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Dog Grooming – Level 2

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Level 2 Test 3
Courses Code
QD2ANDG
Study method
Part Time
Cost*
£665
Location(s)
Rodbaston

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  • Is this course for you?

    This is a one-year course aimed at school leavers and adults who want to progress into the dog grooming industry and learn the basics of dog grooming. The course is a pre-requisite for the level 3.

    You will be expected to own or purchase the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). A kit list will be provided with full kit costings listed, and a bursary is available towards the kit costing (please note that bursaries are subject to application approval).

    Please note: Level 2 groups are run on Wednesday mornings, Thursday mornings, Thursday afternoons, Friday mornings, and Friday afternoons. As well as the day and time you will attend college, you will also be required to attend an additional online session once a week on a Tuesday evening from 6.30pm-9pm.

  • Required qualifications

    There are no formal entry requirements, but for this fast track course learners need salon based experience and an ongoing placement.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This qualification is designed to help build knowledge and understanding while developing your work-based skills. It will give you the basics to start working within the grooming environment. The qualification was rewritten in 2020 and we are one of a few colleges that deliver the new level 2 qualification, where within the course there are no individual unit assessments unlike the old qualification.

    The practical lessons take place in the college’s on-site commercial grooming salon. You will be required to attend for 3.5 hours per week for practical lessons and theory lessons are done remotely.

    Students are assessed by means of two observed practical assessments and an online theory exam.

  • Careers

    This qualification will help you gain the basic practical knowledge to progress on to our Level 3 Dog Grooming course or get a job as a:

    • Dog groomer
    • Assistant dog groomer

  • English and maths

    English is incorporated into the course by means of communication with clients, peers, and tutors, as well as reading and writing within set assignments.

    Maths is incorporated into the course by means of timekeeping, dilution rates, blade lengths and handling payments.

  • Work experience

    You will need to complete 40 hours of work experience within a dog grooming salon which must be ongoing throughout the duration of the course.

    A work placement needs to be found by week 4 of the 36 week course. Learners are responsible for sourcing their own placements.

  • Is this course for you?

    This is a one-year course aimed at school leavers and adults who want to progress into the dog grooming industry and learn the basics of dog grooming. The course is a pre-requisite for the level 3.

    You will be expected to own or purchase the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). A kit list will be provided with full kit costings listed, and a bursary is available towards the kit costing (please note that bursaries are subject to application approval).

    Please note: Level 2 groups are run on Wednesday mornings, Thursday mornings, Thursday afternoons, Friday mornings, and Friday afternoons. As well as the day and time you will attend college, you will also be required to attend an additional online session once a week on a Tuesday evening from 6.30pm-9pm.

  • Required qualifications

    There are no formal entry requirements, but for this fast track course learners need salon based experience and an ongoing placement.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This qualification is designed to help build knowledge and understanding while developing your work-based skills. It will give you the basics to start working within the grooming environment. The qualification was rewritten in 2020 and we are one of a few colleges that deliver the new level 2 qualification, where within the course there are no individual unit assessments unlike the old qualification.

    The practical lessons take place in the college’s on-site commercial grooming salon. You will be required to attend for 3.5 hours per week for practical lessons and theory lessons are done remotely.

    Students are assessed by means of two observed practical assessments and an online theory exam.

  • Careers

    This qualification will help you gain the basic practical knowledge to progress on to our Level 3 Dog Grooming course or get a job as a:

    • Dog groomer
    • Assistant dog groomer

  • English and maths

    English is incorporated into the course by means of communication with clients, peers, and tutors, as well as reading and writing within set assignments.

    Maths is incorporated into the course by means of timekeeping, dilution rates, blade lengths and handling payments.

  • Work experience

    You will need to complete 40 hours of work experience within a dog grooming salon which must be ongoing throughout the duration of the course.

    A work placement needs to be found by week 4 of the 36 week course. Learners are responsible for sourcing their own placements.

Testimonials

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“The course takes a lot of hard work but we have been taught so well, in both our theory and our practical sessions.”

Jodie Wynne

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Sian Beardwood 380x380

“The best thing I have done to further my skills. I’ve learnt things I would never have known by the best teachers.”

Sian Beardwood

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Tanya Maunsell 380x380

“I felt so welcomed walking through the door on the first day. Couldn’t thank Amy and Elly enough for being great tutors and teaching me lots of new skills. Wish I had pursued dog grooming years ago!”

Tanya Maunsell

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Claire Stanyer 380x380

“There’s so much more to dog grooming than I ever thought!”

Claire Stanyer

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Summer Wells 380x380

“Gave me confidence to believe I could learn to groom, helped and supported me.”

Summer Wells

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

“The course is really good for a change of career. It is really rewarding, and the teachers are friendly and always there when you need them.”

Candie Summers

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Bethany Francis 380x380

“Dog grooming has become my passion and I feel I came to the best place. My tutors have taught me so much.”

Bethany Francis

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Nicola Dunn 380x380

“I’ve enjoyed this course as I’ve been looking for a career change and dog grooming was something I’ve always wanted to pursue. I’ve felt fully supported throughout the course. Not only have I gained knowledge and skills in dog grooming, but this course has thoroughly helped my confidence in general.”

Nicola Dunn

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Kelly Barnard 380x380

“I have enjoyed all of the course; the clip offs, the tidy trims, and just getting to work with dogs in general.”

Kelly Barnard

Level 2 Dog Grooming Student

Apply for a course

  • L2 Dog Grooming (Thur AM) (LF)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 11th September 2025

    Code: QRD2ANDG-1

    Cost: £665

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:12:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Thursday

    Apply
  • L2 Dog Grooming (Thur PM) (LF)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 11th September 2025

    Code: QRD2ANDG-2

    Cost: £665

    Start Time: 13:00 PM

    End Time:16:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Thursday

    Apply
  • L2 Dog Grooming (Fri AM) (LF)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 12th September 2025

    Code: QRD2ANDG-3

    Cost: £665

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:12:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Friday

    Apply
  • L2 Dog Grooming (Fri PM) (LF)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 12th September 2025

    Code: QRD2ANDG-4

    Cost: £665

    Start Time: 13:00 PM

    End Time:16:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Friday

    Apply
  • L2 Dog Grooming (Wed AM) (LF)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 10th September 2025

    Code: QRD2ANDG-5

    Cost: £665

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:12:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Wednesday

    Apply
  • L2 Dog Grooming (Tue AM) (LF)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 10th September 2025

    Code: QRD2ANDG-6

    Cost: £665

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:12:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Wednesday

    Apply
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