Key Facts

  • Starting
    1 Aug 2026
    Location
    STC Wandsworth Remote Learning
    Start Time
    06:16
    End Time
    06:16
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Roll-On Roll-Off (Any Day of Week)
    Start Date
    1 Aug 2026
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    WCRX338FC

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 29

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Develop Pet Grooming and Animal Care Skills or Business

Develop Pet Grooming and Animal Care Skills or Business

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Learn the essential skills needed to care for pets safely and professionally. Ideal for animal lovers, aspiring groomers and anyone considering a pet‑care business.

  • Introductory Course Info HE


    You'll learn how to groom pets safely, understand animal behaviour and explore how to turn your skills into a small business.

  • Entry Requirements


    Suitable for all levels, no prior grooming experience required.

  • Course Content


    *Pet grooming basics

    *Tools and equipment

    *Bathing, brushing and trimming

    *Animal behaviour and safety

    *Starting a pet‑care service

    *Assessment Details

  • Progression Next Steps


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  • Additional Information


    Delivery and Support This is an online course. Upon registration, you will receive your access link via email within 5 working days. If you have not received this, please check your spam/junk folder before contacting us. Once enrolled, you'll gain access to your course materials and begin your learning journey at your own pace. We also offer a wide range of additional online courses to support your continued professional and personal development. If you're looking to expand your skills further, we encourage you to explore and enrol unto our other online or in person courses available. If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss customised in-person training for groups of 12 or more, please contact us at: audrey.francis@stcg.ac.uk. Enjoy your learning journey!

  • Course Structure


    *Self paced online modules

    *Grooming demonstrations

    *Practical care tasks

    *Real life examples

  • Assessment Details


    Online quizzes and practical planning tasks.

  • Teaching and Learning


    Teaching is practical, supportive and ideal for learners wanting to build confidence with animals.