Choosing the Right Course....
SmartPets
Grooming courses have been designed
to aid the complete beginner on different career paths.
Check out the
different courses in the box to the right and full details below
ABOUT COURSES
All courses are individual 1:1 training we have a
roll on roll off policy so you
can start your course when you want. Dates change daily as students book please contact us for details of next available dates.
Courses run all year round and we are flexible with attendance students may attend in 1 week blocks or 1/2/3/4 days per
week as long as dates are prebooked.
If you don't see a course to suit please call us to tailor a course for
you.
All our training is geared towards the City & Guilds Standards, we encourage students to complete the
Level 2 & Level 3 Intro alongside basic training, this proves to members of the public & prospective employers you
have reached the industry standards of grooming. After approx 12 months of grooming students may then return having gained
speed & experience to complete the Level 3 Diploma to become a fully qualified groomer.
Many of our courses
Also include National Open College Network Certificates for the skills gained during training & many courses include training
& Certification in Pet cpr & first-aid & Business & Salon management.
 GROOMING TRAINING
WERE DO YOU START.............????????????
- TASTER SESSION
See what grooming is all about, view
the salon, meet the tutor, see students being trained, see the grooming processes ask all the questions about a career in
grooming.
Available by arrangement: 3hr session Cost:£95.00 refundable on booking course.
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ONE DAY COURSE- TAILORED TO YOUR NEEDS
LEARN TO GROOM YOUR PET
PREP FOR CITY
& GUILDS EXAMS
IMPROVER GROOMING
This course is
tailored to suit your needs in content wether you wish to groom your own breed of dog, improve your grooming techniques or
prepare for city and guilds exams. Please contact us to discuss your needs and tailor a course to suit you.
ATTENDANCE: TAILORED TO SUIT £250
COST:LEARN TO GROOM YOUR
PET:£250.00 INCLUDES: DOG GROOMING NOTES,BASIC GROOMING PACK TO SUIT BREED (DOES NOT INCLUDE CLIPPERS/BLADES
AVAILABLE AT AN EXTRA COST PLEASE SEE SHOP
IMPROVER GROOMING EXTERNAL/PAST STUDENTS P.O.A
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Foundation Dog bathing, grooming & preparation skills course.
This is a one week course which teaches the basics of grooming it is ideal for kennel owners/petsitters
or those offering a mobile dog wash service who want to offer a tidy up grooming service. You will cover professional techniques
for bathing, drying, dematting and grooming out dogs as well as ear and nail care and introduction into clipping and trimming
skills.
What will i learn:
Breed recognition, kennel club groups, coat types,anatomy and
grooming terminology.
Handling and restraint methods for grooming.
Correct use of equiptment and choice of tools
for different coat types.
Professional bathing, drying and dematting skills for all coat types.
Ear, nail and gland
care.
Deshedding techniques for smooth and double coats.
Undercoat removal, trimming, thinning of double coated
non clipped breeds eg retrievers, collies etc.
Introduction into clipping and looking at different style and
shapes.(This course will not teach you to fully clip breeds just an intro into handling clippers ,you may learn to clip and
trim a particular breed or style during the week.
Equiptment maintance.
Throughout the course
You will complete 2 National
Open College Network unit credits:
1. Breed recognition, characteristics, anatomy and terminology. 2. Bathing, drying, dematting, hygiene clipping, ear and nail
care.
On completion of this course you will be awarded:
National Open College Network Certificate
Level 2 Foundation Dog bathing & Grooming preparation skills.
ATTENDANCE: BY
ARRANGEMENT 5 DAYS (5-6HRS PER DAY) Mon-Fri
COST:£1250.00
INCLUDES: GROOMING
MANUAL, GROOMING TOP, STRAIGHT SCISSORS, THINNING SCISSORS, STAINLESS STEEL COMB, SLICKER BRUSH, UNDERCOAT RAKE, FURMINATOR,
DEMATTING KNIFE, NAIL CLIPPERS, QUICK STOP.
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FOUNDATION DOG GROOMING, CLIPPING & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS COURSE.
(Hobby groomer/part-time
groomer starter course)
This is an intensive course and will teach the complete
beginner basic clipping and grooming skills to be able to complete basic pet clips on the most common breeds of pets. The
course will also cover all the basics of professional bathing, drying, dematting, grooming out, ear and nail care techniques
and an introduction into grooming business and salon management.
WHAT WILL I LEARN:
Breed recognition, kennel club groups, coat types,anatomy and grooming terminology.
Handling and restraint methods
for grooming.
Correct use of equiptment and choice of tools for different coat types.
Professional bathing, drying
and dematting skills for all coat types.
Ear, nail and gland care.
Deshedding techniques for smooth and double coats.
Undercoat removal, trimming, thinning of double coated non clipped breeds eg retrievers, collies etc.
Correct
use of scissor and clippers.
What blades to use.
Equiptment maintance.
Clipping of common breeds in basic pet
trims mostly:
Short legged terriers eg westie/cairn/yorkies
Long-haired breeds eg shih tzu/lhasa/x breeds
Schnauzers
Spaniels eg cockers/springer/cavaliers
Business and salon management intro
THROUGHOUT
THIS COURSE YOU WILL COVER 3 NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK UNIT CREDITS:
- BREED RECOGNITION, CHARACTERISTICS, ANATOMY AND TERMINOLOGY.
- BATHING, DRYING, DEMATTING,
HYGIENE CLIPPING, EAR AND NAIL CARE.
- CLIPPING, TRIMMING AND GROOMING SKILLS FOR PET GROOMERS.
ON SUCCESFULL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED:
NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK CERTIFICATE:
FOUNDATION DOG GROOMING, CLIPPING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
ATTENDANCE:BY ARRANGEMENT
(5HRS PER DAY)
COST:£2495.00
INCLUDES:GROOMING MANUAL, GROOMING TOP, SCISSORS, THINNERS,
CLIPPER SET AND 4 BLADES, STAINLESS STEEL COMB, UNDERCOAT RAKE, DEMATTING KNIFE, FURMINATOR, SLICKER, NAIL CLIPPERS, QUICK
STOP, BUSINESS RECORD PACK.
The City & Guilds dog grooming assistant course may be completed alongside this
course as a stepping stone towards the City & Guilds Introductory. Extra days attendance will be required to complete
the Assessments at the end of the course.
Cost: £3295.00
Level 2 Certificate
for Dog Grooming Assistants which incudes each of the following unit credits.
Mandatory Units Unit Title QCA ref Credits 001 Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing A/502/1691 4 002 Bathe and clean
dogs D/502/1697 3 003 Clean and maintain equipment used for grooming or removing hair from animals L/502/1730
1 004 Control and restrain animals Y/502/1536 2 005 Dry dogs and prepare their coats for styling K/502/1704 3 006
Basic trimming of a dog’s coat J/600/6296 5 011 Maintain the cleanliness and bio
security of the animal care working environment T/502/1561 5
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10 DAY COURSE 50% DEPOSIT £1247.50 |
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£1647.50 50% Deposit City and Guilds Level 2 & 10 DAY COURSE |
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PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING, CLIPPING, STYLING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS
This is an intensive course and will teach the complete beginner clipping and grooming skills to be able to complete pet
clips on common breeds of pets as well this course also gives an introduction into handstripping techniques. The
course will also cover all the basics of professional bathing, drying, dematting, grooming out, ear and nail care techniques
and also grooming business and salon management and pet cpr and first-aid. This is an ideal business start up course
for hobby or small business groomer who want to groom all breeds.
WHAT WILL I LEARN:
Breed recognition,
kennel club groups, coat types,anatomy and grooming terminology.
Handling and restraint methods for grooming.
Correct
use of equiptment and choice of tools for different coat types.
Professional bathing, drying and dematting skills for
all coat types.
Ear, nail and gland care.
Deshedding techniques for smooth and double coats.
Undercoat
removal, trimming, thinning of double coated non clipped breeds eg retrievers, collies etc.
Correct use of scissor
and clippers.
What blades to use.
Equiptment maintance.
Clipping styles to cover all breeds
in basic pet trims
Short legged terriers eg westie/cairn/yorkies
Long legged terriers eg fox/kerry blue/airedale
Long-haired breeds eg shih tzu/lhasa/x breeds
Schnauzers
Spaniels eg cockers/springer/cavaliers
Bichons and
poodles
Introduction into handstripping techniques
Business and salon management, design, pricing, legislation etc
Pet cpr and first-aid, health concerns, parasites etc
THROUGHOUT THIS COURSE YOU
WILL COVER 5 NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK UNIT CREDITS:
- BREED
RECOGNITION, CHARACTERISTICS, ANATOMY AND TERMINOLOGY.
- BATHING, DRYING, DEMATTING,
HYGIENE CLIPPING, EAR AND NAIL CARE.
- CLIPPING, TRIMMING AND GROOMING
SKILLS FOR PET GROOMERS.
- PET EMERGENCY CPR AND FIRST-AID.
- PET GROOMING BUSINESS AND SALON MANAGEMENT.
ON SUCCESFULL
COMPLETION OF THE COURSE STUDENTS WILL BE AWARDED:
NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK CERTIFICATE:
INTERMEDIATE DOG
GROOMING,STYLING, CLIPPING AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
ATTENDANCE:BY
ARRANGEMENT (APPROX 5HRS TRAINING PER DAY)
COST:£3295.00
INCLUDES:GROOMING
MANUAL, STYLE CHARTS,GROOMING TOP, CLIPPER SET WITH 4 BLADES, SCISSORS, THINNERS, STAINLESS STEEL COMB, UNDERCOAT RAKE,
DEMATTING KNIFE, FURMINATOR, SLICKER, NAIL CLIPPERS, QUICK STOP, BUSINESS RECORD PACK, SALON FIRST-AID STARTER KIT.
Alongside this course you may complete the:
Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming
Assistants which incudes each of the following unit credits.
Mandatory Units Unit Title
QCA ref Credits 001 Prepare and
groom dogs prior to bathing A/502/1691 4 002 Bathe and clean dogs D/502/1697 3 003
Clean and maintain equipment used for grooming or removing hair from animals L/502/1730
1 004 Control and restrain animals Y/502/1536 2 005 Dry dogs and prepare their
coats for styling K/502/1704 3 006 Basic trimming of a dog’s coat J/600/6296 5 011
Maintain the cleanliness and bio security of the
animal care working
environment T/502/1561 5 COST:£3995.00
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15 DAY COURSE £1597.50 DEPOSIT 50% |
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15 DAYS & CITY AND GUILDS LEVEL 2 £1997.50 50% DEPOSIT |
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ADVANCED PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMING, STYLING, AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
SKILLS
This is an intensive advanced course covers all grooming techiniques required by a professional groomer
and will teach the complete beginner clipping, grooming, handstripping and scissoring skills to be able to complete
pet clips and styling on the all breeds of pets to a highly professional standard. The course will also cover
all the basics of professional bathing, drying, dematting, grooming out, ear and nail care techniques and also grooming
business and salon management and pet cpr and first-aid. This is an ideal business start up course for those who want to be
the best and work as a professional all breed groomer and have the confidence to go it alone. At this level, students
are taught to perfect their grooming technical skills while concentrating on proper breed profile of all breeds, increasing
speed, efficiency and developing maximum grooming potential in the extra week/s on this course.
WHAT WILL
I LEARN: A wider range of breeds and extra practical grooming to build confidence and speed.
Breed recognition,
kennel club groups, coat types,anatomy and grooming terminology.
Handling and restraint methods for grooming.
Correct
use of equiptment and choice of tools for different coat types.
Professional bathing, drying and dematting skills for
all coat types.
Ear, nail and gland care.
Deshedding techniques for smooth and double coats.
Undercoat
removal, trimming, thinning of double coated non clipped breeds eg retrievers, collies etc.
Correct use of scissor
and clippers.
What blades to use.
Equiptment maintance.
Clipping styles to cover all breeds
in basic pet trims
Short legged terriers eg westie/cairn/yorkies
Long legged terriers eg fox/kerry bleue/airedale
Long-haired breeds eg shih tzu/lhasa/x breeds
Schnauzers
Spaniels eg cockers/springer/cavaliers
Bichons and
poodles
Handstripping and Hand scissoring techniques
Business and salon management, design, pricing, legislation
etc
Pet cpr and first-aid, health concerns, parasites etc
THROUGHOUT THIS
COURSE YOU WILL COVER 6 NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK UNIT CREDITS:
- BREED RECOGNITION, CHARACTERISTICS, ANATOMY AND TERMINOLOGY.
- BATHING,
DRYING, DEMATTING, HYGIENE CLIPPING, EAR AND NAIL CARE.
- CLIPPING, TRIMMING
AND GROOMING SKILLS FOR PET GROOMERS.
- PET EMERGENCY CPR AND FIRST-AID.
- PET GROOMING BUSINESS AND SALON MANAGEMENT.
- CLIPPING,
STYLING AND HANDSTRIPPING SKILLS.
ON SUCCESFULL COMPLETION OF THE COURSE STUDENTS
WILL BE AWARDED:
NATIONAL OPEN COLLEGE NETWORK CERTIFICATE:
ADVANCED DOG GROOMING, STYLING, AND BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT SKILLS.
ATTENDANCE:20 DAYS BY ARRANGEMENT (5HRS PER DAY)
COST:£3795.00
+ RECIEVE 2 FREE DAYS REFRESHER/IMPROVER GROOMING WITHIN 1 YEAR OF THE COURSE
INCLUDES:GROOMING MANUAL, GROOMING TOP, CLIPPER SET WITH 4 BLADES, SCISSORS, THINNERS, STAINLESS STEEL
COMB, UNDERCOAT RAKE, DEMATTING KNIFE, FURMINATOR, SLICKER, NAIL CLIPPERS, QUICK STOP, BUSINESS RECORD PACK, SALON FIRST-AID
STARTER KIT.
Complete the city and guilds Level 2 and Level 3 intro as a stepping stone to becoming fully
qualified.
Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants which incudes each of the following
unit credits.
Mandatory Units Unit Title QCA ref Credits 001 Prepare and groom dogs prior to bathing A/502/1691 4 002
Bathe and clean dogs D/502/1697 3 003 Clean and maintain equipment used for grooming
or removing hair from animals L/502/1730 1 004 Control and restrain animals
Y/502/1536 2 005 Dry dogs and prepare their coats for styling K/502/1704 3 006
Basic trimming of a dog’s coat J/600/6296 5 011 Maintain the cleanliness and bio
security of the animal care working environment T/502/1561
5 LEVEL 3 INTRODUCTORY DOG GROOMING CERTIFICATE WHICH WILL INCLUDE EACH OF THE FOLLOWING UNIT CREDITS.
Core
units 1 Carry out styling and finishing of dogs T/502/1706 6 2 Assessment and planning of dog grooming work K/502/1699 4 3
Promote and maintain the health and wellbeing of animals H/502/1507 4 4 Health checking a dog by a dog groomer T/502/4721
4 Optional Units
5 Welcome, receive and care for visitors A/502/1609 3 6 Promote,
monitor and maintain health, safety and security T/501/2987 7 7 Moving animals between locations K/502/1539 2 8
Handle payments from clients Y/502/1018 2 9 Keep stock on sale at required levels in a retail environment K/500/5700
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After completing the intro students should gain at least 12 months experience and then can enrol
on the Level 3 part 2 Diploma for Styling and Finishing- students who have completed the Level 3 Intro will only have to sit
the External practical exam and written exams as they will have completed some of the units already in the intro part 1 of
the City and guilds.
Cost:£4995.00 for the training and both level 2 and Level 3 Intro
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 | FOR THOSE WITH PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WE OFFER THE CITY AND GUILDS EXAMINATIONS WHICH
CAN BE TAKEN AT OUR CENTRE LEVEL 2 AND 3.
Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistants qualification. You will require at least
4 weeks full time grooming experience/training YOU MUST BE ABLE TO BATHE/DRY/DEMATT AND GROOM out all breeds and coat types.
Carry out rough clipping and basic finishing clipping and have a good knowledge and understanding of handling and restraint,
salon health and safety, customer service and salon policys, animal welfare act, duty of care etc to complete this qualification.
Smartpets Provide a study manual for all the underpinning knowledge.
COST:£1250.00
Please contact
us for further details.
LEVEL 3 INTRODUCTORY DOG GROOMING
You will require at least 6 weeks training/fullt-ime
grooming experience and be able to clip and style different head and body shapes using clipping, scissoring and handstripping
methods in a commercially viable time. You will also have to complete knowledge and understanding written exams on clipping
lines and breed standards. Planning work and have a good indepth knowledge of grooming techniques, equiptment etc. Smartpets
provide a study manual for all the underpinning knowledge.
IF TAKEN ON ITS OWN COST £1500.00 (Students will have
to provide their own dogs for clipping if they have not trained with us) Dogs may be provided at an additional fee.
IF
TAKEN ALONGSIDE LEVEL 2 ADDITIONAL TOTAL =£1750.00
LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA STYLING AND GROOMING DOGS
You
will require at least 18 months full-time expereince and be able to clip, scissor and handstrip all breeds. This is assessed
by external examiners and you will be required to complete 3 dogs
short legged terrier in 1hr, long legged terrier
or poodle in 1hr 15 mins and spaniels in 1hr.
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LEVEL 3 INTRO CITY AND GUILDS FEE |
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Learn to groom your own pet/show dog. |
SmartPets Groom your pet course |
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Mobile dog wash/tidy up service for kennels.
Bath & Brusher. |
SmartPets Foundation Bathing & Grooming Course |
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Intro to grooming & Clipping skills covering most common breeds.
Hobby business or Dog grooming
assistant.
Can incorporate Level 2 City & Guilds
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SmartPets Foundation Clipping & Grooming Skills Course |
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All common breed clipping & grooming skills inc business & salon salon managment ideal business
starter. Can incorporate Level 2 City & Guilds.
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SmartPets Intermediate Clipping, styling & business management skills course |
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All common breed clipping & Styling skills inc handstripping and handscissoring skills on a wider
variety of breeds. Includes Business managament. Ideal course for those seeking to become a fully qualified professional groomer.
This course can also incorporate City & Guilds Level 2 & Level 3 Intro.
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SmartPets Advanced Professional Clipping, Styling, Handstripping & Business management
Course.
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CITY & GUILDS COURSES
THE ROUTE TO BECOMING A FULLY QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL GROOMER. CITY&GUILDS QUALISFICATIONS ARE THE ONLY INDUSTRY
RECOGNISED QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DOG GROOMERS.
LEVEL 2 DOG GROOMING ASSISTANTS CERTIFICATE-
This may be completed alongside our 15 day course as a stepping stone towards the Level 3.
LEVEL 3 INTRODUCTORY
DOG GROOMING (PART1)-This may be completed aongside our 20 day course as a stepping stone towards part 2
LEVEL
3 DIPLOMA FOR PROFESSIONAL DOG STYLISTS (PART2) You will require at least 12 months full-time experience grooming
after training to complete this qualification.
Entry
Requirements Level 3 Certificate in Introductory
Dog Grooming is a pre-requisite for the Level 3 Diploma (hence why the same units are in the diploma). Therefore, candidates
who have already achieved the Level 3 Certificate in Introductory Dog Grooming will not have to be reassessed in
the units that appear in both qualifications. Candidates can also register straight onto to the Level 3 Diploma for
Professional Dog Stylists, but they have to achieve all of the units in the qualification structure.
Some dogs groomed by students:
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