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Dog Grooming – Level 3

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Dog Grooming Level 3 730x425 2
Courses Code
QD3ANDGD
Study method
Part Time
Cost*
£3417
Location(s)
Rodbaston

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  • Is this course for you?

    This course is suitable for school leavers and adults who already hold the Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants, and want to progress in the dog grooming industry by becoming a professional stylist, salon manager or even by starting your own grooming business.

    Please note: Level 3 groups are run on Monday mornings, Monday afternoons, Tuesday mornings, and Tuesday afternoons. As well as the day and time you will attend college, you will also be required to attend an additional online session once a week on a Wednesday evening from 6pm-9pm.

  • Required qualifications

    You must hold the City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants prior to enrolling.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This one-year course is designed to give you the skills required to become a professional dog grooming stylist.

    You will complete a range of mandatory and optional units including:

    • Assessing and planning dog grooming work
    • Bathing and cleaning dogs
    • Controlling and restraining animals
    • Health checking a dog by a dog groomer
    • Preparing, styling, and finishing a dog (hand stripping, breed standard, drop coat and wool mix styling)
    • Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment

    The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve:

    • A written exam which covers the knowledge and understanding within the qualification
    • A practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs with different coat types and for different requirements
    • Various written assignments for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the modules within the qualification

    This is a part-time course with the practical lessons taking place in the college’s on-site commercial grooming salon. You will be required to attend for 3.5 hours a week for practical lessons and theory is done remotely from home.

  • Careers

    A level 3 qualification could help you gain a career as a senior dog groomer, a manager of a dog grooming salon or by becoming self-employed.

  • English and maths

    English is incorporated into the course by means of communication with clients, peers, and tutors, as well as reading and writing within set assignments.

    Maths is incorporated into the course by means of timekeeping, dilution rates, blade lengths and handling payments.

  • Work experience

    You will be expected to complete a minimum of 60 hours work experience to get the best out of your qualification and put the skills learnt during practical sessions into a real-life work experience. Self-employment within your own business counts as work experience.

  • Other important information

    You will be expected to own or purchase the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). A kit list will be provided with full kit costings listed, and a bursary is available towards the kit costing providing a bursary was not applied for at Level 2 Dog Grooming (please note that bursaries are subject to application approval).

  • Is this course for you?

    This course is suitable for school leavers and adults who already hold the Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants, and want to progress in the dog grooming industry by becoming a professional stylist, salon manager or even by starting your own grooming business.

    Please note: Level 3 groups are run on Monday mornings, Monday afternoons, Tuesday mornings, and Tuesday afternoons. As well as the day and time you will attend college, you will also be required to attend an additional online session once a week on a Wednesday evening from 6pm-9pm.

  • Required qualifications

    You must hold the City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants prior to enrolling.

  • What skills will I develop?

    This one-year course is designed to give you the skills required to become a professional dog grooming stylist.

    You will complete a range of mandatory and optional units including:

    • Assessing and planning dog grooming work
    • Bathing and cleaning dogs
    • Controlling and restraining animals
    • Health checking a dog by a dog groomer
    • Preparing, styling, and finishing a dog (hand stripping, breed standard, drop coat and wool mix styling)
    • Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment

    The assessment for this qualification will require you to achieve:

    • A written exam which covers the knowledge and understanding within the qualification
    • A practical assignment which covers health checks, first aid and grooming of dogs with different coat types and for different requirements
    • Various written assignments for you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the modules within the qualification

    This is a part-time course with the practical lessons taking place in the college’s on-site commercial grooming salon. You will be required to attend for 3.5 hours a week for practical lessons and theory is done remotely from home.

  • Careers

    A level 3 qualification could help you gain a career as a senior dog groomer, a manager of a dog grooming salon or by becoming self-employed.

  • English and maths

    English is incorporated into the course by means of communication with clients, peers, and tutors, as well as reading and writing within set assignments.

    Maths is incorporated into the course by means of timekeeping, dilution rates, blade lengths and handling payments.

  • Work experience

    You will be expected to complete a minimum of 60 hours work experience to get the best out of your qualification and put the skills learnt during practical sessions into a real-life work experience. Self-employment within your own business counts as work experience.

  • Other important information

    You will be expected to own or purchase the correct personal protective equipment (PPE). A kit list will be provided with full kit costings listed, and a bursary is available towards the kit costing providing a bursary was not applied for at Level 2 Dog Grooming (please note that bursaries are subject to application approval).

Testimonials

“I’m so proud of what I have achieved, learnt and the grooms I’ve created since starting the course in September and that’s down to the teaching, knowledge and support I’ve received from my tutors Amy & Elly. I’ve felt not only have my skills grown but my confidence has skyrocketed, and I feel so privileged to be in the position I am now in.”

Naomi Lacken

Level 3 Dog Grooming Student

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“To think at the start of my dog grooming journey at Rodbaston I didn't know how to style a dog, and to where I am today grooming dogs to a high standard does amaze me! The practical lessons are very hands-on and have a rewarding outcome in the end, and I cannot thank my tutors enough for all their time, knowledge & most importantly, patience.”

Cody Jenkins

Level 3 Dog Grooming Student

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“Doing my level 3 has helped me achieve so much confidence in my grooms, and I am so proud of the progress I have made since September. Amy and Elly are fantastic and are always ready to share their vast knowledge and experience with you, I cannot thank them enough for all they have done for me this year.”

Tanya Brookes

Level 3 Dog Grooming Student

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“I have enjoyed being challenged in both the practical and theory aspects of the course this year, and I know I have learned so much that I will take with me for the rest of my career. I would come back again next year if I could! I know I would not be where I am now with my confidence and quality of grooms if it wasn’t for doing this course.”

Katie Yeomans

Level 3 Dog Grooming Student

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“As a mature student, I decided to retrain as a dog groomer, starting on level 2 and progressing to level 3. The course and staff have given me the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, as well as the knowledge and confidence to go on and open my own grooming salon.”

Susie Parkinson

Level 3 Dog Grooming Student

Apply for a course

  • L3 Dog Grooming (Mon AM)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 8th September 2025

    Code: QRD3ANDGD-1

    Cost: £3417

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:12:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Monday

    Apply
  • L3 Dog Grooming (Mon PM)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 8th September 2025

    Code: QRD3ANDGD-2

    Cost: £3417

    Start Time: 13:00 PM

    End Time:16:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Monday

    Apply
  • L3 Dog Grooming (Tue AM)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 9th September 2025

    Code: QRD3ANDGD-3

    Cost: £3417

    Start Time: 09:00 AM

    End Time:12:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Tuesday

    Apply
  • L3 Dog Grooming (Tue PM)

    Rodbaston College

    Start Date: 9th September 2025

    Code: QRD3ANDGD-4

    Cost: £3417

    Start Time: 13:00 PM

    End Time:16:30 PM

    Part Time: 35 Weeks

    Day(s): Tuesday

    Apply
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