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At
Absolutely Animals we provide the best instructors who are highly
skilled, qualified, experienced and dedicated to share and teach our
students the skills of pet grooming and styling in a rapidly growing
industry. We offer plenty of ‘hands on experience’ with our wide
variety of dogs and cats in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere in our
newly re-furbished ultra modern salon.
Our grooming courses are
exclusive as we have a maximum of four students at any one time as we
are keen to offer quality and not quantity. The lengths and contents of
the courses have been carefully considered to maximum your learning
time and potential. As a premier training school we recommend practice
under skilled supervision and working toward nationally recognised
qualifications.
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Recommendation from a previous trainee
"I
have been for training with Heidi at Absolutely Animals on two
occasions. Heidi provides training at all levels, from complete
beginner to the experienced groomer looking to explore the finer points
of pet styling. I have been delighted with the training and support I
received and thanks to Heidi's tuition and guidance I passed the three
practical modules for the City & Guilds 7750/03 on my first attempt.
Having
been working on my own for a few years, I thought my work was OK but
felt out of touch and in need of experienced help. Choosing Heidi was
easy as she is not only very highly qualified but had also been Groomer
of the Year! The practical modules of the 7750/03 were a big step for
me and I needed to ensure that I went for training to someone capable
of preparing me fully to attempt them. I knew some people don’t pass
first time.
Having to travel from Jersey is time consuming and expensive. I had to
leave my family, close my business and negotiate trains and buses
through London! No easy task for a Jersey girl (we don’t even have
trains in Jersey!) I knew on my first visit I was in the right place
for what I needed to achieve and that the effort was worthwhile. After
my first visit I came away with a lot of advice and techniques to think
about and work on. Over the next few months I applied a lot of what I
had learnt to my work and found a new enthusiasm for what I was doing.
Heidi had inspired me to take a new look at each dog I trim and I still
enjoy that feeling now.
As the exam neared, I did panic a lot.
However, being in contact by e-mail with photos of the breeds I was
practising helped a great deal. As advised, I spent a lot of time
studying the Kennel Club Breed Standards and Notes from the Grooming
Table. On my second visit I spent another training day with Heidi and
then prepared the dogs Heidi had provided the day before the exam.
Although I was very nervous, because of the advice and support I had
received, I know I couldn’t have been any more prepared.
Sue Slous, Jersey"
Our courses are designed for the individual, some optional areas are marked with this symbol *.
One day - £100
Refresher and assessment
Have a look at how we work and teach
Find out what grooming is all about before you commit
Would you like to pursue it as a career or hobby?
Pet
owners can learn to trim, groom and bath their own breed/type and learn
basic care (Bring your own pet for an additional charge) *
Standard handling techniques
Last check before taking a City and Guilds 7750-03 Advanced exam * |
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One Week - £500
Refresher and assessment
Find out what grooming is all about
Would you like to pursue it as a career or hobby?
Pet
owners can learn to trim, groom and bath their own breed/type and learn
basic care (Bring your own pet for an additional charge) *
Standard handling techniques
Basic hand stripping
Looking at clipping, balance, shape and basic scissoring on more common breeds and styles
Brushing up before taking a City and Guilds 7750-03 advanced exam. *
(By prior agreement we can arrange dogs for this exam at an additional cost.*) |
One Month - 20 days - £2000
Refresher
Review individual techniques and basic styles
Covering clipping lines and basic scissoring on common breeds
Covering balance, style and shape
Handling and control methods
Equipment choices
Looking at those finishing touches
Hand stripping - Terriers and Gundogs
Covering basic theory
Brushing up before taking a City and Guilds 7750-03 Advanced*
On
this course you have the option of taking the City and Guilds 7750-02
Intermediate certificate at an additional cost of £150.00 |
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Two Months – 40days - £4000
This course is designed for those wishing to start up on their own with
no previous experience. We will teach you all the skills required so
you can offer a complete dog grooming and styling service to clients at
a high standard.
In addition to the one month course, also comprising of:
Looking more in depth at hand-stripping.
Looking in more depth at balance, style and shape.
Looking in more depth at handling and control methods.
Comparing different equipment.
Cat grooming.
Looking at more complicated techniques including hand stripping.
Looking at a larger variety of dog breeds.
Customer care, business advice. |
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Students will receive handouts on theory work.
Breeds and groups
Health and safety, (including first aid)
Vaccinations and diseases
Handling and control
Equipment and maintenance
Preparations for styling
Bathing and drying
Hand - stripping and clipping
Physical / mental welfare of the dog/cat |
It is our aim that every student on this course leaves us with the foundations to begin a rewarding career in dog/cat grooming.
This course includes a FREE set of Kim Laube trimmers with attachment combs and a free starter pack.
On this course you have the option of taking the City and Guilds
7750-02 Intermediate certificate at an additional cost of £150.00
By agreement and prior assessment we can arrange dogs for the 7750-3 exam at an additional cost.*
(We recommend a candidate has at least 2 years practical experience before taking this exam)
Absolutely Animals is a
registered Global on Line Assessment Centre and registered satellite
centre with the Pet Care Trust. Our Students can register and sit their
NPTC City and Guilds Examinations online at our training centre.
City and Guilds 7750-02/7750-03 Courses
NPTC City and Guilds 7750-02 Intermediate Course
NPTC City and Guilds 7750-03 Advanced Course
Each student will need to provide their own apron, scissors, comb, brush and thinning scissors.
Starter packs can be purchased at the cost of ₤150.00
Students will need 4 books.
Henston Doglopeadia
Notes from the grooming table-Melissa Verplank
Theory of five-Melissa Verplank
Kennel Club Breeds Standards book
Chances to accompany us to grooming seminars, competitions and events
WE ARE TOTALLY COMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS AND AIM THAT STUDENTS ARE
COMFORTABLE, CONFIDENT AND COMPETENT OF GROOMING AND STYLING DOGS/CATS
ON COMPLETION.
FURTHER TRAINING AND UPDATING SKILLS ARE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THROUGHOUT A GROOMING CAREER.
All prices are excluding VAT
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