About the course
About the course
Is taking care of our four-legged friends your calling?
If so, our pet grooming course provides comprehensive training in all the fundamental aspects of pet grooming services. You will gain the skills and knowledge to work as a pet grooming attendant, be confident with salon reception and housekeeping duties, and learn how to successfully bath, brush, trim and perform other grooming services for domestic dogs.
In practical and theory classes you’ll learn about:
- basic grooming techniques
- animal behaviour and enrichment
- animal hygiene
- workplace health and safety
- infection control techniques
You’ll also develop excellent customer service skills and have the ability to demonstrate a high standard of cleanliness and professionalism.
Course Details
- Intake Dates & Course Length
- Career Outcomes
- Entry Requirements
- Pathways & Accreditation
- Fees & Finance Options
- Course Structure
Last updated:
Wed, 08 May 2024 04:00:32 GMT
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Intake Dates & Course Length
Full time: 6 months (4 days per week)
Some theory classes will be held remotely via MS teams.
| Location | Study Mode | Study Load | Start Date | Days | Additional Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  | 15 Jul 2024 | M | Tu | Th | F | Practical grooming days: Monday & Tuesday | |
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| Start Date : 15 Jul 2024 | ||||||
| Days : M | Tu | Th | F | ||||||
| Additional Info : Practical grooming days: Monday & Tuesday | ||||||
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Box Hill Campus
Blended
Full Time
Career Outcomes
Animal Grooming Assistant
Entry Requirements
To study this course you must have:
- successfully completed Year 10 or equivalent
- the physical ability to successfully participate in all pet grooming activities
- supply evidence of your current tetanus vaccination
PRE-TRAINING REVIEW - to assist prospective students to determine whether a course is suitable and appropriate for the individual needs, Box Hill Institute will assess all students’ language, literacy and numeracy and digital literacy by asking you to undertake a self-assessment review prior to the enrolment. A course advisor will discuss the outcomes of the review and make recommendations about whether the course is suitable for you, and identify additional support where required.
Pathways & Accreditation
After successful completion, you can apply to study in related animal studies courses including Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing.
This course is government accredited and has national recognition
The qualification is aligned with the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3
Fees & Finance Options
This training is provided with funds made available by the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments.
| Government Subsidised Concession | Government Subsidised Standard | Full Fee | |
| Tuition Fee | $567 | $2,837 | $11,150 |
| Service & Amenity Fee | $268 | $268 | $268 |
| Material Fee | $552 | $552 | $552 |
| Retain Course Items | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Course Estimate | $1,387 | $3,657 | $11,970 |
| Payable Estimate (at commencement) | $1,387 | $3,657 | $11,970 |
Service & Amenity Fee may vary depending on course commencement and enrolment duration. Retain Course Items are purchased once by the student prior to commencing. Those items then become the property of the student. Fees listed are at 2024 rates and may increase annually over the duration of delivery. The student tuition fees listed are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. For more information please contact our Course Advisors on 1300 BOX HILL.
Course Structure
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 17 units (7 core and 10 electives).
- ACMGEN309Provide Basic Animal First Aid40.0 hours
- HLTAID011Provide First Aid18.0 hours
- ACMBEH302Provide Enrichment For Animals40.0 hours
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