Whether you're testing the water or already in the industry chasing a City & Guilds qualification, there's a pathway here for you — taught in a live, working salon by an international multi award-winning tutor.
Try before you enrol
Designed to give you an insight into the grooming salon and what pet grooming would be like as a career. You will be part of the salon team for the day, get hands-on experience in our bathing area and watch our stylist groom a dog to perfection. Important for seeing if you like our facilities and if we can offer you a space on one of our courses.
Apron will be supplied.
Groomer's Assistant
Ideal if you want to begin working in the dog grooming industry and learn the skills to work under supervision in a salon. Covers a range of mandatory and optional units, with practical and theory assessments for the qualification.
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You must have already achieved your 7763-02 Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants to register for this course. Assessed through a synoptic assignment combining your practical skills and theory (taught on site and through home learning), plus one written assessment held twice a year — leading to your City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming.
Complete pathway
The full City & Guilds journey in one place — the most cost-effective route from beginner to Level 3 Diploma qualified stylist.
You'll need all the equipment on our course kit list. You're welcome to purchase the full kit from us at a reduced price, or provide your own if it's of good quality and suitable to use on our client's pets. The full kit costs £736.32 — full details are sent to you upon enrolment.
Already an experienced groomer wanting to obtain a City & Guilds qualification?
Email us at info@welshgroomingacademy.co.uk to discuss your options.
