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Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming and Salon Management

Study Area: 16-18 and 19+

Duration: 1 Year

Attendance: Full Time

Course Overview

This course gives learners a full recognised qualification in dog grooming and salon management. This course will ensure that you are a fully qualified dog groomer.

Units covered in this qualification include:

Health and Safety in a Dog Grooming Environment
Promote the Welfare of Dogs conforming with relevant legislation
Customer Care and Managing Complaints
Assess and Plan Dog Grooming Styles and Maintenance of Equipment
Health Checking, Handling and Canine Behaviour
Prepare, Style and Finish a range of Dog Breeds
Canine Emergency First Aid
Planning the Operation of a Small Canine Business

Start Date

September 2025

This course is for both 16-18s and 19+ students.

Entry Requirements & Interview Process

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include maths or English (or both). A Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care at Merit or above. References may be requested and a research question may be completed at enrolment.

Assessment Methods

This course is assessment based.

Course Fees

This course is free for students aged 16 – 18.

For students aged 19 and over, the cost of the course is £3417, Top Up Fee £533 plus registration fees of £107. For more information please contact Student Services on 01422 399367 or email sss@calderdale.ac.uk

Awarding Body

iPet

Career Opportunities

Dog Groomer/Stylist

Salon Owner

Salon Manager