This course has intakes in September and February each year and runs for one day per week (Thursdays OR Friday mornings, 9:30 - 13:30).
This dog grooming course is for anyone who wants to work in the dog grooming industry and work their way up.
This course incorporates working with a variety of breeds and coat types in an intimate group, enabling the experienced, highly qualified tutor to provide each candidate with time to build their confidence and skill set.
Who is this qualification for?
If you are looking to start a career within the dog grooming industry, then
this is qualification is aimed at you.
You will gain the practical skills
and knowledge that are important for working as a Dog Grooming Assistant
enabling you to work for a business or franchise, and it could be based in a
salon or a mobile unit.
You could also progress to further learning and training in this area, to be a Dog Groomer and onto the Level 3 Dog Grooming course.
This is a City & Guilds accredited full cost
course.
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What will I learn?
This qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a Dog Grooming Assistant.
Mandatory content covers:- Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
- Bathing of dogs
- Drying dogs and preparing a dog for styling
- Carrying out trimming of a dog's coat to prepare for styling
- Moving and lifting dogs
- Maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of the dog grooming environment
- Professional conduct
- An introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics and behaviour of dogs
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How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed by practical assessments, portfolio work and a final externally led examination.
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Where could this course lead to?
Learners may wish to progress onto the Level 3 Dog Grooming qualification.
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What qualifications or experience do I need?
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. No formal qualifications needed but you must be 16+ and be competent at working at this level. If you are under 18 on the 31st of August you must have grade C/4 or above in Maths and English. To apply please complete an application form. It is expected that students attend all lessons.
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How long is the course?
17 weeks - 1 day per week (Thursdays OR Friday mornings 9:30 - 13:30).
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Fees
The full cost for the course is £1,747, however you would be eligible for full funding if you earn less than £25,000 per annum, or are in receipt of benefits when you start the course. You must provide three wage slips or evidence of any benefits on enrolment along with photo ID. If you earn more than £25,000 per annum, the course can be co-funded, with the cost to the learner being £496.00. For queries about funding, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..