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Free Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant Course in Ipswich

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant Course in Ipswich. Classes run at Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural, part-time during the day. This free dog grooming assistant course runs over one year, giving you time to build skills at a manageable pace alongside other commitments. You'll cover basic restraint and handling techniques, bathing, grooming, nail clipping, and salon hygiene. No prior qualifications or experience are required. You'll need to show good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills before you start.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you want to begin working in the dog grooming industry and if you want to learn the skills needed to work under supervision in a dog grooming salon. The qualification is suitable adults looking for a change in career. The course aims to introduce you to the basics of dog grooming including basic restraint, handling techniques, bathing, grooming, nail clipping and cleanliness.

Entry requirements

Ages 19+. No specific prior qualifications, learning or experience is required for you to undertake this qualification. However, due to the nature of both the learning and assessment required for the qualification, you will need to demonstrate good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn safe restraint and handling techniques for dogs
  • You'll practise bathing and drying dogs correctly
  • You'll develop grooming skills including brushing and coat care
  • You'll learn how to clip nails safely
  • You'll understand hygiene and cleanliness standards in a grooming salon
  • You'll learn how to work safely under supervision in a professional setting

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the centre. Assessment is practical and knowledge-based, covering the skills and understanding needed to work as a dog grooming assistant. You'll be assessed on your handling, grooming, and salon hygiene techniques. The centre will confirm the full assessment details before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College Suffolk Rural will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dog grooming assistant. Work under supervision in a grooming salon
  • Salon junior. Support qualified groomers with bathing and preparation
  • Pet care assistant. Animal handling and basic grooming in kennels or pet shops
  • Dog handler. Entry-level animal care roles in kennels or rescue centres

What you could study next

After completing your dog grooming assistant qualification, you could progress to a Level 3 qualification in dog grooming to work independently as a qualified groomer. You might also look at a Level 2 or Level 3 Animal Care qualification if you want to broaden into wider animal welfare roles. Some groomers go on to set up their own businesses after gaining experience.

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