An online multiple choice assessment set by the awarding body
You will complete a portfolio of practical and written evidence that shows achievement of all relevant learning outcomes.
The next available start date may be February 2025 - days and times to be confirmed. To register your interest please apply.
Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
Based at our Wigfield Farm campus, this qualification is ideal if you wish to enter the dog grooming industry for personal or professional reasons. You will learn dog grooming techniques that include preparation, bathing, drying and basic grooming techniques, and on completion you will be able to work under supervision in a dog grooming salon.
You will study the following areas:
Please visit the awarding body web page for more information.
Please note: It would be beneficial to have access to different varieties of dogs as you will get trained on the different hair types.
An online multiple choice assessment set by the awarding body
You will complete a portfolio of practical and written evidence that shows achievement of all relevant learning outcomes.
Aprons will be provided in the dog grooming room, non-slip full covered shoes must be worn for all practical sessions.
Wigfield Farm
Haverlands Lane
Barnsley
S70 5NQ
You can:
This qualification could also help you get a job as a:
This course costs £546. There may be funding available for this course – please see the drop-down option below for more details. You must also be living in the South Yorkshire or West Yorkshire region. There is also an introductory course which must be completed which costs £85. There is no funding available for the introductory course, so all learners must pay this fee.
Aged 19 or over and thinking about Further Education?
You may be eligible for free or reduced course fees . Please refer to our page ‘paying for your course.’
Part-time courses are only available for learners who are 19 years old and above. You may not have to pay for this course if you are employed but earn below £23,400 a year, or if you are unemployed and receive Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Credit. You will need to provide evidence of your eligibility which will be checked at enrolment.
This course is funded by South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) and/or West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). You must be living in the South or West Yorkshire regions to qualify for funding.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
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