Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Cobham salon that is part of an already thriving high end business in the surrey area.
Annual wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Dog groomer (level 2)
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 9.15am - 6.00pm with a 30 minute lunch.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 3 March
Duration
1 year 4 months
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Cobhamsalon that is part of a thriving high end business in the Surrey area.
This role will include:
* Preparing dogs to specification, ready to be groomed by the stylist, tasks include: bathing, drying, nail clipping and rough trimming
* Learning and following direction from a grooming trainer, assist in ensuring excellent salon presentation is maintained and high standards are kept through cleanliness, safety and good standards of housekeeping
Where you’ll work
3 Church St
Cobham,
KT11 3EG
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
KEITS TRAINING SERVICES LTD
Your training course
Dog groomer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Develop a dog grooming plan to meet the individual requirements of the dog and owner
* Carry out a dog grooming plan to meet the individual requirements of the dog and modify as required throughout the groom
* Identify normal signs of good and bad health including poor skin condition and external parasites
* Identify when to report abnormal signs of health and advise the customer when abnormal health may require veterinary attention
* Recognise and adapt to behavioural change indicators and signs of relaxation, fear, aggression and stress in dogs
* Handle and move dogs, adapting own behaviour to meet the needs of the dog
* Identify and use relevant dog restraint equipment to move and handle the dog according to temperament, age, breed, and size, and in line with manual handling and lifting procedures
* Bathe a dog using procedures which account for breed, coat type and anatomical features, including selecting, preparing and using products according to coat type
* Store grooming and bathing products, including medicated shampoo, in accordance with COSHH regulations
* Dry a dog selecting and using equipment, methods and products which account for coat type, breed, and anatomical features
* Handle the dog and use nail clippers and/or scissors to trim dog’s nails.
* Select, handle, and use coat trimming equipment
* Identify factors that require the groom to be terminated early, such as illness, zoonotic infections, behaviour, stress
* Identify and escalate health and safety, and animal welfare concerns
* Maintain dog records
* Communicate with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders and use terminology suitable to audience
* Clean, maintain, store and sterilise products and equipment
* Clean and disinfect the work area and dispose of waste in accordance with COSHH regulations
* Develop a dog grooming plan to meet the individual requirements of the dog and owner
* Carry out a dog grooming plan to meet the individual requirements of the dog and modify as required throughout the groom
* Identify normal signs of good and bad health including poor skin condition and external parasites
* Identify when to report abnormal signs of health and advise the customer when abnormal health may require veterinary attention
* Recognise and adapt to behavioural change indicators and signs of relaxation, fear, aggression and stress in dogs
* Handle and move dogs, adapting own behaviour to meet the needs of the dog
* Identify and use relevant dog restraint equipment to move and handle the dog according to temperament, age, breed, and size, and in line with manual handling and lifting procedures
* Bathe a dog using procedures which account for breed, coat type and anatomical features, including selecting, preparing and using products according to coat type
* Store grooming and bathing products, including medicated shampoo, in accordance with COSHH regulations
* Dry a dog selecting and using equipment, methods and products which account for coat type, breed, and anatomical features
* Handle the dog and use nail clippers and/or scissors to trim dog’s nails.
* Select, handle, and use coat trimming equipment
* Identify factors that require the groom to be terminated early, such as illness, zoonotic infections, behaviour, stress
* Identify and escalate health and safety, and animal welfare concerns
* Maintain dog records
* Communicate with colleagues, customers, and stakeholders and use terminology suitable to audience
* Clean, maintain, store and sterilise products and equipment
* Clean and disinfect the work area and dispose of waste in accordance with COSHH regulations
Your training plan
* Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
* The applicant will be working towards and gain a Level 2 Dog Groomer 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
More training information
* Employee discounts and team outings
* Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment
* The applicant will be working towards and gain 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
* To Apply click Apply for this Role and for our top tips on how to fill out your application form click here
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade C or 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Presentation skills
* Team working
* Creative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Employee discounts and team outings Full training to be provided by the employer and KEITS at the place of employment. The applicant will be working towards and gain 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. To Apply click Apply for this Role and for our top tips on how to fill out your application form click here