Become a City & Guilds Level 3 Dog Groomer through ELCAS
Is the ELCAS route right for you?
The City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming through ELCAS is designed specifically for serving and former armed forces personnel looking to build a new career in professional dog grooming as part of their resettlement.
The Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) will contribute £4,350 towards the course fee, leaving just £250 to pay. You will train towards the same City & Guilds Level 3 qualification, taught by the same award-winning team, including a Head Teacher who is one of only 19 Master Groomers in the UK.
What does this course entail?
23 Days in Salon Training and 8 Days Home Study City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (7863-03) through ELCAS.
- City & Guilds Level 2 is a pre-requisite to enter onto Level 3
- ELCAS will contribute £4350 towards this course, the remaining fee of £250 will need to be paid by the prospective student
- You will groom approximately 45 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 the required synoptic assignment and theory exam, the above qualification will be awarded
Course Length:
23 days hand on salon training grooming 2 dogs each day, plus 8 days on-line material provided for study at home. Total course length 31 days.
Aim:
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You will become fully skilled in the preparation of various different types of coats ready for styling
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You will learn different grooming techniques including clipping, scissoring and hand stripping
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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 the 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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Basic Canine First Aid training is included in this course
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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
Course Fee:
£4600
Course Times:
09:00 - 17:00
(Monday - Saturday)
Dog grooming offers genuine flexibility as a second career, whether that means employment at an established salon or building your own business. Across 23 days of hands-on salon training you will groom approximately 45 dogs, graduating with a City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma that is widely recognised across the industry.
We also offer after course mentoring, so support does not stop when your training does.
Please note the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants is a pre-requisite for this course.
