huatang branch campus to register
Address: Room 1-2, 1/F, Hua Tong Building, 38-44 Shau Kei Wan Road, Sai Wan River, Hong Kong
Students can pay by cash, credit card or check (please pay to "Hong Kong Professional Pet Grooming Association Limited")​

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