6-Week Dog Grooming Certification Course
ABOUT THE COURSE
Duration: 6 weeks (25 days – Monday to Thursday + one Friday)
Cost:
$8,000 (course only, no certification)
$8,000 + $2,225 Heiniger Academy fee = $10,225 (with certification)
Tools: Provided (students encouraged to have own grooming scissors – available on site)
Overview:
Intensive program equipping students with knowledge and practical skills to start working as a professional groomer or independently.













LEARN & EXPERIENCE
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- Identify dog breeds and coat types
- Identify grooming tools, uses, and maintenance
- Learn about skin, shampoo & conditioning products
- Learn correct clipping and scissoring skills
- Breed-specific clips and head styling
- Learn animal handling skills
- Client communication skills
- Business salon operations
- Multiple baths, blow-dries, de-shedding treatments, and mini grooms
- At least 12 full grooms
- Groom approx. 44–48 dogs total
- Learn pet first aid (with certification)
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of grooming standards
- Hand scissor a model dog body and head (students may keep wigs)
Certification
What You’ll Achieve:
Skills to open own salon or gain employment
ACM30122 Certificate III in Animal Care Services – Dog Grooming (Nationally Recognised)
Pet First Aid Certificate
Course Completion Certificate
Course Structure:
In-depth practical training (assessments during in-person sessions)
Online learning component (~40 hours via Heiniger, on-site and self-study)
Digital Grooming Diary (students bring device, Wi-Fi provided)
Certification Partner:
Heiniger Academy (ACM30122 requirements)
More info: https://heinigeracademy.com.au
Ideal For:
Passionate individuals wanting a nationally recognised qualification and career in grooming.
Private Tuition
Private tuition is fully tailored to your needs, you can travel to us or we can travel to you
*Price based on requirements*
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Our courses are 90% hands on
Payment Plans!
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*Please note we require a $200 deposit to hold your course position (deducted from fees) and the total course fees must be paid in full one week before the course commencement*
Contact Us!
0400 972 293
Unit 5 1-3 Industrial Road Oak Flats NSW