Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistance

Course Code

Level 2 certificate for Dog Grooming assistance

Course Type

Course Duration

16 weeks

Location

Central Campus

Start Date

22 September, 2025

Cost

£400
Female student washing dog

Are you an adult learner passionate about dogs and looking to start a career in the dog grooming industry? This practical, hands-on course is the perfect first step towards becoming a professional Dog Grooming Assistant.

Designed specifically for adult learners, this qualification will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to work in a range of grooming settings – whether in a salon, a mobile grooming unit, or as part of a larger pet care business or franchise.

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.

You’ll gain real-world experience and build confidence as you learn how to safely and professionally assist in grooming tasks, with modules covering:

  • Health & Safety

  • Handling of dogs

  • Bathing and drying techniques

  • Dogs breeds and their temperaments

  • Preparing dogs for styling and the correct selection of shampoo and equipment as well as basic clipping and trimming techniques

Students have the benefit of working in our very own dog grooming salons, training with real dogs from clients.

Students on this course will have synoptic assessments on a variety of dogs. There will be weekly workbooks and a 60-question end-of-course MCQ exam.

This qualification is graded Pass/Merit/Distinction

Support is provided to all students by personal tutors and specialist dog grooming assessors.

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 the nearest FE college or at a private dog grooming academy . The Level 2 course is a prerequisite to the Level 3.

Course Details

Qualification

Level 2

Exam Board

City & Guilds

Study Mode

Part Time

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