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Dog Grooming Assistants City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for dog grooming assistants - Intensive course

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

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Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate3 weeksPart time£623

What the college says

This intensive course is ideal if you want a faster route to the skills needed to work as a dog grooming assistant. You will learn practical grooming routines alongside customer service and professional conduct so you understand how a grooming business operates day to day. Theory sessions cover topics such as parasites legislation and breed characteristics to support safe practice. It is also a strong stepping stone if you want to progress to Level 3 dog grooming training.

What you need to get on

We encourage course applicants to attend the Introduction to dog grooming course which starts on Monday 2nd February, then either Tuesday 3rd February or Wednesday 4th February, Monday 9th February, then either Tuesday 10th February or Wednesday 11th February,

How you are assessed

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

What this level means

The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.

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

  • 1 February 2027

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