Dog Grooming – Level 2 (Ages 16-18)

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Courses Code

QF2ANDG

Study method

Full Time

Location(s)

Rodbaston

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Is this course for you?

If you are looking to start a career in the dog grooming industry, then this is the course for you.

This one-year course is designed for school leavers aged 16-18 who want to learn the basics of dog grooming and is split between weekly:
- Practical sessions in the salon
- Theory sessions
- Tutorial sessions
- Work experience
- GCSE English and/or maths sessions (if required)
The Level 2 course is also a pre-requisite for our Level 3 Dog Grooming course if you intend to progress onto that in the future with the aim of becoming a professional dog groomer.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants.
Required qualifications

To be accepted onto the course, you will need a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, one of which must be either English or maths, or equivalent qualifications.
What skills will I develop?

You will gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that are important for working as a Dog Grooming Assistant including:
- Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
- Bathing of dogs
- Drying dogs and preparing a dog for styling
- Carrying out trimming of a dog’s coat to prepare for styling
- Moving and lifting dogs
- Maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of the dog grooming environment
- Professional conduct
- An introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics, and behaviour of dogs
Careers

Passing this course will give you the necessary technical skills and knowledge to work in the industry as a Dog Grooming Assistant, completing tasks such as bathing dogs, preparing dogs for a stylist, cleaning, administrative work, and being front of house.

You could also progress to further learning and training in this area, and if you would like to become a professional dog groomer, this qualification will help you gain the basic practical knowledge to progress onto our Level 3 Dog Grooming course.
Work experience

This course is designed to build your knowledge and understanding whilst also developing your work-based skills which will give you the basics to start working within a grooming environment.

Throughout the year, you will need to complete 60 hours of work experience with a qualified dog groomer and will be responsible for sourcing your own placement.
English and maths

If you do not have a Grade 4 or above in English, maths, or both subjects, you will be required to attend weekly GCSE classes during your time at college.

English and maths skills will also be embedded throughout the course. English is developed through communication with clients, peers, and lecturers, as well as through reading and writing activities within assignments. Maths is developed through tasks involving timekeeping, dilution ratios, blade lengths, and handling payments.
Other important information

Depending on your individual circumstances, you may be eligible for financial support to help you cover the cost of the equipment that will be essential for the course.

You can read more about the different financial support on offer at the college here.

Is this course for you?
If you are looking to start a career in the dog grooming industry, then this is the course for you.

This one-year course is designed for school leavers aged 16-18 who want to learn the basics of dog grooming and is split between weekly:
- Practical sessions in the salon
- Theory sessions
- Tutorial sessions
- Work experience
- GCSE English and/or maths sessions (if required)
The Level 2 course is also a pre-requisite for our Level 3 Dog Grooming course if you intend to progress onto that in the future with the aim of becoming a professional dog groomer.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants.
Required qualifications

To be accepted onto the course, you will need a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade 3 or above, one of which must be either English or maths, or equivalent qualifications.
What skills will I develop?
You will gain the practical skills and theoretical knowledge that are important for working as a Dog Grooming Assistant including:
- Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
- Bathing of dogs
- Drying dogs and preparing a dog for styling
- Carrying out trimming of a dog’s coat to prepare for styling
- Moving and lifting dogs
- Maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of the dog grooming environment
- Professional conduct
- An introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics, and behaviour of dogs
Careers

Passing this course will give you the necessary technical skills and knowledge to work in the industry as a Dog Grooming Assistant, completing tasks such as bathing dogs, preparing dogs for a stylist, cleaning, administrative work, and being front of house.

You could also progress to further learning and training in this area, and if you would like to become a professional dog groomer, this qualification will help you gain the basic practical knowledge to progress onto our Level 3 Dog Grooming course.
Work experience

This course is designed to build your knowledge and understanding whilst also developing your work-based skills which will give you the basics to start working within a grooming environment.

Throughout the year, you will need to complete 60 hours of work experience with a qualified dog groomer and will be responsible for sourcing your own placement.
English and maths

If you do not have a Grade 4 or above in English, maths, or both subjects, you will be required to attend weekly GCSE classes during your time at college.

English and maths skills will also be embedded throughout the course. English is developed through communication with clients, peers, and lecturers, as well as through reading and writing activities within assignments. Maths is developed through tasks involving timekeeping, dilution ratios, blade lengths, and handling payments.
Other important information

Depending on your individual circumstances, you may be eligible for financial support to help you cover the cost of the equipment that will be essential for the course.

You can read more about the different financial support on offer at the college here.

Testimonials

“My time at college was brilliant. My tutor was fabulous, so shoutout to Kate for being amazing. Coming to Rodbaston gave me a new skill for life and landed me an amazing job.”

Hannah Guest

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

“I have enjoyed college as I have been taught how to groom dogs professionally. I feel really grateful and relieved as I know my hard work has paid off. My next steps now are to focus on enrolling onto and doing the Level 3 Dog Grooming course to further increase my knowledge.”

Lilia Gill

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

“I chose the college because they had the course to lead me to a career path I wanted, meaning I got to help dogs and see them all the time. What I like most about the course is that the teachers are very helpful. I’ve learned how to do a good tidy trim and clip off and how to handle when a dog is getting stressed. My aspirations are to do Level 3 and then be a fully qualified dog groomer.”

Rogue Clarkson

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

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Dog Grooming – Level 2 (Ages 16-18)

Is this course for you?

Required qualifications

What skills will I develop?

Careers

Work experience

English and maths

Other important information

Testimonials

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