Welcome to Professional Dog Grooming Training

ACM30122 - Cert III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming).

PDGT offers the 5 weeks (25 Days) practical hands-on training for this Nationally Accredited course. We work in conjunction with the renowned Heiniger Academy, who provide students with the technical theory side of the course.

 During the practical 5-week course you will be assessed by a Heiniger Academy assessor to ensure you meet compliance with the course requirements.

Heiniger Academy students will learn the correct techniques to bathe, dry and groom dogs, choosing the correct tool for the job, whilst also learning the safest ways to handle pets during the grooming process with video footage provided by industry experts as part of our online coursework. Importance is also placed on correct pattern and line work to guarantee students are learning the best practices from the beginning.  This course not only gives students the skills in grooming, but also covers topics such as infection control, workplace safety, animal care and welfare, first aid procedures and workplace organisation to help assist those considering starting out on their own at the end of the course.

•  Animal Handling  
• Animal Care  
•  Animal Welfare  
• Animal First Aid  
•  Infection Control, Workplace Health and Safety  
•  Environmentally sustainable workplaces  
• Reception training  
• Correct bathing  
•  Brushing and drying processes  
•  Correct tool for the job  
•  Using products to enhance the groom  
• Basic grooming skills from clipping to scissors                                                           

• Timeline – Theory:  Up to 12 months to complete from date of enrolment with Heiniger Academy. The online theory of Modules (learning materials) and Assessments are allocated to students at time of enrolment with Heiniger Academy.    You will be allocated a Student Liaison who will assist with any queries you have and provide support as you go on your learning journey  
• PDGT offers the 5 weeks (25 Days) Practical component of this course. 

The practical training and assessments for this course can also be undertaken within your own workplace. You will be required to have access to the required number of dogs, breeds and coat types. (If you do not have access to a hydro bath as part of the assessment requirement, you will have access to a mobile facility).

This option will benefit you from being able to work in your own environment and work with dogs that you are familiar with. A great opportunity to up skill and gain a Nationally recognised Qualification. Please message for further details. *(Discount available for additional student in the workplace)

 *PDGT is not a Registered Training Organisation. Heiniger Academy (RTO 40888) is the issuing RTO responsible for the AQF certification.       

Practical Component - $9800 (Payable to PDGT, 5 x weeks practical training with PDGT)

*Please note - PDGT Course fees must be paid in full 2 months prior to start date

Theory Component - $2225 (Payable to Heiniger Academy on enrolment)

*Further information on Heiniger Academy available here.  

If you have any questions, please get in touch.

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