Qualifications Explained
City & Guilds Level 2 & 3 Combined Course (7863-02 & 7863-03)
The City and Guilds Level 2 & 3 Combined course is designed for students who wish to become fully qualified Professional Dog Grooming Stylists, achieving both qualifications in a single streamlined programme. No previous dog grooming experience is required to enrol.
The course covers all aspects of professional dog grooming including coat preparation, styling techniques, animal handling, health checking, customer care and business management. Basic canine first aid is also included.
To achieve both qualifications, 29 days attendance at our training centre is required, plus 13 days online course material provided for home study. You will be assessed on your knowledge, synoptic assignment and written theory examination, upon successful completion of which both City & Guilds qualifications will be awarded.
City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02)
The City and Guilds Level 2 training course qualification designed for people who wish to become dog grooming assistants. It can be achieved as a stand-alone qualification for students or staff wishing to gain an accredited certificate, or as a progression route to the City & Guilds Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma (7863-03). Students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of registration.
To achieve this qualification 10 days attendance at our training centre is required, plus 5 days online course material provided for home study.
You will be assessed on your knowledge, some practical work and written assignments held under exam conditions.
For the complete qualification handbook please click here.
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (7863-03)
The City and Guilds Level 3 course qualification is for the professional dog groomer who wishes to achieve a high level of competency in all aspects of the dog grooming industry.
Including preparing, styling, health checking and handling/moving animals within the dog grooming environment, along with customer care and business management.
The City & Guilds Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistants (7763-02) qualification is a pre-requisite. The qualification is suitable for school leavers or adults looking for a change in career, and is open to anybody aged 16 or above.
To achieve this qualification 23 days attendance at our training centre is required, plus 8 days online course material that is provided for home study.
You will be assessed on your knowledge, synoptic assignment and written theory examination.
For the complete qualification handbook please click here.
iPET Network Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management (603/5945/6)
The iPET Level 3 diploma in dog grooming and salon management qualification is designed for Candidates who wish to gain the skills and knowledge to prepare, style and finish a range of dog breeds, understand health and safety in a dog grooming salon, practice business management and gain skills in canine emergency first aid. The qualification consists of both practical and theory work. The course builds up from 20 day practical salon training. There is no theory or practical exams at the end of this course, however there will be 3 practical assessments. There are no pre-requisites to starting the qualification, meaning candidates can join at level 3 without having completed a lower level (level 2) course first.
For the complete qualification handbook please click here.
Intensive Course
Our intensive dog grooming course is the ideal route for those who want to launch a career in professional dog grooming without the structure of formal qualifications or examinations. You will receive the same high standard of practical training as our City & Guilds students, grooming approximately 40 dogs across 20 days in the salon, covering everything from coat preparation and breed styling through to animal handling and business management theory.
No previous experience is required. The course runs all year round with flexible scheduling to suit you, and a D-O-G Grooming Studio Certificate of Attendance is awarded upon completion.
For more information on this course, please get in touch and one of our trainers will promptly get back to you.
Dog Groomer Taster Course - Half-day Introductory Sessions
The Dog Grooming Taster Course is perfect for anyone considering a career in dog grooming who wants to experience the environment before committing to a full course. The half day session gives prospective students a genuine insight into what our longer courses involve, combining observation with some hands-on experience in the salon.
Sessions are available any day Monday to Saturday, 10:00–13:00, at a cost of £100.
As a team of professionals that have been in your position, eager to start out and train to become a qualified dog groomer, we know what it takes and the essential learnings that are required in order to help get you to where you need to be. All of our courses are provided with this in mind, and combined with having some of the best available dog groomers to learn from, D-O-G Grooming Studio Courses is your reliable choice for thorough training in London.
We look forward to welcoming you onto one of our upcoming courses.
