Certificate III in Pet Grooming

The nationally recognised Certificate III in Pet Grooming will clip and style your future to become a groomer for a variety of animals. Whether you are working in a vet clinic, pet store, animal shelter, mobile grooming salon or starting your own business, your creativity won't be cut short.

LEARN NEW SKILLS

Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:

• Prepare animals for grooming services
• Groom, bath and blow-dry different animal breeds
• Liaise with a variety of customers
• Identify healthy and unhealthy animals
• Provide animal first aid
• Operate dog grooming equipment
• Follow work health and safety procedures
• Understand animal behaviours

DEVELOP YOUR TALENT

Develop the attributes to help you get ahead:

• Calm and patient nature
• Great communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Creativity and attention to detail
• Passion for animal welfare
• Ability to work under tight deadlines

ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS

Completing this course provides you with:

• A nationally recognised qualification at Certificate III level
• Skills and knowledge to start your own business

Career opportunities:

• Assistant groomer
• Pet stylist assistant
• Potential to be a sole trader
• Trainee groomer

GROW YOUR CAREER

Take your career further with the:

• Certificate III in Animal Studies
• Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.