Level 2 Dog Grooming

The City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate in Dog Grooming Assistants (7863-02) is the first step to becoming a qualified Dog Groomer and available at all our Training Centres.

The course assessment comprises:
  • One online, multiple choice exam
  • Five practical tasks, including the bathing and drying of dogs, nail clipping and maintaining the working environment
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About the qualification

This City & Guilds Level 2 dog grooming qualification is designed for learners beginning their career in dog grooming with little or no prior knowledge or experience.

Topics covered in the training include:
  • preparing a dog for grooming
  • recognising signs of ill health and understanding how this may affect the grooming process
  • bathing and drying dogs with a range of coat types
  • basic trimming requirements


This qualification is the pre-requisite for progression onto the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (7863-03). On successful completion of the Level 2 Dog Grooming Assistant (7863-02) qualification learners can progress their knowledge and skills further in this area to become a professional Dog Groomer and enrol onto the Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming (7863-03).

To enrol on this qualification, please contact one of our training centres below to find a course near you.