Enrolment
To register your interest please email the Australian Academy of Professional Pet Grooming on the below form, or contact Rhonda on 0478 743 046 if you require any further information on our courses or your suitability. Course start dates are allocated for the year, but students are able to request their own course start date based on their work and life commitments. All courses can be adjusted to suit student availability.
Cat grooming basics
One day introduction to cat grooming.
Washing and drying techniques
Training on one of the style clips below:
- Comb clip
- Brazillian clip
- Lion clip
- Dragon clip
Students need to bring their own cat for this course
Cost of this course is – $350 + gst.
Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming PLUS Advanced Styling
Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming PLUS Advanced Styling is suited to those wanting to fast track their grooming skills or wishing to open their own business. Includes 5 course manuals and training resources plus a Mr. Jiang Practice Model Dog. Graduates of this course will be fully prepared to obtain employment as a full time Finishing Groomer anywhere in the pet industry. Those who choose to start their own business will be able to do so confident in their ability to produce quality work and provide excellent customer service. This course offers students the opportunity to gain confidence and fast track their advanced styling and scissoring skills as well as work on time management and topics on opening a business. No experience is needed in the pet grooming industry to enroll in this course.
*Option free/voluntary work placement where Graduates can come in to one of our working salons and practice their skills in a supporting and positive environment giving Graduates an opportunity to work independently as a Groomer with their own clients.
TOPICS COVERED BUT NOT LIMITED TO ARE:
- Provide basic grooming services for companion animal comfort
- Maintain and monitor animal health and well being
- Perform basic cross breed clips
- Perform breed style clips
- Clipping and styling techniques
- Washing and drying techniques
- Brushing and combing techniques
- De-matting and de-shedding techniques
- Infection Control
- Advanced Scissoring
- Creative grooming
- Consolidation of skills and time management
- Perform poodle points
- Advanced faces
- Running a business
- Customer service and consultations
- Basic First Aid in a Grooming Salon
- 1 Day Model Dog Training
COURSE DURATION
This course runs for 8 weeks – the course can be tailored to each students’ individual needs and availability. Days can be made up as either part time or full time so students can fit it in with their work or family commitments.
In addition, for those students who complete this course, we offer an optional voluntary work placement in one of our salons where students can come in and get further practice and experience working in a salon with their own clients in a positive and supportive environment which prepares the student for employment as a professional groomer.
Cost of this course is – $13,850 + gst.
Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming PLUS Advanced Styling
Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming PLUS Advanced Styling is suited to those wanting to fast track their grooming skills or wishing to open their own business. Includes 5 course manuals and training resources plus a Mr. Jiang Practice Model Dog. Graduates of this course will be fully prepared to obtain employment as a full time Finishing Groomer anywhere in the pet industry. Those who choose to start their own business will be able to do so confident in their ability to produce quality work and provide excellent customer service. This course offers students the opportunity to gain confidence and fast track their advanced styling and scissoring skills as well as work on time management and topics on opening a business. No experience is needed in the pet grooming industry to enroll in this course.
*Option free/voluntary work placement where Graduates can come in to one of our working salons and practice their skills in a supporting and positive environment giving Graduates an opportunity to work independently as a Groomer with their own clients.
TOPICS COVERED BUT NOT LIMITED TO ARE:
- Provide basic grooming services for companion animal comfort
- Maintain and monitor animal health and well being
- Perform basic cross breed clips
- Perform breed style clips
- Clipping and styling techniques
- Washing and drying techniques
- Brushing and combing techniques
- De-matting and de-shedding techniques
- Infection Control
- Advanced Scissoring
- Creative grooming
- Consolidation of skills and time management
- Perform poodle points
- Advanced faces
- Running a business
- Customer service and consultations
- Basic First Aid in a Grooming Salon
- 1 Day Model Dog Training
COURSE DURATION
This course runs for 8 weeks – the course can be tailored to each students’ individual needs and availability. Days can be made up as either part time or full time so students can fit it in with their work or family commitments.
In addition, for those students who complete this course, we offer an optional voluntary work placement in one of our salons where students can come in and get further practice and experience working in a salon with their own clients in a positive and supportive environment which prepares the student for employment as a professional groomer.
Cost of this course is – $13,950 + gst.
Certificate III in Pet Grooming
Certificate 3 Pet Grooming (ACM30617) is a Nationally recognised Certificate in Pet Grooming
This course is designed for those wanting to enter the Pet Care Industry. It will allow for relatively fast entry into the industry as an extremely valuable team member. At the completion of this course students will be proficient in all aspects of basic grooming techniques. Graduates of this course can expect to find employment in groom salons, dog day care, boarding kennels, vet offices.
TOPICS COVERED BUT NOT LIMITED TO ARE:
- Provide basic grooming services for companion animal comfort
- Basic First Aid in a Grooming Salon
- Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
- Perform basic cross breed clips
- Infection control
- Washing and drying techniques
- Brushing and combing techniques
- De-matting and de-shedding techniques
- Clipping and styling techniques
- Scissoring and clipper techniques
- Creative grooming
- 1 Day on Model Dog training
COURSE DURATION
- Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming runs for 4 weeks/20 days
- The course can be tailored to each students’ individual needs and availability.
- Can be completed part time or full time so students can fit it in with their work commitments.
- Students can start their course at any time as each student moves at their own pace.
- This course will lead to employment in the Pet Grooming Industry.
Cost of Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming – $7,200 + gst.
Certificate III in Pet Grooming
Certificate 3 Pet Grooming (ACM30617) is a Nationally recognised Certificate in Pet Grooming
This course is designed for those wanting to enter the Pet Care Industry. It will allow for relatively fast entry into the industry as an extremely valuable team member. At the completion of this course students will be proficient in all aspects of basic grooming techniques. Graduates of this course can expect to find employment in groom salons, dog day care, boarding kennels, vet offices.
TOPICS COVERED BUT NOT LIMITED TO ARE:
- Provide basic grooming services for companion animal comfort
- Basic First Aid in a Grooming Salon
- Maintain and monitor animal health and wellbeing
- Perform basic cross breed clips
- Infection control
- Washing and drying techniques
- Brushing and combing techniques
- De-matting and de-shedding techniques
- Clipping and styling techniques
- Scissoring and clipper techniques
- Creative grooming
- 1 Day on Model Dog training
COURSE DURATION
- Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming runs for 4 weeks/20 days
- The course can be tailored to each students’ individual needs and availability.
- Can be completed part time or full time so students can fit it in with their work commitments.
- Students can start their course at any time as each student moves at their own pace.
- This course will lead to employment in the Pet Grooming Industry.
Cost of Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming – $7,200 + gst.
Pet Grooming Stylist
For those not wishing to complete Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming and wanting to focus just on the practical training of Pet Grooming. This course is tailored to the individual students learning requirements and abilities. Includes all training and resources material, First Aid Manual plus use of a Mr. Jiang Practice Model Dog.
Cost of this course is – $6,550 + gst.
Skills Upgrading
- Are you an existing groomer or recently completed your Certificate 3 in Pet Grooming and would like to build on your grooming skills. This course will allow the student to learn more advanced pattern setting and breed styles. This course is also suited to Groomers working at attaining their Certificate 4 Pet Stylist.
We offer a wide variety of individually customized options for students and groomers looking to upgrade their existing skills, or on specific breeds styles or techniques.
Courses are individually tailored to meet students’ specific requirements.
Cost of Course – 2 weeks – $4,000 +GST