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Adults Vocational CoursesDog Grooming - Level 2 (Certificate) - Part-time
This course is designed to give those aged 19+ all the practical skills needed to become a dog grooming assistant. This course covers all of the essential aspects of preparing, bathing and drying of all breeds and coat types, as well as the health and safety and animal welfare required in a grooming salon.
Course Video - Dog Grooming
Careers - Animal Care
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Course Description
The programme content includes:
- Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing
- Bathing and clean dogs
- Dry dogs and prepare a dog for styling
- Carry out trimming of a dogs coat to prepare for styling
- Move and Lift dogs
- Maintain the cleanliness and biosecurity grooming environment
- Professional Conduct
- Introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics and behaviour of dogs
What day will the course be running?
- The course will run for one full day a week. When we have confirmation of the exact days for each campus, we will update this information.
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Entry Requirements
You will need experience with working with dogs. You will be invited to an interview to help us ensure the course is right for you.
This course is specifically for adult learners aged 19+
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 year
When does this course start?
11/09/2024
How many hours / days per week is this course?
This course will run from 9:00am - 4:00pm one day per week, day to be confirmed.
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Progression Opportunities
What can I do after this course at CWA?
The College of West Anglia offers many opportunities to continue studying from entry level through to degrees at University Centre West Anglia. Some of the courses available for those who have successfully completed this course include:
- Dog Grooming - Level 3 (Certificate) (Cambridge)
- Dog Grooming - Level 3 (Certificate) (Wisbech)
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Course Fees
Age Cost 16-18 Free* 19+ £500 * Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.
Fee information
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
If you're aged 19-23
If you are aged 19 - 23, you must have completed a full level 2 (or above) previously to study this course (unless you have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
If you're aged 19 - 23, this course will be fully funded (i.e. there are no course fees to pay) if you already have a full level 2 qualification (or higher) and:
- Are unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- Are employed with a low income
If you already have a level 2 qualification (or higher) but do not meet the other criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee. It is worth noting that having 5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above is considered a full level 2.
If you're 24 or older
You will be able to study this course fully funded if you are either:
- unemployed and claiming a state benefit or;
- employed with a low income
If you do not meet the above criteria, you will be able to study the course for the above fee.
For full details, please complete our fee calculator here.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
Adult (19+) learners
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control. -
Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
How is my course assessed?
Assessment is completed via an external exam and practical assessments.
Starting 09/09/2024
Cambridge
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Starting 11/09/2024
Wisbech
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
