Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus on Tuesdays, 9:30am to 4pm. The course runs for 16 weeks and covers the practical skills you need to work under supervision in a grooming salon. You'll train in a working commercial salon on campus, which gives you hands-on experience from the start. There is some theory alongside the practical work. Entry requires Maths and English at grade D/3 or above, a remote interview, and a £220 kit fee on successful interview.
Who this course is for
This course is ideal for learners who are wanting to begin a journey into the dog grooming industry. It will build the skills and knowledge to be able to work under supervision in a dog grooming salon. The course is run within a commercial salon at the college. Allowing a more realistic insight into a dog grooming career.It is a practical course, however, there is some theory throughout the course also.
Entry requirements
You must have a keen interest in dog grooming and complete a remote interview.Entry Requirements include:Maths and English grade D/3 and above.Confidence in handling and moving a range of dog breeds, sizes and differing behaviours.£220 kit fee paid on interview, if successful.*If we feel the interview has not fully demonstrated your suitability for the course, a practical interview may be requested*
What you will learn
You'll prepare dogs for bathing, including brushing and detangling coats.
You'll bathe and dry dogs ready for styling.
You'll learn the basics of clipping and scissoring.
You'll maintain and care for a range of salon equipment.
You'll keep the grooming salon clean and meet professional standards.
You'll apply basic canine first aid.
You'll handle and manage dogs of different breeds, sizes, and behaviours.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical sessions in the college's on-site commercial grooming salon, supported by classroom-based theory. Learning is hands-on throughout, with theory woven in to build your underpinning knowledge. An interview is required before you start, and a practical interview may be requested if the initial remote interview does not fully confirm your suitability.
What you will need to bring
A £220 kit fee is payable on interview if you are successful. The provider page notes that you will need to bring some items during the course. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm the full list of what to bring before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Dog grooming assistant, working under supervision in a grooming salon
Salon junior, supporting qualified groomers with bathing and drying
Kennel assistant, caring for dogs in boarding or veterinary settings
Pet shop assistant, handling and advising on animal care
Dog handler, supporting animal welfare or rescue organisations
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming: the next step if you want to work as a qualified groomer and take on more complex styling independently.
Level 2 or 3 qualifications in Animal Care or Animal Management: broaden your knowledge across a wider range of species and care settings.
Level 3 Award in First Aid for Pets: a short qualification that builds on the basic canine first aid covered in this course.
