Dog Grooming (Level 3 Diploma, Part Time) - Suffolk Rural (Otley)

Course Overview

This course is based at our Suffolk Rural (Otley) campus.

This 25-week part-time programme enables you to gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a Professional Dog Groomer.

You could be self-employed or work for a business or franchise, and it could be based in a salon or mobile unit.

The course offers a blend of theory, direct study, and practical workshops at college to underpin the skills and knowledge required to meet the assessment criteria. This course is currently eligible for an advanced learner loan.

The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve:

• A written exam which covers the knowledge and understanding within the qualification
• A practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs with different coat types and for different requirements.

Course Highlights

• Health and safety, legislation and code of practice for the dog grooming industry
• Preparing, styling and finishing a dog
• Health checking and handling a dog in a dog grooming environment
• Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment

Next Steps

Achievement of this qualification demonstrates to an employer/the public that you have the necessary technical skills and knowledge they are looking for when recruiting/seeking the services of a Professional Dog Groomer.

Tuition Costs

No tuition fees are payable for students aged 16 – 18 on 31 August 2020.

For all students aged 19+ fees will be published at a later date.

For details regarding fee remission, please visit our Tuition Fees page.