Become a Groomer

Pathway Summary
Pathway Details
Fees & How to Enrol

This pathway will equip you with relevant and essential background knowledge of Dog Grooming, and of the wider issues present in canine care.

We have designed this career pathway to include courses that will help prepare you to work in dog grooming. It’s made up of the following areas of study:

  • Dog Grooming (Theory)
  • Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs
  • Health, Safety, Legal and Associated Issues

Level: QLS Level 3 Fees:

£795 £556.50
Pay 12 monthly payments of £67.91 £48.04

***Saving you compared with taking these courses individually***

Entry Requirements

There are no prerequisites for this pathway. As a general guide, we recommend students looking to take one of our pathways should have some experience in their chosen field. However, we strongly believe open study should be just that. If you want to challenge yourself, our tutors will be on hand to help.

Our Support Promise

You can phone or email your tutor at any point during your course – to ask questions, for advice, encouragement or to draw on their wealth of knowledge.

You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

What You’ll Learn

Dog Grooming (Theory)

Unit 1 

  • Health and safety/handling restraint and control

Unit 2 

  • General care and welfare (anal glands, nails, ears, eyes, skin and teeth)

Unit 3

  • Clipping lines, breed knowledge and glossary of terms

Unit 4

  • Parasites, diseases, injections and conditions of the dog

Unit 5

  • Running a business/working routines/first aid

Anatomy and Physiology of Cats and Dogs

Unit 1

  • Basic structure and digestive system

Unit 2

  • Cardiovascular, lymphatic and endocrine systems

Unit 3

  • Locomotory, nervous and respiratory systems

Unit 4

  • Reproductive and excretory systems

Unit 5 

  • Skin, ear and eye

Health, Safety, Legal and Associated Issues

Unit 1

  • Customer Service and Care
  • Client Distress
  • Personal Safety
  • Health and Safety
  • Prevention of Ill Health and Accidents
  • Risk Assessment
  • First Aid
  • Legal Issues
  • Environmental Issues
  • Insurance

Certification

On successful completion of this course you’ll receive the Certificate of Achievement at QLS Level 3 from Quality Licence Scheme when you complete this course**.

Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.

You will also receive the Animal Care College Certificate* in Become a Groomer, graded to show the standard you have reached. There are no exams.

* The Animal Care College Certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed your course and finished your course payments.

** QLS registration fees included.

Study Length

There are no deadlines for this pathway. Simply study in the comfort of your own home, and in your own time.

Distance learning is designed to be flexible, but as a guide, students who can spend 4-6 hours a week studying tend to complete a single unit within a month.

What's Next

This pathway can help you progress in your career in the animal care sector.

Once it’s completed, you may wish to further your study. If that’s the case, we’d suggest:

If you are looking to set up your own business then you should consider obtaining insurance cover. Further information is available on request.

You can get in touch with one of our tutors, or contact our support team from 9am - 5pm.

Course fee & how to enrol

This career pathway combines 3 of our individual courses, providing students with a clear and comprehensive path towards a career in animal care. What’s more, when you take this pathway, you’ll save, compared to taking each course on its own.

There are two ways you can enrol

Pay the total course fee of £795 £556.50 in one sum and receive a £50 voucher towards the cost of your next course

or

Pay 12 monthly payments of £67.91 £48.04 (£20 administration fee included)