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Free Level 3 Dog Grooming Course in Formby

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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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.

This dog grooming qualification is suited to those with some experience in the industry or a related qualification behind them. Over 11 months, you'll develop advanced grooming skills, including assessing and planning grooming work, health checking dogs, and client care. The course also covers moving into a more senior or management role within a grooming salon.

You'll finish with an AIM Qualifications Certificate in Dog Grooming 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 and during grooming.
  • You'll apply advanced bathing, styling, and finishing techniques.
  • You'll handle client communication and care for visitors to the salon.
  • You'll control and restrain animals safely during grooming sessions.
  • You'll develop the knowledge needed to take on a senior or supervisory role.

How you will learn

You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in the classroom and salon environment. Assessment is based on your practical performance and knowledge throughout the course. You'll complete a mix of mandatory and optional units, with your progress assessed against set criteria for each.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. MCDT Formby will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Dog groomer, styles and grooms dogs in a salon or mobile setting.
  • Senior dog groomer, leads grooming work and may supervise junior staff.
  • Dog grooming salon manager, oversees day-to-day salon operations.
  • Self-employed dog groomer, runs an independent or mobile grooming business.
  • Dog grooming assistant trainer, supports the development of junior groomers.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma for Professional Dog Stylists, a more in-depth qualification for those wanting to specialise further or move into senior roles.
  • Level 3 or Level 4 qualifications in Animal Management or Animal Care, useful if you want to broaden your work with animals beyond grooming.
  • Business and management qualifications, worth considering if you plan to run your own grooming business.
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