Our comprehensive dog grooming course offers a balanced blend of practical skills and theoretical knowledge. While hands-on training forms the core, theory sessions are thoughtfully integrated to prepare learners for their exams. In our professional and business-like grooming parlour, students will interact with customers, honing their essential customer care skills.

Course Details

The programme content for Dog Grooming Level 2 includes:

Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
Bathing and clean dogs
Drying dogs and preparing them for styling
Carry out trimming of a dogs coat to prepare for styling
Moving and Lifting dogs
Maintain the cleanliness and biosecurity grooming environment
Professional Conduct
Introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics and behaviour of dogs
Checking the health and welfare of dogs under your care
Observation skills
Practical use of dog grooming equipment

Full time learners will be in college and will have to complete an external work placement across the year for 60 hours in a dog grooming setting.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment is completed via an external exam and practical assessments.

Entry requirements

You will need:

4 or more GCSEs at Grade 3 or higher

Or:

A relevant Level 1 qualification at merit grade studied at CWA or another further education provider. This does not include level 1 courses studied at school alongside GCSEs.

Additional information

https://www.cwa.ac.uk/school-leavers

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