Dog Grooming Professional Level 3

About This Dog Grooming Qualification

Becoming a dog groomer can be a very rewarding career financially. If you’re a dog lover, you will have the added bonus of working with dogs all day, whilst earning money for the privilege.

If you wish to open your own dog grooming salon, work for an existing salon or do mobile grooming, this online dog grooming course will give you the skills you need to succeed.

To gain your Dog Groomer Level 3 qualification, you will need to complete all tutor marked assignments within a twelve month period. There are a total of six assignments for the course, with all the information required to complete within your study pack, or online learning portal. There is no need to purchase additional reading material to complete the course.

All assignments are coursework based and are in an essay/question and answer style to test your knowledge of the topics covered in each of the course sections.

This course teaches the knowledge required to work in this sector and helps people to launch their own grooming business so that they can provide excellent care to dogs on a daily basis.

Note: On completion of this course, you can start your own Dog Grooming course, earning an average of £25/hr (£35,000/year)!

Course Units

• Unit 1: The Role of the Dog Groomer
• Unit 2: Obedience
• Unit 3: Brushing and Bathing
• Unit 4: Coat Types and Trimming
• Unit 5: Grooming Considerations
• Unit 6: Launching a Dog Grooming Business

Facts about dog grooming:

• Dogs should be groomed every 6 to 8 weeks
• Dog owners should ensure that their dogs nails are trimmed every 2 months
• A dogs coat should not be washed more than once a fortnight
• Dogs should be groomed 4 times a year for optimal coat maintenance and health

Assessment

Our online dog groomer course takes an average of 80 learning and assessment hours to complete (3 months). Assessments are a series of written assignments with no exams or presentations required to complete the course.

You will have the chance to re-submit your assignments as needed with no additional cost. Each assignment will be marked by your tutor, who will provide advice to improve upon the assignment if required.

Required Knowledge

There is no requirement to have any background knowledge of qualifications to complete/enrol on this course and your tutor will provide support from day one! If you do have any additional learning requirements, please let your tutor know as they will then be able to tailor their feedback and support around your requirements.

Awarding Body

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive certification from TQUK and a Learner Unit Summary (which details of all the units you have completed). This will be a certificate in Dog Grooming Level 3.

This course has been designed to meet the requirements of specific learners’ or employers’. It is endorsed by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), meaning the course has undergone external quality checks to ensure that they – and the courses they offer – meet a high standard.

TQUK are a national awarding organisation that have spent years developing and awarding high quality vocational qualifications across a diversity of different industries. They offer a large and diverse portfolio of Ofqual regulated qualifications on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) for all ages and abilities post-14.

Support

You will receive the dog groomer level 3 manual, assignments and a comprehensive study guide, alongside your very own personal tutor who can provide you with endless support via email.

Our student support team can also handle any other queries you may have whilst completing your course, meaning you never have to struggle or feel isolated in your studies. Instead, our team will always be on hand to help throughout the full 12-month duration of your course (you are able to complete earlier than 12 months).

Frequently Asked Questions