Course Overview
This qualification provides both practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for working as a Dog Grooming Assistant. Courses start throughout the year, and information on enrolment and schedules can be obtained by contacting us for enquiries.
Location: Training takes place in our fully equipped dog grooming salon at Cannington College.
The curriculum covers essential skills and knowledge, including:
- Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
- Drying dogs and preparing them for styling
- Trimming dogs’ coats to prepare for styling
- Moving and lifting dogs safely
- Maintaining cleanliness and biosecurity in the grooming environment
- Professional conduct in a grooming setting
- Introduction to dog anatomy, breed characteristics, and behavior.
Assessment Methods
Assessment includes:
- Practical tuition in the purpose-built salon
- Classroom-based theory sessions
- Wider reading and directed study outside of class
- Work experience outside the college to build skills and confidence
- Internally and externally set practical assessments
- An externally set and marked online examination undertaken during college hours
Progression Options
Upon successful completion, students can progress onto the Level 3 Dog Grooming qualification enabling further professional development in dog grooming. also offered at Cannington College, in order to become a fully qualified Dog Groomer.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course, however learners must attend an introductory evening where they will be expected to demonstrate a reasonable level of literacy due to the amount of written work and wider reading needed to complete this qualification.
Experience of handling dogs and work experience within a dog grooming environment are desirable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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