This course starts in September each year and runs for one day per week (Mondays OR Tuesdays).
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What will I learn?
This qualification covers the skills you will need to progress to work as a Professional Dog Groomer. Mandatory content covers: - Health and safety, legislation and codes of practice for the dog grooming industry - Styling and finishing a dog - Health checking and handing a dog in a dog grooming environment - Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment - You will be assessed by practical assessments, portfolio work and a final externally led examination. Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer/the public that you have the necessary technical skills and knowledge they are looking for when recruiting/seeking the services of a Professional Dog Groomer.
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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?
The course is suitable for those who are looking to progress into employment or self employment within the grooming industry.
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What qualifications or experience do I need?
Learners must have successfully completed the Level 2 Dog Grooming qualification and completed at least 50 hours work experience within a grooming salon. You must be 16+ and will need to complete an enrolment form and bring photo ID with you on your first session. We also ask that candidates continue working at a salon whilst completing the course, aiming to complete at least 100 hours in total. We highly recommend that you have access to a minimum of 3 dogs (aged 6 months or over) with suitable coat types throughout the course. All dogs will need proof of up-to-date vaccinations. Students should be prepared to attend all lessons.
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How long is the course?
34 weeks - 1 day per week (Mondays OR Tuesdays)
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Fees
The fee for this course is £3,800. If you are aged 19 or over on the 31st of August, you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan of £3,417. This loan helps you to pay the fees charged by approved colleges and training organisations in England. Tthe loan may help towards the cost of the Level 3 Dog Grooming element of the course only - the remainder of the fee, to be paid upon acceptance to the course, will include exam fees, certification and administration, and must be paid by the learner. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further information.