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Certificate in Dog Grooming

at Brighter Futures Merseyside Limited, Liverpool · training provider

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate11 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

The Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming or the Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists is suitable for those who have experience of working in the industry or have completed a related qualification. This level is ideal if you've worked in the dog grooming industry for some time. You may have plenty of experience, and you want to develop your skills further, perhaps to move into a management role. This qualification is designed for candidates who: wish for career progression into or within the sector; do not have access to a work-based diploma; wish to develop the skills learnt from other qualifications; require evidence towards the underpinning knowledge of the work based diploma; are looking for progression towards higher education. The qualification is suitable for school leavers or for adults looking for a change in career. It is designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for the work-based diplomas in Animal Care while containing additional skills and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards. It provides a valuable alternative for those candidates who do not have access to the work-based diplomas.

What you need to get on

The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • MCDT Formby

    Ryeground House Ryeground Lane, Formby, L37 7EQ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • MCDT Fazakerley

    Formosa Drive, Liverpool, L10 7LQ

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Formby
  • 1 September 2026 · Liverpool

Only place teaching it nearby

No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in animals and land are the next thing to look at.