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Level 3 Dog Grooming

at Loughborough College, Loughborough · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This dog grooming course is for anyone who wants to work in the dog grooming industry and work their way up. This course incorporates working with a variety of breeds and coat types in an intimate group, enabling the experienced, highly qualified tutor to provide each candidate with time to build their confidence and skill set. If you are looking to start a career within the dog grooming industry, then this is qualification is aimed at you. You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a Dog Grooming Assistant enabling you to work for a business or franchise, and it could be based in a salon or a mobile unit. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area, to be a Dog Groomer and onto the Level 3 Dog Grooming course. This is a City & Guilds accredited course.

What you need to get on

Learners must have completed a Level 2 Dog Grooming qualification and at least 50 hours’ salon experience. You must be 19+, complete an enrolment form and bring photo ID to your first session. While studying, you should continue working in a salon, aiming for 100 hours in total. Access to at least three vaccinated dogs (six months+) with suitable coat types is recommended. Full attendance is expected.

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?

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

Where it runs

  • Brooksby College

    BROOKSBY MELTON COLLEGE HOBY ROAD, MELTON MOWBRAY, LE14 2LJ

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · MELTON MOWBRAY

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