Dog Grooming - Level 2 (Certificate) - Part-time

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.

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+

How long is this course?

1 year

When does this course start?

13/09/2023

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course will run from 9:00am - 4:30pm one day per week, day to be confirmed.

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)

* 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 fees related to the programme, such as additional equipment or uniform, trips, DBS checks and work placement costs. Further information will be sent to all applicants before enrolment.

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.

Complete our fee calculator

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.

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.