Practical Exams

Five practical exams are required as part of the CFMG certification process.

They are:

1. Long hair full-coat groom

2. Short hair full-coat groom

3. Comb cut

4. Lion cut – Standard

5. Lion cut – Variation

Once you are registered for practical exams, you will be given instructions for each that explains the requirements and what you will be scored on.

A passing grade of 85% or better is required for each. There are no required purchases needed for taking the practical exams, however, both the DVD series and the Ultimate Cat Groomer Encyclopedia are useful for preparation.  All hands-on training with the NCGIA is geared toward teaching the required grooming elements and handling techniques needed for passing all practical exams.

You must be a member of the NCGIA to take any exams and earn your CFMG.

Once you have been through our training course and earned your CFMG, you are then eligible for participation in the Dirty Hair Project.