Principles of Dog Grooming

Duration: 1 day a week for 10 weeks
Attendance: 18:00 - 21:00
Location: Plumpton College

Course Overview

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 Cost

£205.00 in tuition fees and £200.00 material fees

Entry Requirements

Minimum 18 years of age.
Students with English as a second language will be required to have gained IELTS Level 6.5 overall with Level 6.0 in writing.

Studying a Level 1 or Level 2 Part-Time Course?

Tuition could be FREE

If you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefits, or if you are working and your income is under £25,000 (from September 2024), you may be entitled to financial support towards your tuition fees. You may need to pay a materials fee if applicable to your course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding

Studying a Level 3 Part-Time Course?

You may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan depending on specific criteria and the course. Find out more: Course Fees and Funding

Applicable to Level 1, 2 and 3 Part-Time Courses

For courses starting in 25/26 Academic Year: to secure your place on one of these courses, a non-refundable course reservation fee of £50 will be required upon application. This fee will secure your place on the course and includes a facilities fee towards the cost of running the programme.

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