Learn grooming skills and business essentials in one online course, then build a career or start your own dog grooming venture.
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Upon successfully completing the course, students receive a Certificate of Achievement from The Career Academy, accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. The Career Academy is also a member of the International Approval & Recognition Council.
Unlimited access to tutor support via phone and email during business hours. Lead tutor Rachel H has over 20 years of experience in the animal industry.
Instant access to the Career Centre upon enrolment, including latest job opportunities, CV templates, a free personalised CV review, job tips, interview preparation, and personalised career planning.
Fully online course with 18 months access and approximately 300 hours of study. No exams, ever. Study whenever suits you.
Upon enrolment, students receive a free Virtual Student ID Card providing access to over 150,000 discounts on food, entertainment, travel and more in New Zealand and around the world.
Get access to over 50 eBook titles to enhance your learning and knowledge.
Upon completion, verify your qualification from The Career Academy with SEEK Pass to share on SEEK and stand out to employers as a qualified, job-ready candidate.
Course endorsed by SPCA New Zealand with expert input from trainers like Sarah Whitehead, connecting students with a network of professionals in the New Zealand animal care industry.
Receive one-to-one mentoring with a business coach to support your goal of starting your own dog grooming business.
Practical, job-relevant skills for these roles. As a professional development course, it builds capability in this field rather than guaranteeing a specific role or salary.
No specific job, salary or outcome is guaranteed.
The modules that make up the course, as published by the provider.
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There are no formal entry requirements listed for this course. It is designed to be accessible to people starting out in the animal care and grooming industry. Submit an enquiry to confirm whether any prerequisites apply to your situation.
A weekly payment plan may be available, making the course accessible without paying in full upfront. Submit a Get Course enquiry to confirm current pricing and payment options.
Students have 18 months of access to complete the course. The total study load is approximately 300 hours. Because the course is fully self-paced, students can work through it faster or slower depending on their schedule.
The course is 100% online and self-paced, there are no set class times and no exams. Students can study whenever suits them within their 18-month access period. Unlimited tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours.
This course does not include a formal work placement component. Practical learning is built into the online coursework, and one-to-one business coaching supports students working toward running their own grooming venture. Submit an enquiry if you'd like to understand more about the practical elements.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Achievement accredited by ICOES and the CPD Standards Office, plus a SEEK Pass verified credential to share with employers or clients. The course is also endorsed by SPCA New Zealand. It is not a government-accredited or NZQF-registered qualification, but the ICOES accreditation and CPD endorsement are recognised markers of quality professional development.
This course covers both the practical side of dog grooming and the business foundations needed to work independently. Students learn grooming techniques, animal handling, client communication, and how to plan and operate a grooming business. The course suits people starting from scratch who want to work in pet care or run their own mobile or salon-based grooming service.
Delivered by The Career Academy NZ, the course is fully online and self-paced with 18 months of access and approximately 300 hours of study. There are no exams, assessment is built into the coursework. Unlimited tutor support is available by phone and email during business hours, led by Rachel H, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the animal industry.
The course is endorsed by SPCA New Zealand and carries accreditation from ICOES and the CPD Standards Office. On completion, students receive a Certificate of Achievement and a SEEK Pass verified credential to share with prospective employers or clients.
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