Welcome to Professional Dog Grooming Training Pet Grooming

This short course is for persons who would like to commence clipping within the professional pet grooming services or for those home groomers that want a better understanding of the processes involved in grooming. This course is best to commence after completion of the Bathe and Prepare dogs (Short Course) or for those that are already working in the industry and have experience bathing and preparing dogs. 

 At completion of this short course, you will be able to clip a dog from start to finish for various coat types, select the correct tools and equipment for the job and use safe handling techniques.

This course is also a great way for those already in the industry that would like to up skill and hold nationally recognised qualifications within the field. The practical component of this course can take place in your workplace, where you can work on dogs that you are familiar with. 

At completion of this course, and all fees are paid in full; you will receive a Statement of Attainment for the chosen units. This can be used as a Credit Transfer for those wishing to further their studies and complete the Cert III in Animal Care Services (Pet Grooming).
You will be required to upload a portfolio of work for this course. 

 • 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 6 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.    

• PDGT offers the 3 weeks (15 Days) Practical component of this course. 
•  Core Units for this short pet/dog grooming course: 

                     • ACMGRM303 Provide sanitary and hygiene grooms for companion animals 

                     • ACMGRM304 Provide grooms on cross breed dogs 

                     • ACMGRM305* Groom dogs to meet breed style and coat requirements  

*Prerequisite units apply – all prerequisite units are incorporated in the skill set.

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

Practical Component - $6000 (Payable to PDGT, 3 x weeks (15 days) practical training with PDGT)

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

Theory Component - $410 (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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