Awarded by City & Guilds, this qualification is ideal if you are looking to train as a Dog Groomer.
Working with a qualified Groomer in our dog grooming salon, we emphasise practical training and provide you the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to stand out and progress.
Practical training is supported by online and classroom learning.
Trainee dog groomers will be given the opportunity to gain confidence using professional dog grooming equipment to undertake a range of bathing and grooming techniques. Over the course of the qualification you will cover how to:
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk or by calling 01709 513355.
Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma
During practical sessions you’ll be expected to wear suitable clothing including non-slip flat shoes.
You’ll also be required to purchase your own equipment. This can be purchased through college as a student kit at a discounted price.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2021-22 or 2022-23. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I feel much more supported and have opened up more here. I get involved in sports now, as they adapt the activities to enable me to join in. I just love it here; we have a great laugh.”
Jacob Hunter FLEX student
The land-based sector is ideal for those who enjoy working outside in physically demanding settings or have a passion for caring for animals.
Veterinary Nurses support vets to treat and take care of sick and injured animals.
Keeping the vet practice and equipment clean and hygienic, preparing animals for treatments and assisting the vets during treatments, administering medication, talking to pet owners about treatment and how to take care of their animals and undertaking reception and admin duties.**
Veterinary practices or animal welfare centres.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Landscape Gardeners cultivate flowers, trees, shrubs and other plants - improving the appearance of terrain and cut-and-lay turf.
Discuss clients’ needs and advise them how to maintain their space, work from plans made by designers, order supplies, turf and seed lawns, plant and prune trees and shrubs and install paving.**
Gardens, at a client’s business, at a client’s home or at a garden centre.
*EMSI 2021 **nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
In-demand skills that commonly appear in job descriptions for roles within the animal care and land-based sector include*:
“One of the best things about college is that you get to meet like-minded people - everyone studying on your course is interested in the same sort of stuff and often have similar motivations.”
Emily Puk Level 3 Countryside Management Former student at Wingfield Academy
“I have met new friends and enjoy doing a variety of activities, including football and rounders.”
Abigail Whittaker Level 3 Public Services Former student at Wickersley School
“I enjoy the hands-on learning and challenging myself to achieve my best.”
Eve Hardwick Level 2 Motor Vehicle
