Good news! Prior study is not a prerequisite – you just need a passion for the subject matter…
Great with dogs? Passionate about styling? Our brand-new Dog Grooming course may be the perfect choice for you.
It’s no great secret that owners love their dogs. In fact, a recent study revealed that most dogs’ diets were more than 40% healthier than those of their respective owners!
It is unsurprising to note that dog owners are just as concerned about their dog’s appearance. It’s no wonder the dog grooming industry in the UK is booming!
Written by one of the country’s leading experts on grooming and animal care, the Dog Grooming course is split into a number of interesting and exciting units. Packed full of essential tips and insider knowledge to help you get the best possible head start, our Dog Grooming course is proving very popular.
If you love animals and have an interest in this area, few careers are as rewarding or as much fun as a career in dog grooming. And, because the pet care sector is one of the few that continues to grow, in spite of the on-going difficulties with the pandemic, it’s easy to see why individuals can earn serious money if they are willing to commit.
This fascinating and enriching course provides in-depth knowledge of the grooming process, the various professional techniques used, and how to style the variety of different dog breeds that you are likely to come across. From the short, wiry coat of a Yorkshire terrier to the long, luxurious pelt of the Afghan hound; you quickly learn to master the techniques that ensure efficient and consistent grooming. After all, no two breeds are the same. You even learn about the different temperaments and character traits you are likely to encounter, and more importantly; how to manage them.
In the later stages of the course, you also receive sound, practical advice on setting up your own business as a dog groomer, which is truly invaluable. Even if you’d rather seek direct employment, this advice will help you build up commercial awareness of the industry, as well as business skills and insider knowledge.
Materials
One of the key benefits of studying with Business Qualifications is that you get access to your full course materials online immediately you enrol.
You also gain access to our Online Student Community where you’re able to view your course materials, submit your work, contact your tutor, and interact with other learners via the online forums.
Requirements
You may be surprised to know that our Dog Grooming course has no set entry requirements.
We wanted to make this course as accessible as possible, and as long as you have a decent standard of education and a passion for this area, you are very welcome to apply. We supply a study guide to each new student to help you make the most of your time with us, and you also have access to a personal tutor if you require any assistance.
A reasonable level of literacy is required, but there are no entry restrictions.
You just need a keen interest in the subject and will ideally have some knowledge of the subject or ancillary disciplines if you want to progress quickly. If you’ve previously studied business or law at school, or acquired a basic knowledge through experience at work, you may find you already have an advantage.
A reasonable level of literacy is required, but there are no entry restrictions.
You just need a keen interest in the subject and will ideally have some knowledge of the subject or ancillary disciplines if you want to progress quickly. If you’ve previously studied business or law at school, or acquired a basic knowledge through experience at wo
To progress in your current job, to support new opportunities, or even set up your own business, the career prospects are only limited by your imagination and diligence. All of our courses will help you in your endeavours to improve your professional life.
On successful completion of your studies, you receive two certificates as proof of study and development:
Focus Awards is regulated as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualification regulator for England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Non-regulated qualifications endorsed under the FQP Scheme are ideal for professionals who need to demonstrate commitment to CPD (Continuing Professional Development), and for those wanting to gain specialist knowledge of a particular subject.
RQF Qualifications are nationally recognised, so applicable to any relevant employment.
rk, you may find you already have an advantage.
Anyone with a reasonable standard of general education will be able to cope with the academic demands.
If you can read and write well enough to complete a job application and have a good grasp of basic maths (add, subtract and divide) you should have no problems.
The learning materials are written in simple everyday language, and you complete the answers to your assignments in the same style. In addition to the comprehensive learning materials, you also receive a Study Guide to help you, and your Tutor provides support throughout.
Your course covers the areas of study listed above through detailed exploration of the subject matter. You also receive tasks to complete and prompts to carry out further personal exploration and research, enabling you to monitor your own progress and gauge how much you have learned.
Plenty of examples contained within the materials help you but using your initiative and carrying out personal research helps you gain a more complete understanding. In turn, this helps you answer the assignment questions more fully and speeds your progress.
We run two types of courses:
These are ideal for CPD requirements for professionals needing to maintain their status with membership bodies, for learning information about special interest subjects or for research. Your work is not graded; assignments are simply identified as Pass, Fail or Referred.
The learning materials and accompanying tasks help you develop the necessary knowledge and confidence to successfully complete the tutor marked assignments.
The tasks encourage you to apply your knowledge and help you to develop relevant research and academic writing skills.
Yes. Your Tutor will ask you to resubmit your assignment and give you some pointers as to where you could improve.
You email or upload your assignments through your secure portal one at a time for marking.
Your tutor then assesses the standard and style of your work for each section, and gives you feedback to use on your next assignment, facilitating the process of continuous improvement.
On obtaining feedback and commentary from your Tutor you will either move on to the next assignment or review and rework the one you submitted.
You receive login details to our Online Student Community, usually within a few minutes of enrolment. Once logged in you can access your course materials, contact your tutor, submit your work, and interact with other learners via the online forums.
Your studies should be completed within 12 months, but this timeline can be extended for a small fee if your tutor supports your request. As a rough guide, depending on your circumstances and commitment, you can complete your studies in about 100 study hours. There are no other deadlines to meet.
Although a word count is not given for the tutor marked assignments, it is important that you demonstrate to your Tutor that you have fully understood the questions; a comprehensive Study Guide is included with your materials. Many students start slowly at first, but your Tutor will give guidance to help and encourage you to improve.
You need to use email and the internet to access your materials, submit assignments and conduct research. A computer or laptop is ideal for this, but you can also use a smartphone or tablet if more convenient.
All the learning materials are online. You receive a login to the online student community when you enrol, where you can access the full set of materials and assessment tasks for your course.
£35 – £450
