Animal Care - Part-time Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7763 – 02)

This course is ideal for those who want to work in the dog grooming industry either working in a salon for or setting up in business in a salon or working as a mobile dog groomer. You will need to have a good understanding of dog behaviour and a passion for working with dogs.

The modules of study include:

• Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing

• Bathe and clean dogs

• Clean and maintain equipment used for grooming or removing hair from animals

• Control and restrain animals

• Dry dogs and prepare their coats for styling

• Basic trimming of a dog’s coat

On the day time course – one day per week over 30 weeks.

The day course is currently planned to run on a Tuesday 10:00am-3:00pm.

On the evening course – one evening per week over 30 weeks.

The evening course is currently planned to run on a Thursday 4:00pm-9:00pm.

Please note that these are subject to change

You will produce a portfolio of evidence of your practical work, supported by some written assessments.

A good knowledge and understanding of how to safely approach and handle dogs.

A passion for the dog grooming industry.

This can lead to study at Level 3.

You could work in a dog grooming salon, or look to work for yourself as a dog groomer.