Dog Grooming Apprenticeship

Plush Pooches Grooming Salon

RUISLIP, HA4 9BN

Closes in 9 days (Thursday 3 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 12 September 2024

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Summary

Plush Pooches are a busy grooming salon looking for an eager candidate who is confident and willing to work hard to achieve their goals. You will be working with a variety of dog breeds of all different sizes and temperaments - and will be given the platform and support to develop your skills and launch a career in the dog grooming sector.

Annual wage
£9,984 a year

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Training course
Dog groomer (level 2)
Hours
The successful candidate will be working 30 hours per week, spread over up to five days, between the hours of 09:00 and 17:00. Days and shifts TBC.

30 hours a week

Possible start date

Saturday 5 October

Duration

1 Year 3 Months

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Responsibilities include:

  • Washing and Drying
  • Sweeping and Cleaning
  • Assisting with grooming

Where you’ll work

101 VICTORIA ROAD

RUISLIP

HA4 9BN

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Your training course

Dog groomer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents
  • Develop a dog grooming plan to meet the individual requirements of the dog and owner
  • Carry out a dog grooming plan to meet the individual requirements of the dog and modify as required throughout the groom
  • Identify normal signs of good and bad health including poor skin condition and external parasites
  • Identify when to report abnormal signs of health and advise the customer when abnormal health may require veterinary attention
  • Recognise and adapt to behavioural change indicators and signs of relaxation, fear, aggression and stress in dogs
  • Handle and move dogs, adapting own behaviour to meet the needs of the dog
  • Identify and use relevant dog restraint equipment to move and handle the dog according to temperament, age, breed, and size, and in line with manual handling and lifting procedures
  • Bathe a dog using procedures which account for breed, coat type and anatomical features, including selecting, preparing and using products according to coat type
  • Store grooming and bathing products, including medicated shampoo, in accordance with COSHH regulations
  • Dry a dog selecting and using equipment, methods and products which account for coat type, breed, and anatomical features
  • Handle the dog and use nail clippers and/or scissors to trim dog’s nails.
  • Select, handle, and use coat trimming equipment
  • Identify factors that require the groom to be terminated early, such as illness, zoonotic infections, behaviour, stress
  • Identify and escalate health and safety, and animal welfare concerns
  • Maintain dog records
  • Communicate with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders and use terminology suitable to audience
  • Clean, maintain, store and sterilise products and equipment
  • Clean and disinfect the work area and dispose of waste in accordance with COSHH regulations

    • Your training plan

    All training will be provided on site during your paid working hours. Your day to day mentoring will be with your employer, and a combination of online and in person monthly sessions will be held with your Haddon Training Trainer Coach.

    Dog groomer Level 2 (GCSE), including Functional Skills, if required.

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English (grade 4)
    • Maths (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Non judgemental
    • Patience
    • Physical fitness

    Other requirements

    A candidate with a previous qualification in this area would be desirable.

    About this company

    Plush Pooches is a dog grooming salon based in Ruislip Manor. As true dog lovers, it is our mission to provide calm and relaxing surroundings, making your pooches pampering experience an enjoyable one. Our head groomer is qualified to City and Guilds distinction level.

    http://www.plushpooches.com (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    A permanent position is available for the right candidate, as well as the option for further training.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

    enquiries@haddontraining.co.uk

    01443749000

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276378.

    Apply now

    Closes in 9 days (Thursday 3 October at 11:59pm)

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