Location:
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Course level:
Level 2
Course Duration:
16 months approx.
Application Deadline Date:
07.07.26
Weekly Hours:
40 hours
Salary:
Apprenticeship Wage
Positions:
1
About this opportunity:
The Barking Brew, located in Aston Clinton are looking for an apprentice to join our salon. We offer a bespoke grooming service in a calm, stress-free environment, to ensure the happiness of both our staff and the dogs! In your apprentice role you will have the opportunity to work under an award winning groomer, learning how to groom dogs and cats. The course also includes in-depth training on coat types, skin conditions and relevant animal legislations.
Your job will include:
bathing and drying dogs
preparing dogs to be groomed
assisting the groomers with handling dogs and cats
basic trimming of the dogs
keeping the salon clean and tidy
taking phone calls, greeting clients, using our booking system
We firmly believe that education is so important in our industry, and so staff will be offered paid seminars and entry to grooming competitions in order to enhance their skills further.
Desired Skills & Qualities
The ideal candidate will:
have a passion for animals
have an interest in pursuing dog grooming as a career
have excellent communication and customer service skills
wanting to learn
Desired Qualifications
Applicants must not already hold a level 2 or above in dog grooming.
Maths and English level 4 or above (equivalent to a C) is desired but not essential.
Future Progression
Possible future employment for the right candidate
My previous Apprentice got a merit in her apprenticeship. We like to compete in grooming competitions online and in person, we have 3 placings at grooming competitions. As a team we will attend seminars and conferences to learn new skills and further our knowledge.
Training
Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment.
The applicant will be working towards a Level 2 Dog Grooming Apprenticeship
The learner will be allocated an industry specific training consultant who will provide both remote and on site visits throughout the apprenticeship.
The apprentice will work towards an End Point Assessment (EPA) at the end of their apprenticeship.
Things to Consider
KEITS Training Services Ltd reserves the right to close the vacancy earlier than the listed closing date should the need arise.
Applicants may not hear if they are unsuccessful due to the popularity of our vacancies.
The apprentice will be working to build a portfolio of evidence and will be required to pass a knowledge test and an End Point Assessment (EPA) to complete the apprenticeship.
