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Level 2 Dog Grooming Age 16-18 (Wed AM) (LF)

at South Staffordshire College, Penkridge · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeCertificate35 weeksPart timeFree

What the college says

If you are looking to start a career within the dog grooming industry, then this is the course for you. This one-year course is aimed at both adults aged 19+ and school leavers aged 16-18 who want to learn the basics of dog grooming. The course is split between: Practical sessions once a week in the salon (different days and times are available) Theory sessions once a week online (on a Wednesday evening) 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. On successful completion of this course, you will have achieved the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants.

What you need to get on

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. If you are aged 16-18, as this is a part-time course, you will also be required to complete additional college elements as well as the course in order to top up to full-time education.

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?

The provider describes this as being for learners aged 19 and over.

Where it runs

  • Rodbaston Campus

    Rodbaston Campus, Penkridge, ST19 5PH

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Penkridge

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