According to UK Pet Food, there are approximately 13.5 million dogs kept as pets in the UK, that’sĀ 36% of UKĀ households owning a dog. As pet owners prioritise their companions’ well-being, grooming has become an essential part of their care routine.
Despite this, the industry still has a large pool of professionals who remain unqualified. Over the years however, more consumersĀ and professionalsĀ are expecting regulation from the industry, and we are seeing more demand for grooming centres to demonstrate their skills and expertise through their qualified status.
Thanks to AIMās popular suite of Dog Grooming qualifications, we can help centres to provide an understanding of what is required when grooming a dog and encourage the skills that are necessary when training the next generation of dog groomers.
Whatās more, we areĀ one of the UKās leading awarding organisations that offer a full suite of Level 3 Dog Grooming qualificationsĀ and hereās why:
Customers buy into groomers based on trust, knowledge and expertise – especially when they are handling their loveable pooch(s). They therefore, want to deal with a groomer who is qualified. So why not reassure your customers that the groomer they are dealing with is Level 3 qualified? Get ahead of the game and give your business the credibility it deserves through our suite of Ofqual-regulated Dog Grooming qualifications.
Great news for new and existing AIM centres! – our suite of Dog Grooming qualifications has been relaunched with new and updated content that will enable learners to:
Content varies across our Level 3 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Dog Grooming and has been written by experts from the industry including our centres. Our qualifications are designed to provide learners with all round knowledge and skills that will equip them with all they need to become a dog groomer.
New and updated content includes:
Great news for AIM centres delivering our Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming qualification! We can provide your learners with a āqualified logoā and certificate to display in their salon, endorsing their achievement of the qualification upon their successful completion.
Get in touch with yourĀ Centre LeadĀ for your copy today!
Itās never been a better time to become a Dog Groomer! Training to be a dog groomer can be both rewarding and challenging, but your passion for the role will potentially turn it into a lifelong career.
AIM Qualifications and Assessment Developer, Hayley Dilley, has provided some tips to consider when deciding on why and where to study if you are in the early stages of getting into the sector or considering a change of profession.
We also offer qualifications in the followingĀ canine care and training provision:
āThanks to Bentleys I have started my new career in dog grooming! I decided to follow my dream during the pandemic, and with help from Shelley, Charlotte and the team it has finally come true! So a great big thank you to the academy, it really has helped me tremendously and gotten me through a bit of a grey patch in terms of career and helped confirm that this career path was the one for me.ā
Nicola ā Hugos Gog GroomingāI had such an amazing time training at Bentleys I didnāt want to ever finish my course as everyone was so lovely and I really have made some true friends ! Thanks to Shelley for her amazing training, she helped me become a confident dog groomer, and not only trained me to dog groom but also supported me setting up my own business and still offers support for us all even when weāve left the academy.
I would highly recommend the courses at Bentleys as it has such a lovely atmosphere both in the training area and also downstairs in the main salon with all the lovely girls who also are so helpful and taught me so much. I started the course with no experience and Shelley was so helpful, kind and patient with me and now I have a great skill set and canāt wait for my future career.ā
Hattie ā Crofts Dog GroomersāI have had the most amazing experience whilst training at Bentleyās Academy. Not only have I made many friends, the team (Shelley, Charlotte & her lovely girls in the salon) at Bentleyās provided me with the tools & taught me skills to follow my dreams enabling me to work with my favourite companions. Bentleyās believed In me, even when I felt I was struggling. With the support, their ongoing positivity and professionalism I now have my own business and loving life…
…I would highly recommend Bentleyās if you are looking for a career with these fantastic animals…
…Thank you Bentleys Academy“.
Nicky ā Woofs and BubblesāTraining with Bentleyās has been the most fulfilling and life-changing experience. Shelley has not only helped me to grow as a groomer but, as a person as well. Shelley and Charlotte have taught me so many skills and shared invaluable knowledge in order to help me achieve my dream of working with my favourite people – dogs! Shelley is the kindest, most patient and understanding person I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I couldnāt have asked for a better mentor and role model. She supported and guided me through the times of self-doubt and now, I can look forward to starting my new venture building my business. If you want to learn how to be a professional dog groomer – Bentleyās is the place to go! Thank you so much Shelley, Charlotte and the Bentleyās team. I will miss you all dearly!ā
Ottilie ā Tillies TailsĀ
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AIM Qualifications Award Dog Grooming
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AIM Qualifications Certificate Dog Grooming
This qualification is aimed at learners wishing to enter the dog grooming industry with no prior experience, for learners currently working in the industry and enabling further progression within their career or for learners wishing to groom their own dogs and enhance their skills.
AIM Qualifications Diploma Dog Grooming
This qualification is aimed at learners wishing to progress higher within their career or training in the dog grooming industry. It is suitable for learners wanting to enhance their skills and knowledge in styling or those wanting to independently groom and style at an advanced level. It is also suited to those who wish to groom their own dogs and enhance their skills, as this qualification includes a range of topics covering all aspects of dog grooming.
AIM Qualifications Award Canine Care and Welfare
This qualification has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding to be able to work in the field of canine care providing kennelling, home or day care for canines of all breeds and sizes.
AIM Qualifications Diploma Dog Grooming
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This qualification has been designed to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills to be able to work in the field of canine care providing kennelling, home or day care for canines of all breeds and sizes.
AIM Qualifications Certificate Canine Nutrition
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AIM Qualifications Diploma Canine Welfare, Training and Behaviour
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