The mission of UCCS is to standardize certification requirements by job positions to raise the level of safety, sanitation, organization, and maintenance in the salon environment through education, raise the standard in the profession and prepare the pet care industry for licensing.

 

Designed for Professional Dog Bathers, Groomers, and Stylists, this series of online and onsite education and testing is about safety for the canine, safety in the salon, safety when applying technical skills, and safety when designing and managing a salon. The certification is offered by job positions to create the most effective safety certification for the industry. 

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Canine Specialist on Safety - All Pet Lovers - All Salon Team Members

Designed for all pet lovers and salon team members, this certification series is about understanding and taking care of man's best friend. To be all that you can be in the pet care profession and be a canine specialist on safety in the home and workplace, a solid foundation of understanding and caring for a man's best friend is required.

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Salon Specialist on Safety - All Pet Lovers - All Salon Team Members

Designed for all pet lovers and salon team members, this certification series is all about safety, sanitation, organization, and maintenance policies and procedures required in the salon to create a safe place for pets and the salon team. 

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Technical Specialist on Safety - Designed for Bathers, Groomers, and Stylists

Designed for professional bathers, groomers, and stylists, this certification series about product, tools, and equipment safety. The focus is to understand how to properly apply products and technical skills during the prepping, bathing, drying, brushing, and finishing phases to create a safe environment for the pets and the professionals. 

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Salon Manager Specialists on Safety - Designed for Salon Managers and Owners

Designed for managers and salon owners, this certification series aims to properly design a salon layout with various task areas to create and maintain safety, sanitation, organization, and maintenance in the salon. 

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Online Class - Participants study online and take online tests to confirm knowledge and understanding of the material. 

Onsite Class - Participants study online and take a hands-on practical skills test with written tests optional.