Course Costs

Dual Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming PLUS Advanced Styling

8 week course – $14,950.00 + gst (Plus 2 weeks optional work experience)

Dual Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming (ACM30617) and Companion Animal Studies (ACM30417) PLUS Advanced Styling is suited to those wanting to fast track their grooming skills or wishing to open their own business.  At the Salon, students will   real day to day pet grooming situations, clientele, time frames and an array of breeds and grooming techniques.  Students will graduate with a Dual Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming Plus an AAPPG issued Certificate in Advanced Styling.  This course allows  for students to gain more experience to reinforce their techniques with more repetition and to focus on particular breeds and breed standards.   Particularly worthwhile for those students wanting fast entry as a employed Groomer or wanting to open their own business with confidence in their skills.

*Option free/voluntary work placement where students can come in to one of our working salons and practice their skills in a supportive and positive environment giving students an opportunity to work independently as a Groomer with their own clients.

Grooming Starter Kit $1550 + GST

Refund Policy – Course fees are non refundable

Assessments are conducted at the salon and marked on behalf of Heiniger Academy – A registered Training Organisation (National Provider No. 40888)

Dual Certificate 3 In Pet Grooming & Companion Animal Services (ACM30617 & ACM30417)

4 week course – $7,200 + gst.

Dual Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming is a Nationally recognised Certificate in Pet Grooming.   AAPPG offers practical training and grooming observations, at the salon students will experience real day to day grooming situations, clientele, time frames and an array of breeds and grooming techniques that will enable students to complete the practical requirements of the course.  The course runs for 20 days.

Grooming Starter Kit $1550 + GST

Refund policy – Course fees are non refundable

Asssessments are conducted at the salon and final assessments are marked on behalf of Heiniger Academy – a Registered Training Organisation (National Provider No 40888)

Certificate 4 Pet Stylist – Available in 2020 – Being Discontinued 2021

12 week course – $15,000 + gst.

This qualification is for persons who are engaged or employed to provide pet stylist services. An experienced Pet Stylist will know the styling standards for different breeds, understanding small animal anatomy and be able to identify pet hygiene issues that may indicate a health concern.  For further information on this qualification please visit www.heinigeracademy.com.au

Pet Grooming Stylist (Most Popular)

4 week course –  $6,750 + gst

                       OR

8 week course – $13,500 + gst

PRACTICAL TRAINING – This course is a practical hands on course from day 1.  The training caters for students wanting to get started in the Pet Grooming Industry with a focus on practical training withing a working salon, students will experience real day to day pet grooming situations, clientele, time frames and an array of breeds and grooming techniques.

The course is tailored to the individual students learning requirements and abilities and can be adapted from students without any experience in the industry to those who are already working in the industry and wanting to acquire more skill.

Those wanting to learn or fast track their skills on breed style standards or wanting to open their own business would be advised to enroll in the 8 week course.  Students who complete this course will be issued with an AAPPG Certificate of Completion.

Groomer Starter Kit $1550+ GST

Refund Policy – Course fees are non refundable

*No experience needed to enrol in this course.

Grooming Assistant 

2 week course – $3,500 + gst

This course covers the foundations of pet grooming for employment as a Grooming Assistant or Animal Attendant. Offers pathways to becoming a groomer.  Course includes all learning resources material plus a First Aid Manual.

Cat Grooming Workshop

1 week workshop – $2,500+ gst

This course is to cater for students wanting to learn the basics of cat grooming including lessons on washing, drying and style clips.  Students can  bring their own model cats for this course.

Grooming Starter Kit $1200 + GST

Skills Upgrading

2 weeks – $4,000 + gst

This course is tailored to students who have already completed Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming or Pet Grooming Stylist Course who want to build on the skills they have already acquired or for Groomers who are already working in the industry and wanting to work on advanced breed styles or scissoring to consolidate and enhance their skills.  Course content will be catered to the individual student requirements.

Refund Policy – Non refunable