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New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) (Pet Grooming)

Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4) (Pet Grooming)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

About this programme

As well as learning how to groom dogs and cats, you’ll learn about their health, welfare, behaviour and husbandry, anatomy, physiology, low-stress handling techniques which are integral to being an effective dog groomer. 

You’ll need to organise access to a pet groomer so you can do a 240-hour work placement, which can be started after completion of the first course in the programme.

You will graduate with the technical knowledge and skills you need to perform this job under broad supervision, as well as effective teamwork and communication skills.

This qualification provides the skills for an entry-level dog and cat groomer. Following completion of this qualification you could work towards becoming a master dog groomer.  

Full-time and part-time

Our February intake can be studied full-time or part-time. Our July intake can be studied part-time only. This July option is subject to minimum numbers. 

Block courses

Block course venue/s will depend on your location.

How you'll learn

This programme is delivered through what we call a ‘flexible facilitated’ format, which is a combination of online and in-person teaching, combined with a work placement.

You will study online and attend compulsory block courses. 

This flexible approach means you will enjoy a varied course of learning and be supported by our staff both remotely and in person.

About the provider

We're proud to be a leader in high quality, career-focused education with some of the best student achievement and satisfaction results in New Zealand. 

Employers love our graduates because they are work-ready, confident and solution-focused. We believe our people make a better world and our alumni are global citizens who care about making a difference. We have been given the highest possible quality ratings from Government and, as educators, we offer innovative ways for our learners to study so they can build their capability and realise their potential.

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