Principles of Dog Grooming

Level 1 Plumpton College Certificate

The course is designed for those who are considering a career in dog grooming and want to gain some basic skills, those who would like to learn to complete basic grooming on their own dogs at home, or students who are looking to progress on to the Level 2 Certificate in Dog Grooming.

Course Outcomes:

  • Recognise health and safety Issues
  • Identify basic canine behaviour
  • Identify different breeds and coat types
  • Name grooming equipment and when to use it
  • Demonstrate the ability to dilute shampoo correctly
  • Demonstrate the use of the equipment by grooming a dog         

Course details

Dates & Location

Apply via the link on your preferred date:

1 day a week, for 10 weeks | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

2024/25 exact dates TBC:

1 day a week, for 10 weeks | 5:30pm - 8:30pm

 

 

Costs

£395 (£195 course fees, £200 material fees). 

Funding assistance of £195 may be available subject to eligibility:

Free funding* may be available for adult courses if you're aged 19+ either unemployed and in receipt of a means-tested state benefit, looking to get into employment, OR 19+ who can prove they are on a low income earning less than £20,319.

*does not include material costs.

 

Entry Requirements

Minimum 16 years of age. 

Very well organised. Great balance of theory and practice. 

Course attendee

Fantastic facilities - the whole salon was kept immaculate. 

Course attendee

Future Opportunities

Progress onto our Level 2 and Level 3 Dog Grooming courses.

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