How to Apply

Starts 30 August 2024

Runs at

Brooksby Campus

Level

Level 2

Mode

Daytime

Starting

30 Aug 2024

Ending

31 Jan 2025
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*This course runs every Friday from 9:30am to 1:30pm*

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.

Dates:

  • 30th August 2024 to January 24th 2025
  • 7th February 2025 to June 27th 2025

This is a City & Guilds accredited full cost course.

  • 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
  • How will I be assessed?
    You will be assessed by practical assessments, portfolio work and a final externally led examination.
  • Where could this course lead to?
    Learners may wish to progress onto the Level 3 Dog Grooming qualification.
  • What qualifications or experience do I need?
    Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. Students must attend all lessons. No formal qualifications needed but you must be 16+ and will need to complete an enrolment form and bring photo ID with you on your first session.
  • How long is the course?

    17 weeks - 1 day per week

    Fridays 9:30am to 1:30pm

    Dates:

    • 30th August 2024 to January 24th 2025
    • 7th February 2025 to June 27th 2025
  • Fees
    £1240 Total Cost £160 Deposit to secure place Total can be paid by Direct Debit after deposit-X3 payments of £360 Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to funding for this course, get in touch with us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to find out more.