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Free Level 3 Dog Grooming Course in Formby – MCDT Formby

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 Formby. Classes run at MCDT Formby, full-time during the day.

The course suits people with some experience in dog grooming 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 breed-specific styling and safe handling techniques. The course runs over 11 months.

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

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 assess and plan grooming work for individual dogs.
  • You'll carry out health checks on dogs before grooming.
  • You'll apply breed-specific styling and finishing techniques.
  • You'll safely handle, control, and restrain dogs during grooming.
  • You'll welcome and care for clients visiting the salon.
  • You'll understand health and safety practices in a grooming environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a classroom and salon setting. Assessment includes completion of mandatory and optional units covering grooming techniques, client care, and animal health. You'll be assessed on your practical skills and your knowledge of dog grooming procedures.

What you will need to bring

MCDT Formby will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dog groomer, styling and grooming dogs in a salon or mobile setting.
  • Senior dog groomer, taking on more complex breeds and leading salon work.
  • Salon supervisor, overseeing day-to-day grooming operations.
  • Mobile dog groomer, running your own mobile grooming service.
  • Dog grooming instructor, supporting learners in a training environment (typically requires further experience).

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists, a deeper qualification for those wanting to specialise further in styling and salon management.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to teach or train others in dog grooming.
  • A business or management qualification at Level 3 or above, if you plan to run your own grooming business.
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