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City & Guilds Dog Grooming Diploma Level 3

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma33 weeksPart time£3,417

What the college says

This course is ideal if you have completed Level 2 and want to progress into professional dog grooming work. You will train in a purpose-built grooming parlour and groom dogs from start to finish including preparation styling and finishing. Weekly theory sessions and one-to-one tuition help you refine scissor skills handling and breed standards while meeting customer requirements. It is a strong route if you want to work in a salon start mobile grooming or build a self-employed business.

What you need to get on

You need to hold the City and Guilds level 2 certificate for dog grooming assistants to start this qualification.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

Start dates

  • 14 September 2026

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