Location
Wakefield College
Level
Level 3
Start Date
TBC
Mode of Study
Part-time
Awarding Body
City & Guilds
Course Overview
This qualification provides you with the skills and knowledge to work as a
professional dog groomer in the animal care industry.
You will learn in a practical environment at the College Dog Grooming Salon.
There will be some theory to support skills development. You will need access to
dogs with different coat types that you can bring in to groom as part of your
assessments.
What You Will Study
You will study the following mandatory units:
- Health and safety, legislation and codes of practice for the dog grooming
industry
- Preparing, styling and finishing a dog
- Health checking and handling a dog in a dog grooming environment
- Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming
environment
How You Will Be Assessed
There is one written exam to cover knowledge and a practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs with different coat types and for different requirements.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have successfully completed and passed the Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistants course or have extensive practical experience in the dog grooming industry.
Attendance Expectations
One day evening per week (Thursday, 16:00-21:00).
Further Study
You may wish to study business qualifications to help you start your own dog grooming business.
Course Groups (W)
Vocational Course
Subject Area (W)
Animal Care
Client Group (W)
19+
Search Ref (W)
59817
