Principles of Dog Grooming
Level 1 Plumpton College Certificate
Are you ready to start your career in dog grooming? This will give you the platform to begin...
This course is designed to give you an insight into the Dog Grooming industry, including recognition of basic canine behaviour, identification of different breeds and their coat types, and basic techniques to practice such as bathing, drying and nail clipping.
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 5 weeks | 9am - 4pm 2024/25 exact dates TBC: 1 day a week, for 10 weeks | 5:30pm - 8:30pm |
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| 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.
Fantastic facilities - the whole salon was kept immaculate.
Future Opportunities
Progress onto our Level 2 and Level 3 Dog Grooming courses.
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