Course Overview
The qualification is suitable for school leavers or for adults looking for a change in career. It provides a valuable alternative for those candidates who do not have access to work-based qualifications.
What will I study on the course?
Health & Safety
Handling of dogs
Bathing and drying techniques
Dog breeds and their temperaments
Preparing dogs for styling and the correct selection of shampoo and equipment as well as basic clipping and trimming techniques
What makes this course special?
The tutor who will be instructing you holds a Level 3 grooming qualification and has industry specific experience.
You will be taught in our professional dog grooming salon that is fully equipped with a wide range of equipment to support the learners training.
How will I be assessed?
Synoptic assessments on a variety of dogs
Weekly workbooks
60 question end of course MCQ exam
Will this course lead to a qualification?
On successful completion of this course, you will gain a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02)
Can I progress to a higher level qualification?
Yes. On completion of the Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants, you can then go on to take the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming at Hartpury. The Level 2 course is a prerequisite to the Level 3.
Entry Requirements
All candidates will be required to complete an initial assessment.
Candidates are required to meet a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths for acceptance on the course.
Candidates must have completed the Hartpury College "Introduction to Dog Grooming" taster session or have previous experience and attend an interview with the Dog Grooming School manager. We run taster sessions throughout the year, please email shortcourses@hartpury.ac.uk to book.
Next dates available: September 2024
You must be 19+ to attend this course.
The City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02) is a 16-day course over 8 weeks, comprising of practical and theory sessions.
Students are required to attend:
Practical & Theory Sessions: Sundays & Mondays - 8.30 – 17.30 for 8 weeks
There is also an element of self-study at home for this course.
Please get in touch to register your interest and we will update this page with information as it becomes available.
We will also be offering a one day a week course, running for 16 weeks.
There are 6 places on each course and the course runs 4 times per year.
Telephone for availability: 01452702529 or email: shortcourses@hartpury.ac.uk
The full cost for this course is £1747.20. Funding is available to those who are eligible. Eligibility for any funding support can be explored following successful completion of the initial assessment. A full grooming kit bag with all the required equipment is to be purchased for £300 and is yours to keep. This includes clippers, blades, scissors and tools.
All course fees must be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of the course. If we have not received full payment of course fees your place on the course cannot be guaranteed.
If you need to cancel your course, Hartpury College will refund tuition fees at the following rates:
- Up to 30 days prior to the course start date – full refund of tuition fees*
- Between 30 and 14 days prior to the course start date –50% refund of tuition fees*
- Less than 14 days’ notice – no refund of tuition fees
*an administrative fee of £50 will be deducted from the refund value.
If Hartpury postpones or cancels the course and is unable to provide an alternative date(s) any tuition fees will be refunded in full.
Course Overview
Course content
The qualification is suitable for school leavers or for adults looking for a change in career. It provides a valuable alternative for those candidates who do not have access to work-based qualifications.
What will I study on the course?
Health & Safety
Handling of dogs
Bathing and drying techniques
Dog breeds and their temperaments
Preparing dogs for styling and the correct selection of shampoo and equipment as well as basic clipping and trimming techniques
What makes this course special?
The tutor who will be instructing you holds a Level 3 grooming qualification and has industry specific experience.
You will be taught in our professional dog grooming salon that is fully equipped with a wide range of equipment to support the learners training.
How will I be assessed?
Synoptic assessments on a variety of dogs
Weekly workbooks
60 question end of course MCQ exam
Will this course lead to a qualification?
On successful completion of this course, you will gain a City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02)
Can I progress to a higher level qualification?
Yes. On completion of the Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants, you can then go on to take the City and Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming at Hartpury. The Level 2 course is a prerequisite to the Level 3.
Entry Requirements
All candidates will be required to complete an initial assessment.
Candidates are required to meet a minimum of Level 2 in English and Maths for acceptance on the course.
Additional information
Candidates must have completed the Hartpury College "Introduction to Dog Grooming" taster session or have previous experience and attend an interview with the Dog Grooming School manager. We run taster sessions throughout the year, please email shortcourses@hartpury.ac.uk to book.
Next dates available: September 2024
You must be 19+ to attend this course.
Dates available
The City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02) is a 16-day course over 8 weeks, comprising of practical and theory sessions.
Students are required to attend:
Practical & Theory Sessions: Sundays & Mondays - 8.30 – 17.30 for 8 weeks
There is also an element of self-study at home for this course.
Please get in touch to register your interest and we will update this page with information as it becomes available.
We will also be offering a one day a week course, running for 16 weeks.
There are 6 places on each course and the course runs 4 times per year.
Telephone for availability: 01452702529 or email: shortcourses@hartpury.ac.uk
Cost
The full cost for this course is £1747.20. Funding is available to those who are eligible. Eligibility for any funding support can be explored following successful completion of the initial assessment. A full grooming kit bag with all the required equipment is to be purchased for £300 and is yours to keep. This includes clippers, blades, scissors and tools.
Booking
All course fees must be paid at least 4 weeks prior to the first day of the course. If we have not received full payment of course fees your place on the course cannot be guaranteed.
If you need to cancel your course, Hartpury College will refund tuition fees at the following rates:
- Up to 30 days prior to the course start date – full refund of tuition fees*
- Between 30 and 14 days prior to the course start date –50% refund of tuition fees*
- Less than 14 days’ notice – no refund of tuition fees
*an administrative fee of £50 will be deducted from the refund value.
If Hartpury postpones or cancels the course and is unable to provide an alternative date(s) any tuition fees will be refunded in full.
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