The Level 2 Certificate is your first step into professional dog grooming. Built for complete beginners, it gives you the practical foundations to work as a grooming assistant, trained on real client dogs in a working Hackney salon.
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QUALIFICATIONS
City and Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants
DURATION
10 days, including practical salon days, tutor-led theory, exam preparation, home study and exams
SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00am to 4:00pm
CLASS SIZE
Maximum two students per tutor
EXPERIENCE NEEDED
None. Built for complete beginners.
FEE
£2,550, payment plans available
The Level 2 Certificate is the recognised first step into professional grooming. Over your training you build the practical foundations every groomer relies on: preparing, bathing, drying and handling dogs safely and confidently. It's hands-on from day one, on real client dogs, in a working salon.
You finish qualified to work as a grooming assistant in a professional salon. It's also the entry requirement for the Level 3 Diploma, so if you decide you want to qualify fully as a groomer, Level 2 is the natural first step on that path.
If you already know you want to go all the way to full qualification, our combined course covers both Level 2 and Level 3 in one continuous programme
Preparing the coat before bathing Brushing out, de-tangling and preparing different coat types so a dog is ready for a successful bath and groom.
Bathing Washing dogs to a professional standard, and choosing the right products for different coats and skin.
Drying and preparing for styling Drying techniques across coat types, and getting a coat into the right condition for the next stage of grooming.
Trimming to prepare a coat Foundational trimming that prepares a coat for styling, and managing tangles and matting safely.
Moving and handling dogs safely Safe moving, lifting and handling, keeping both you and the dog comfortable and secure throughout.
Salon hygiene and biosecurity The cleanliness and biosecurity standards that keep a professional salon safe.
Professional conduct What it means to work to a professional standard, from how you present yourself to how you work within a salon team.
Anatomy, breeds and behaviour An introduction to canine anatomy, breed characteristics and coat types, and reading basic dog behaviour.
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Two students per tutor Close, personal guidance throughout. You learn at your own pace, with real feedback at every stage.
Real client dogs from day one You train on our own clients' dogs, in a working salon, from your first day. The same environment you'll work in once you qualify.
City and Guilds accredited The most widely recognised grooming qualification in the industry, respected by salons and clients across the UK.
A clear path to Level 3 If you want to go further, Level 2 leads straight into the Level 3 Diploma and full professional qualification. (link "Level 3 Diploma" to the Level 3 page)
No. The course is built for complete beginners. You start with the fundamentals, with no more than two students per tutor so you're supported closely throughout. You'll need to be 16 or over to enrol.
Level 2 qualifies you to work as a grooming assistant, which is the recognised first step into the industry. To qualify as a fully professional groomer, you go on to complete Level 3.
You'll be qualified to work as a grooming assistant in a professional salon, with the practical skills to prepare, bathe, dry and handle dogs to a professional standard. It's also the foundation you build on if you choose to continue to Level 3.
Yes. The Level 2 Certificate is the entry requirement for the Level 3 Diploma, so it's a natural next step if you decide to qualify fully.
Two ways: pay in full, or spread the cost with a flexible payment plan secured by a deposit, with the balance paid in monthly instalments. Get in touch and we'll set up whatever works for you.
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