Start Your Dog Grooming Career with the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate
If you’re passionate about working with dogs and dream of a career in the pet grooming industry, now’s the perfect time to take the first step. Absolutely Animals is proud to offer the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02). This is a nationally recognised qualification that opens the door to an exciting and rewarding profession.
Why Choose the City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate?
This qualification is designed for anyone aged 16 or over who is looking to enter the dog grooming industry. It provides essential hands-on skills and theoretical knowledge needed to begin working as a Dog Grooming Assistant. Whether you’re working in a grooming salon, mobile unit, or planning to advance to full grooming qualifications, this course sets the foundation.
What You’ll Learn
Throughout the course, learners gain practical experience and insight into:
- Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
- Bathing and drying dogs
- Trimming coats to prepare for styling
- Moving and lifting dogs safely
- Maintaining cleanliness and biosecurity in the grooming environment
- Professional conduct and communication
- Introduction to breed characteristics and canine behaviour
This qualification is also a prerequisite for progressing onto the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming, making it the perfect launchpad for long-term career growth.
Why Study with Absolutely Animals?
At Absolutely Animals, we combine decades of grooming expertise with a supportive, real-world learning environment. Our professional team of instructors are qualified, passionate, and committed to helping every student succeed. Whether you’re new to animal care or looking to formalise your experience with a qualification that employers trust, this course is an ideal choice.
Our training centre is equipped to meet all City & Guilds requirements, and we provide a wide variety of dog breeds and coat types for students to work with.
