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Adults Vocational CoursesThis 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.
The programme content includes:
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+
1 year
13/09/2023
This course will run from 9:00am - 4:30pm one day per week, day to be confirmed.
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:
| 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.
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.
This course is eligible for our low income and unemployment waivers. You can find more information on financial support and fee waivers here.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
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.
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.
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
Assessment is completed via an external exam and practical assessments.
Starting 11/09/2023
Cambridge
Part-Time
Duration 1 year
Starting 13/09/2023
Wisbech
Part-Time
Duration 1 year