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Dog and Pet Grooming Certificate

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Institution
Careerhouse
Recognition
IARC
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Course overview

Are you passionate about caring for dogs? Have you always dreamed of starting your own pet grooming business, but not sure how? Do you love the idea of working with dogs (and other pets) and want to learn more about how best to care for them? Then this course is for you.

Designed to provide a solid foundation in dog care and pet grooming, this practical and comprehensive course will help you develop a better understanding of all aspects of the pet grooming industry. In addition to learning how to care and work with dogs, you will also learn how to turn your passion for pet grooming into a successful small business, covering everything from creating a business plan to managing budgets and improving profitability.

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Job outcomes

  • Starting your own Animal Grooming business
  • Becoming an Animal Groomer or Specialist Groomer
  • Prepare Animals for Shows
  • Work with Domesticated Pets, Exotic Animals, Farm Animals
  • Animal Caretaker
  • Veterinarian Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician
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What you'll learn

  • This course is designed to teach you how to groom farm animals or pets for better animal health and wellbeing, or for competitive pet grooming and exhibition-level animals. You will learn the basics from how to handle animals, how best to care for an animal’s skin and coat, to grooming dogs and exotic animals and preparing for a showing
  • Learn about dog breeds, biology, behaviour and training, health care and more from experienced, highly qualified veterinary and canine experts. This course is designed to teach you how to keep dogs healthy and understand them better, so you can improve the way you manage them and work with them
  • You will learn how to recognise breeds and their characteristics and apply relevant practical training tips to work with those breeds effectively, as well as practical strategies for breeding to help you develop an opinion about breeding overall
  • Learn how to start your own small business and know what you need to do to make sure that your business profitable and successful. The course is designed to provide you with the fundamentals so you can then develop your business ideas with guidance from a business expert to refine and improve how you move forward
  • This course is unique in that it not only teaches you about small business; but it gives you an opportunity to formulate your own business plan and improve it through the well-structured lesson plan, while you interact with and get feedback from an experienced and well-qualified teacher

Recognition

International Approval and Registration Centre

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • 300 hours

Delivery

  • 100% Online
  • Study at your own pace

Entry requirements

  • You must have an internet connection
  • Many of our students are under the age over 18, however, we do need to speak with a parent or legal guardian
  • If you identify as having a long term impairment, disability, or medical condition that may impact on your ability to complete online study, speak to us about the services we can offer
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Course features

  • Our courses and content are up to date and relevant in today’s market
  • We have high-quality student support with experienced and qualified tutors to help you every step of the way
  • Our courses are delivered 100% online and you can study at your own pace
  • We have a market-leading student learning and communication platform
  • Our courses are flexible, you will have long term access to the course content
  • Our courses are affordable, we offer interest-free payment options for all students
  • 12-month of access to course content

Professional recognition

  • We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive
  • Upon completion of your course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion, a Statement of Attainment for each module completed and an Academic Transcript

Assessment

  • Each lesson concludes in an assignment which is submitted and marked by your tutor and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments and if necessary, extra reading
  • Your assessments will usually include case studies, quizzes and written assessments

What next?

Study with the help of our Tutors and the Student Support team to achieve an industry-focussed certificate.

  • Enrol with us today to begin your future-focused learning journey
  • After enrolment, we’ll give you a 5-day satisfaction guarantee to ensure the course is right for you

Subjects

3 Key Modules, made up of 32 subjects.

Module 1: Animal Grooming
Scope and Nature of Grooming
Animal Biology
Caring for the Skin and Coat
Specialised Grooming Tasks
Handling Animals
And more!
Module 2: Dog Care
Introduction to Dog Care
Canine Biology
Dog Health Part 1
Dog Health Part 2 – Illnesses and Treatments
Dog Breeds
And more!
Module 3: Starting a Small Business
Introduction to Small Businesses
The World of Business
Considering the Alternatives
Understanding Marketing
Planning
And more!
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Payment options

  • Pay your total course fees in full and receive a discount OR
  • Pay your course fees from as little as $25 per week with an interest-free payment plan
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About Careerhouse

Careerhouse offers online, industry-relevant courses. We’re not like other education providers. We aim to offer a holistic, practical, and hands-on approach, to help set you up for success in the real world.

Whether you’re looking to upskill, transition to a new industry, start your own business or take your hobby to the next level, we’ll help take you there.

We partner with industry experts and industry-leading education partners, who are renowned in their chosen fields, to deliver courses that are relevant, practical and interactive.

Our mission is to make sure that you are equipped with the necessary skills to take the next step in your life with confidence.

Job outcomes

  • Starting your own Animal Grooming business
  • Becoming an Animal Groomer or Specialist Groomer
  • Prepare Animals for Shows
  • Work with Domesticated Pets, Exotic Animals, Farm Animals
  • Animal Caretaker
  • Veterinarian Assistant
  • Veterinary Technician
Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?
Get the course guide

Recognition

International Approval and Registration Centre

Study method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

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