Dog Grooming Level 3 (Full Time)

City & Guilds Technical Certificate

The course covers the key skills and knowledge required to become a professional dog groomer.

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Level 3

Attendance - Full-time
Duration - 1 Year
Start date - September - June
Where - Taylor Hill Centre

Course Overview

If you have achieved the Level 2 City & Guilds Dog Grooming Assistants qualification and are looking to start a career within the dog grooming industry, then this is qualification is aimed at you.
You will also learn about styling and finishing a dog. Working with dogs, you will learn the importance of health checking and the correct handing techniques in a dog grooming environment. Part of working in a dog grooming salon is dealing with customers so you will study customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment.
You will learn about health and safety, legislation and codes of practice for the dog grooming industry. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work safely in the industry.
The course will include a written exam which covers the knowledge and understanding within the qualification. You will also undertake a practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs.
If you have achieved the Level 2 City & Guilds Dog Grooming Assistants qualification and are looking to start a career within the dog grooming industry, then this is qualification is aimed at you.
You will learn about health and safety, legislation and codes of practice for the dog grooming industry. This will provide you with the skills and knowledge to work safely in the industry.
You will also learn about styling and finishing a dog. Working with dogs, you will learn the importance of health checking and the correct handing techniques in a dog grooming environment. Part of working in a dog grooming salon is dealing with customers so you will study customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment.
The course will include a written exam which covers the knowledge and understanding within the qualification. You will also undertake a practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs.

Core Skills Gained:

City & Guilds L2 Dog Grooming Assistants qualification. 5 GCSEs with grades English at 4 or above and maths 3 or above and 3 other GCSEs at 4 or above. GCSE requirements for adult students maybe not be required and will be subject to a suitability assessment.
You can progress to the Level 3 Animal Management course.
Employed or self-employed Dog Groomer or related animal care role.

You will be assessed through a written exam and practical assessments.

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