{"product_id":"advanced-dog-grooming-full","title":"Advanced Dog Grooming","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 0);\"\u003ePlease note, this product can only be purchased if you have previously spoken to our Animal Management department.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you are interested in signing up for one of our Dog Grooming courses, please contact Cheryl Morris on \u003ca href=\"mailto:CMorris@sthelens.ac.uk\"\u003eCMorris@sthelens.ac.uk\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"tel:01744623645\"\u003e01744 623645\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is the perfect next step if you have already completed our Preliminary Dog Grooming course, or if you already have some industry experience and would like to enhance your skills, knowledge and employability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this course you will continue to develop your skills to gain a greater level of understanding of dog grooming. You will use standard grooming equipment and will learn hands on in our dog grooming studio with our expert tutor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course will cover the basics of bathing and grooming, as well as the basic techniques of scissoring and clipping different coat types, to deliver a pet standard groom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 1.4em;\"\u003eWhen will I start the course and how long will it take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have various start dates throughout the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course takes place at St Helens College,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/sthelens.ac.uk\/about-us\/contact-locations\/111-technology-centre-campus\"\u003eSTEM Centre Campus\u003c\/a\u003e, St Helens WA9 1TT.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat will I study?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the course you will study a variety of different modules that will help you gain essential sector knowledge and skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalon health and safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreparation of coat types ready for bathing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyling as requested by pet owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic scissoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic clipping - coat types and styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic styling - coat types and styles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustomer service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be encouraged to make your own decisions in assessing the dog for the work and tools that are needed, for the style that has been requested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will study alongside like-minded people in classes delivered by friendly supportive tutors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it assessed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou will be assessed through your practical course work, attendance and punctuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need any previous qualifications to start this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo enrol on to this course, you should have completed the Preliminary Dog Grooming course, or have some industry experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the course fees?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe total cost of this course is £650. To secure your place, you will need to pay a £200 deposit with the remaining balance payable upon enrolment. You can pay your deposit and reserve your place in our online shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a full cost course meaning that there are no fee discounts available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat can I go on to do once I have completed this course?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn successful completion of this course you could progress onto a professional dog grooming qualification. 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