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Free Level 3 Dog Grooming Course in Liverpool – MCDT Fazakerley

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyIPET
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About this course

Free Level 3 Dog Grooming Course in Liverpool. Classes run at MCDT Fazakerley, full-time during the day.

The course is designed for people with some experience in the dog grooming industry who want to develop their skills further. Units cover assessing and planning grooming work, health checking dogs, and welcoming and caring for clients. You'll also study topics that support progression into more senior or supervisory roles. The course runs over 11 months.

You'll finish with a Level 3 Certificate in Dog Grooming and Introduction to Styling.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming or the Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists is suitable for those who have experience of working in the industry or have completed a related qualification. This level is ideal if you've worked in the dog grooming industry for some time. You may have plenty of experience, and you want to develop your skills further, perhaps to move into a management role. This qualification is designed for candidates who: wish for career progression into or within the sector; do not have access to a work-based diploma; wish to develop the skills learnt from other qualifications; require evidence towards the underpinning knowledge of the work based diploma; are looking for progression towards higher education. The qualification is suitable for school leavers or for adults looking for a change in career. It is designed to contribute towards the knowledge and understanding for the work-based diplomas in Animal Care while containing additional skills and knowledge which go beyond the scope of the National Occupational Standards. It provides a valuable alternative for those candidates who do not have access to the work-based diplomas.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how to assess and plan dog grooming work.
  • You'll practise health checking dogs before and during grooming.
  • You'll develop skills in bathing, cleaning, and styling dogs.
  • You'll learn how to welcome, receive, and care for clients visiting the salon.
  • You'll study how to control and handle dogs safely.
  • You'll build knowledge to support progression into supervisory or management roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom setting. Assessment is based on the units you complete, covering both mandatory and optional areas of dog grooming practice. Your progress will be assessed through observation of practical skills and knowledge-based tasks linked to each unit.

What you will need to bring

MCDT Fazakerley will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dog groomer, styles and cares for dogs in a grooming salon.
  • Senior dog groomer, takes on more complex styling and client management.
  • Grooming salon supervisor, oversees day-to-day salon operations.
  • Self-employed dog groomer, runs your own mobile or salon-based grooming business.
  • Animal care assistant, supports animal welfare in a wider care setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to deepen their grooming and styling expertise.
  • Level 3 qualification in Animal Care, broadens your knowledge across a wider range of animals.
  • Level 4 or higher management qualification, useful if you want to move into a supervisory or business management role within the industry.
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