Level 3 Dog Grooming Course at Duchy College Rosewarne. Classes run full-time during the day over 35 weeks. This level 3 dog grooming qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to work as a professional dog groomer, from breed-specific styling to safe handling and salon practice. Dog grooming classes combine practical work with underpinning theory. You'll graduate with a City and Guilds Level 3 dog grooming certificate that employers in the sector recognise.
Who this course is for
Duchy College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.duchy.ac.uk or contact our customer services team on 0330 123 2523, who would be happy to help you.
Entry requirements
Duchy College would like to thank you for your interest in this course. For full information and details about this course, please see our website www.duchy.ac.uk or contact our customer services team on 0330 123 2523, who would be happy to help you.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to groom a range of dog breeds to breed-standard styles.
You'll develop safe and confident dog handling techniques.
You'll study canine anatomy and coat types to inform grooming decisions.
You'll practise bathing, drying, clipping, scissoring, and finishing.
You'll learn how to identify common skin and coat conditions.
You'll understand salon hygiene, health and safety, and professional standards.
You'll develop client communication skills for discussing grooming requirements.
How you will learn
You'll learn through practical, hands-on sessions in a grooming environment alongside classroom-based theory. Assessment includes practical observations of your grooming work across a range of breeds, written assignments, and knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. For full details on assessment methods, contact Duchy College Rosewarne directly or visit duchy.ac.uk.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Duchy College Rosewarne will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Dog groomer. Work in a grooming salon or mobile grooming business.
Mobile dog groomer. Run your own van-based grooming service.
Salon manager. Oversee a grooming salon once you have experience.
Pet shop groomer. Provide in-store grooming services for customers.
Kennel and grooming technician. Combine grooming with kennel care duties.
Self-employed dog groomer. Set up your own grooming business.
What you could study next
Level 3 Diploma in Animal Management. Broadens your knowledge across animal care and welfare.
Level 4 qualifications in Animal Science or Veterinary Nursing. For those wanting to move into clinical or scientific animal roles.
Business and enterprise qualifications. Useful if you plan to run your own grooming business.
First aid for pets courses. A practical add-on valued by grooming employers and clients.
