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What’s in the course?
Here’s what you get.
- A Quick Start guide, to get you started on the course.
- A sturdily bound set of course modules that lie flat for ease of study (In the online edition, we provide the modules as online PDFs).
- 42,000 words of practical ‘how-to’ text. Detailed information that guides you skillfully towards becoming a professional dog groomer.
- 27 videos on grooming, on topics such as how to clean a dog’s ears, and what tools to use. Also advice on specific breeds such as Shih-Tzus, Spaniels and Poodles.
- Dog Grooming Masterclass DVD containing live action instructions and information on the different aspects of grooming.
- 8 tutor-marked assignments. Your work will be carefully marked with personal advice by an experienced tutor.
- Support from your tutor whenever you need it.
- A useful case that keeps all your course material (not in the online-only edition).
- ‘How to Succeed in your Distance Learning Course’ booklet. Tips and advice on how to successfully complete your course. This booklet is not available elsewhere.
- Including a smart, hard wearing apron in 100% cotton,
The Apron with useful pockets.
- ‘How to Write Assignments’ booklet. This provides useful guidance on how to prepare your assignments. Not available elsewhere.
- A study guide and planner that helps you organise your study.
- 31 Self-assessment exercises. They occur throughout the course to help you get organised. They also check that you can tackle each of the topics covered.
- Your First Client Celebration Kit. What’s the first thing to do when you get your first client? The answer is: ‘Celebrate!’ And we’ll help you do that, because as soon as you get your first paid work after completing the course we’ll send you a celebration kit including fun items such as champagne glasses and other party items (Value £31).
Bonuses
- Diary of a dog groomer (Value £35).
Follow the highs and lows of a dog groomer as she battles with unwilling dogs, grumpy clients and equipment that doesn’t work. - Starter kit (Value £50).
– 10-piece Mains operated clipper kit, giving professional grooming results (not in the online edition)
– 4 clipper guides for different length cuts.
– Scissors
– Comb
– Cleaning brush
– Clipper oil
– Instructional DVD
– Steel nail clippers (not in the online edition)
– Soft pin slicker, to remove dead hairs from undercoat and top coat (not in the online-only edition).
– Dog shampoo (not in the online edition). - Business Blueprints eBook (Value £17).
A 47-page book that provides insights into how to set up your own business. - Special Report on dog walking, pet sitting and house sitting (Value £28).
This exclusive report shows you how to set up a service that’s complementary to dog grooming. You’ll be able to download it from our online student portal.
Plus! Access your course online
- Online edition of the course. Get instant access to all the course content when you register.
And when you complete the course, you'll get the following free items:
- A Diploma to frame and display on your wall.
- An ‘Approved Dog Groomer’ logo to use on your site.
- Business Mentoring. When you complete the course you’ll receive 90 days of free business mentoring. It will help you set up your business. (Value £365).
- A press release sent to your local newspapers (if you want).
- An open reference that shows you’ve completed the course, and which may open doors for you.
- The right to use the post nominal letters Dip. DG (BC) after your name.
From time to time we improve, amend or extend the items shown here.
