Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant Course in Witney. Classes run at Common Leys Farm on weekends, so you can train without giving up your working week. The course runs over 18 weeks part-time. If you're 16 to 18 years old, it may be free. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply. You'll work hands-on in a dog grooming parlour, handling and bathing a variety of dogs and learning safe restraint techniques alongside basic trimming and coat preparation. No formal qualifications are needed to start.
Who this course is for
This course is an excellent introduction to the art and skills required to become a professional dog groomer. You will work with a variety of dogs in our well-equipped dog grooming parlour learning to correctly and safely restrain and handle dogs whilst preparing bathing combing and carrying out basic trimming.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements but you must be sufficiently fit to lift and handle large dogs and demonstrate sufficient literacy skills to complete a portfolio of evidence and sit an on-line test.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to safely restrain and handle dogs of different breeds and sizes.
You'll practise bathing dogs correctly using professional techniques.
You'll develop combing and brushing skills to prepare coats for grooming.
You'll carry out basic trimming under supervision.
You'll build knowledge of dog behaviour and how to work safely around animals.
You'll complete a portfolio of evidence to record your practical progress.
How you will learn
You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a dog grooming parlour at Common Leys Farm. Assessment includes a portfolio of evidence you build throughout the course and an online test. Classes are classroom based and run at weekends over 18 weeks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Common Leys Farm 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 setting.
Kennel assistant. Care for dogs in boarding or rescue kennels.
Pet shop assistant. Advise customers and handle animals in a retail setting.
Dog walker or pet sitter. Self-employed work caring for dogs day to day.
Veterinary receptionist. Front-of-house role in a vet practice, working with pet owners.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming. The next step if you want to work as a qualified groomer in your own right, covering advanced styling and breed-specific cuts.
Level 2 or 3 Animal Care qualifications. Broaden your knowledge of animal welfare, behaviour, and husbandry if you want to work across a wider range of species or in a rescue or veterinary setting.
