🎄✨ It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
and this December, we’re adding a sprinkle of holiday magic by introducing Abingdon & Witney College’s Advent Calendar 2024 🎅.
and this December, we’re adding a sprinkle of holiday magic by introducing Abingdon & Witney College’s Advent Calendar 2024 🎅.
Course code: EPCN201P
Subject area: Animal Care & Management
Study level: Part Time
Course level: 2
Course time:
09:00 - 17:00
Days of week:
Friday
Course date:
7th Feb 2025 - 27th Jun 2025
Course location:
Common Leys FarmYou will work with a variety of dogs in our well-equipped dog grooming parlour, learning to correctly and safely restrain and handle dogs whilst preparing, bathing, combing and carrying out basic trimming. You will experience working with a range of coat types over the 18 week course.
In between your one day a week on campus a you will be required to enagage in private study and homework each week. You will be assessed via practical assessments, written coursework and one on-line test.
You will need to provide your own grooming tunic, and a set of basic grooming equipment.
• Preparing and grooming dogs prior to bathing
• Bathing of dogs
• Drying dogs and preparing a dog for styling
• Carrying out trimming of a dog’s coat to prepare for styling
• Moving and lifting dogs
• Maintaining the cleanliness and biosecurity of the dog grooming environment
• Professional conduct
• An introduction to anatomical features, breed characteristics and behaviour of dogs
• A grooming tunic
• Nail clippers
• A matt splitter
• Bullnose scissors
• Straight scissors
• Thinning scissors
• A pin brush
• A soft slicker brush
• 10F & 7F clipper blades
• A metal combination comb
Please make sure you also have a pair of nonslip shoes and a A4 ring binder.
Bursaries may be available to eligible students.
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.
There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.
The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.
£1,053.00
£215.00
