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Level 3 Dog Grooming Course in Ilkeston

Cost£3,417.00
Duration31 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 Dog Grooming Course in Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, part-time during the day, over 31 weeks. To join, you'll need a Level 2 City and Guilds Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants at Merit grade in both practical and theory exams, plus a current work placement or volunteering in a salon for at least one day a week. This level 3 dog grooming qualification covers breed standard trims, handstripping, canine health and anatomy, legislation, and salon management. Classes are small, with just four students, and take place in an on-site commercial salon.

Who this course is for

This course is a fantastic opportunity for learners, who have already achieved their Level 2 City and Guilds Dog Grooming Assistant qualification, to become a fully qualified dog groomer. This allows you to work within a salon as a professional stylist, a salon manager or even run your own salon. Completed in a commercial salon, within a small personal class of 4 students, creating a more personalised experience. Both theory and practical sessions will be held onsite with the lecturer.

Entry requirements

Maths and English grades D/3 or above.Level 2 City and Guilds Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7763-02 or 7863-02) at grade MERIT for Practical AND Theory exams.Must have a current work placement or volunteer in a salon, for a minimum of 1 day a week.

What you will learn

  • You'll complete breed standard trims for breeds such as Cocker Spaniels and Schnauzers.
  • You'll handstrip coats effectively and correctly.
  • You'll apply relevant legislation to professional grooming practice.
  • You'll understand canine health and anatomy.
  • You'll learn the requirements of owning and running a grooming salon.
  • You'll practise canine first aid.

How you will learn

You'll have both practical assessments and a written exam. Practical assessments take place in the dog grooming salon on site and are assessed by your lecturer. The written exam is sat on a date set by City and Guilds. Theory and practical sessions are both delivered on site.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Professional dog groomer. Work in a grooming salon as a qualified stylist.
  • Salon manager. Oversee day-to-day running of a grooming salon.
  • Self-employed dog groomer. Run your own grooming business.
  • Mobile dog groomer. Offer grooming services at clients' homes.

What you could study next

Having completed this level 3 dog grooming qualification, you could move into business management study if you plan to run your own salon. A Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Animal Management or Animal Science could broaden your knowledge of canine health and welfare. If you want to teach grooming, a teaching qualification such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training would be a natural next step.

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