Dog Grooming Diploma Level 3
Course Overview
Dog Grooming Diploma Level 3
Achievement of this qualification will allow you to demonstrate that you have the necessary technical skills and knowledge to work as a professional dog groomer.
The areas of study are:
Health and safety, legislation and code of practice for the dog grooming industry
Preparing, styling and finishing a dog
Health checking and handling a dog in a dog grooming environment
Customer service and record keeping in a dog grooming environment
There are two study options for this course:
Mondays, 3.00pm to 8.00pm
Tuesday, 10.00am to 3.00pm
Located at: Wigfield Farm campus
Course Start: 01 September 2026
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Part-time
Course Code: QANIDOG311
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
This course costs: £3,417. You can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of this course.
If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.
Other funding information
Course Content
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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The course information on this page was last updated 27 January 2026.










