Dog grooming apprentice

Summary

We are looking for a Dog Grooming apprentice to join our team at Woof & Meow Pet Spa. You will be working in a very busy salon that caters to all pets grooming needs and working towards a qualification in dog grooming.

Annual wage: £11,648 a year
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Training course: Dog groomer (level 2)
Hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Thursday, 9.00am - 7.00pm, Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Saturday, 9.00am - 3.00pm Sunday and Monday - Off
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 December
Duration: 1 year
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

Bathing dogs
Drying dogs
Clipping nails
Cleaning ears
Brushing dogs
Styling & clipping dogs
Keeping salon clean and tidy
Helping restock retail side
Dealing with customers - taking bookings and payments
Helping with social media

Where you’ll work

1 ELEPHANT LANE

THATTO HEATH

ST HELENS

WA9 5QQ

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

LITE (STOCKPORT) 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

Dog Groomer Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
On the job training will take place at our salon at Woof & Meow pet spa
Off the job training and assessments will be delivered by our provider Lite ltd either online or in person

More training information

The course will take approx. 12 months
At the end of the course, you will have an onsite assessment by an external assessor
You will have online coursework to complete throughout the course

Requirements

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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Other requirements

The job does require you to be on your feet all day. There is a risk of being bitten or scratched as we are working with live animals. There is heavy lifting involved with larger dogs

About this company

We are a unique pet grooming salon that caters to various animals.

http://Www.woofandmeowpetspa.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified you will hold a dog grooming position
There may be a position to be employed at the end of your apprenticeship
You may wish to go self-employed and open your own dog grooming business

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Woof & Meow Pet Spa

Angela

Woofandmeowgroomers@gmail.com

07926870503

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282412.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Thursday 7 November at 11:59pm)

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