This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia
Course Code:
ACM30617
Course Provider:
Dentos Pet Stylist Academy
Start Date:
Enrol anytime
RTO Code:
2875
Course Features:
Online Study (Self-Paced)
Easy-to-read course materials including posted textbooks
Videos and Webinars
Telephone Support from our Accredited Trainers
Email Support from our Accredited Trainers
Online Assessments
Practical Training
Study with Master groomers
State-of-the-art grooming academy
All equipment provided
Course Overview
Do you have a passion for animals? Looking for a career in dog grooming?
The Certificate III Pet Grooming course is the Australian Nationally Recognised qualification for dog groomers. This qualification gives you the knowledge, skills and techniques to work as a dog groomer in the pet industry.
Students concentrate on the grooming of dogs, including brushing, combing, clipping nails, cleaning ears, bathing, drying techniques, clippering and scissor finishing techniques as well as proper pattern setting for various breeds. Emphasis is placed on perfecting grooming skills while concentrating on proper breed profile, increasing speed and efficiency while developing maximum grooming potential.
The curriculum has been designed to ensure that the students learn to groom in a skilful, responsible, and professional manner and that their scope of knowledge creates highly qualified professionals. Under the direction and instruction of qualified grooming teachers, students acquire the techniques and skills necessary for competence in the field of professional pet grooming and styling. Practical grooming applications and handling techniques are complemented by a structured self-study program.
Career Outcomes
Dog groomer
Grooming assistant
Dog boarding employee
Dog daycare employee
Start a dog grooming business
Start a mobile dog grooming business
Duration and Study Load:
The course program is taught using a blended approach.
The theory (knowledge) is taught and assessed via our online learning platform. This allows students to start study at anytime and learn the required knowledge prior to attending the academy for the practical training.
The practical training (hands-on) is completed at the academy under the guidance and support of our qualified teachers and groomers. This ensures the student is taught the hands-on skills required to become a qualified groomer while being guided by our team. During the practical training, students have access to a range of dog breeds to groom and are able to practice and perfect their skills in a safe environment.
3-6 months online theory (self-paced)
4 weeks practical training at The Pet Stylist Academy
About course Provider:
Dentos Pet Stylist Academy is Australia’s leading education provider for dog grooming courses. We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 2875) and the only approved school in Australia to teach Pet Grooming to international students (CRICOS #0185A).The Dentos Pet Stylist Academy was established in 2009 by Emily Myatt, who has over 20 years’ experience within the grooming industry. Emily is a Master Groomer, an Australian award-winning pet stylist, international grooming speaker and international grooming judge.
The Academy is located in Broadbeach Waters, a suburb of the Gold Coast, Qld. The school is fully air-conditioned and includes training rooms, doggy daycare and a fully operational grooming salon. The school is equipped with modern grooming classrooms as well as state of the art equipment.
With a commitment to education, Dentos Pet Stylist Academy develop students who have the knowledge, skills and techniques to become qualified dog groomers.
