Course Description
OCNNI Level 3 Diploma in Commercial Dog Grooming, Animal Welfare and Salon Management
Get ready for an exciting new career in Dog Grooming!
Have you ever wanted to work with dogs and or be your own boss?
Our dog grooming courses are designed to be flexible to suit your busy lifestyle. Practical in salon classes are run 7 days a week. The theory part of the courses is taught online. Therefore, allowing you to learn at your own pace at home. Our animal First Aid and CPCR is taught by industry renowned Vet Dr Sophie Bell. You have one year to complete your course.
We offer two Ofqual regulated courses:
- Ofqual regulated OCCNI level 3 certificate in Dog Grooming
- Ofqual regulated OCCNI level 3 diploma in commercial dog grooming, animal welfare and salon management
All courses are work based assessed and awarded by Open College Network Northern Ireland and recognised within Europe.
Your trainer and assessor, Clare has been in the industry for over 13 years. She holds a JKL Dog grooming Diploma. She holds a Level 6 QQI Diploma with distinction in Training Needs evaluation and Design. Clare is passionate about supporting students on their journey to enter the dog grooming industry with confidence to become highly successful individuals in their chosen careers!
Taster days are a must for every student. Visit our hi-tech salon in Portlaoise, Co. Laois where you will groom a dog from start to finish and get a real feel for the job.
The training centre is within walking distance of Portlaoise train station and parking is available.
January promotion! *
- Taster day was €250 NOW €170!
- Certificate Course was €3750 NOW €2999
- Diploma Course was €5750 NOW €4999
*Terms & Conditions apply
| Training Provider | Clare's Dog Grooming School |
| Course Location | Portlaoise, Laois |
| Course Type | Blended Learning - Mix of Classroom & Online |
| Course Qualification | Diploma |
| Awarding Body | OCN NI (Open College Networks NI) |
| Awarding Body Details | Ofqual reculated OCCNI Level 3 Diploma in Commercial Dog Grooming, Animal Welfare and Salon Management |
| Course Start Date | 07/01/2023 |
| Course End Date | 07/01/2024 |
| Course Duration | On year |
| Course Time | The certificate course includes 15 classes in dog grooming and 20 hours online home study The Diploma course offers 25 classes in dog grooming and 50 hours online home study. There are two free classes to take within one year of finishing the diploma course. |
| Course Fee | 170 + |
| Entry Requirements | There are no formal entry requirements, however learners should be at least 18 years old and are required to have a level of understanding to be able to carry out the necessary practical work at Level 3. |
| Carear Path | You can gain employment in dog grooming salons. The certificate and diploma courses meet a regulated standard and are a recognised qualifications throughout Europe. You may also want to start your own dog grooming business. |
| Phone | 0894890869 |
| Course Code | 603/6715/5 |
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