This course is designed for those that have successfully completed the City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants and will learn more about the advanced styling required to become a fully qualified dog groomer.
The course is a mixture of theory and practical looking at a variety of topics including Legislation around running your own dog grooming business, breed standard styling, dog diseases and parasites, dealing with first aid situations in the grooming salon etc.
This course is assessed via timed practical assessments of your styling ability and online theory exams to show your understanding of the subject knowledge.
Home study around the subject is required and you will be given access to online and physical resources to aid you in this.

Where will it lead me?

This will possibly lead you to setting up your own dog grooming business, either mobile or salon based. With the potential to register as a qualified groomer with the British Dog Groomers Association or the Groomers Spotlight. As well as continuing to further your career through Continuing Professional Development with attendance to specialist seminars and talks.

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have completed the Level 2 Certificate in Dog Grooming Assistants. Additional experience in dog grooming would be beneficial in completing the course.