Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant Course in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances, though fee remission may be available for eligible learners. You'll work with a range of breeds and coat types, covering bathing, drying, trimming, safe handling, and salon hygiene. The course runs for one year. No formal qualifications are needed, but applicants must be 19 or over and be able to work at this level. You'll be assessed through practical assessments, portfolio work, and an external examination.
Who this course is for
This dog grooming course is for anyone who wants to work in the dog grooming industry and work their way up.
This course incorporates working with a variety of breeds and coat types in an intimate group, enabling the experienced, highly qualified tutor to provide each candidate with time to build their confidence and skill set. If you are looking to start a career within the dog grooming industry, then this is qualification is aimed at you.
You will gain the practical skills and knowledge that are important for working as a Dog Grooming Assistant enabling you to work for a business or franchise, and it could be based in a salon or a mobile unit. You could also progress to further learning and training in this area, to be a Dog Groomer and onto the Level 3 Dog Grooming course. This is a City & Guilds accredited course.
Entry requirements
Applicants will be considered on an individual basis. No formal
qualifications needed but you must be 19+ and be competent at working at this
level. Applicants should also be prepared to attend all
lessons.
What you will learn
You'll prepare dogs for bathing, including brushing and coat checks.
You'll bathe dogs safely and to a professional standard.
You'll dry dogs and prepare them for styling.
You'll carry out trimming to prepare a dog's coat for styling.
You'll move and lift dogs safely.
You'll maintain cleanliness and biosecurity in a grooming environment.
You'll learn about dog anatomy, breed characteristics, and behaviour.
You'll develop professional conduct for working in a grooming setting.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a dog grooming salon environment, working with real dogs across a variety of breeds and coat types. Assessment is through practical assessments, a portfolio of work, and a final externally led examination. Classes run one day per week.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brooksby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Dog grooming assistant. Support a qualified groomer in a salon or mobile unit.
Salon grooming assistant. Work in a dog grooming salon handling prep and aftercare.
Mobile grooming assistant. Assist with grooming services delivered at clients' homes.
Kennel assistant. Care for dogs in boarding or rescue environments.
Pet shop assistant. Handle and advise customers on dog care and grooming products.
What you could study next
Level 3 Dog Grooming Qualification. The natural next step if you want to work as a fully qualified dog groomer, taking on styling and finishing independently.
Level 3 Animal Management Diploma. Broadens your knowledge across animal care, useful if you want to work in kennels, rescue centres, or veterinary support roles.
