City & Guilds Dog Grooming Level 2 & 3 Combined Training Course in London
This course could be perfect for you
The City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 combined dog grooming course is the most complete route into the profession, awarding both qualifications within a single programme. Rather than completing the City & Guilds Level 2 and Level 3 separately, this combined course allows you to progress through both at the same time, with no previous grooming experience required to get started.
You will graduate with two City & Guilds qualifications, plus additional certificates in Handling Animals and Business Setup and Management.
What can you expect?
29 Days in Salon Training and 13 Days Home Study Combined City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7763-02) and City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (7863-03)
This is a combined course allowing you to complete both levels at the same time. As part of the City & Guilds qualifications, certificates on Handling Animals and Business set up and management are awarded.
- No previous dog grooming experience is required to enter onto this course
- You will groom approximately 58 dogs during this course
- 1:2 teacher to student ratio
- Course can be completed on either part-time or full time bases. You can do as little as 1 day per week or 6 days
- No strict starting dates; our courses are run all year round
- Upon successful completion of required practical, synoptic assignment and theory exam, both qualifications will be awarded
- Payment plan option available
- Pay as you go available

Course Length:
29 days hands on salon training grooming 2 dogs each day, plus 13 days on-line material provided for study at home.
Total Course Length: 42 Days
Aim:
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You will become fully skilled in the preparation of various different types of coats ready for styling including bathing, brushing, de-matting and drying of dog's coat
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You will learn different grooming techniques including hand stripping, clipping and scissoring
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You will learn how to control and restrain animals and how to handle and lift dogs correctly
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You will learn how to maintain the cleanliness and bio security of the animal care working environment and how to clean and maintain equipment
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You will have a chance to style and finish to a high standard a large variety of breeds of dogs
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You will learn how to conduct Health Checking and Dog Handling within the salon
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You will learn about Health and Safety, legislation and code of practice for the dog grooming industry
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You will learn good customer service and record keeping to be able to run a successful dog grooming business
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You will be encouraged to make your own decisions in assessing the dog and the work that is required which will include the tools and skills used to complete the style required/requested
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Basic Canine First Aid training is included in this course
Course Fee:
£5450
Course Times:
09:00 - 17:00
(Monday - Saturday)
Course Locations:
The City & Guilds combined Level 2 & 3 dog groomer training course we provide is located at both of our studio salons in London. Choose between either locations depending on which is easiest for you:
- Wandsworth Common: 204 Trinity Road, SW17 7HP, London
- Wimbledon Park: 130 Arthur Road, SW19 8AA, London
All teachers are the same at both location and rotate between the two schools.
By the end of the City & Guilds Level 2 and 3 combined course you will have groomed approximately 58 dogs across 29 days of hands-on salon training, building the kind of practical experience that sets you up with confidence from day one in your grooming career. We'll support you in building your grooming portfolio throughout, and after course mentoring is available once you complete your training. Payment plan and pay as you go options are available, and with two London locations and no fixed start dates, the course works around your schedule.