Dog Grooming Courses

Online Dog Grooming Courses Australia

According to the Australian Governments’ Job Outlook Initiative, the Animal Attendants and Trainers industry is set to have strong growth over the next 5 years. There are currently 22,200 workers in the industry and by 2022, that number is expected to be around 24,800. This means we will see an increase in jobs available and market demand will be going up. If you’ve ever wanted to work with animals or specifically in dog grooming, now is an excellent time to begin your career with what’s on the horizon. Please see our list of dog grooming courses below.

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Certificate in Canine Care and Training

(Study Method: Online)

The Certificate in Canine Care and Training will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to work with dogs as well as how canine animals think and communicate, how to care for your canine through nutrition, exercise and hygiene, along with learning how to be able to provide effective practical training for them. This course also covers canine anatomy and history, including vaccinations, diseases, and first aid.

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Professional Dog Grooming Certificate

(Study Method: Online)

The Professional Dog Grooming Certificate will teach you how to groom all types of dogs and equip you with the skills necessary to work in a pet salon or start your own dog grooming business. You’ll learn about dog physiology, behaviour, handling, and more.

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Advanced Certificate in Dog Care, Training, and Psychology

(Study Method: Online)

Do you have a passion for dogs, and would you love to start a career where you can work with our furry four-legged friends every day as a dog trainer, dog behaviourist or as a dog care expert, but lack the knowledge and skills to get started? The Advanced Certificate In Dog Care, Dog Training And Psychology course has got you covered, and will teach you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in a career working with dogs every day.

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Certificate in Vet Assistance

(Study Method: Online)

Ever dreamed of working in a veterinary clinic, or in a wildlife sanctuary or animal rescue? The Certificate in Vet Assistance is a comprehensive course designed to fast-track your career working with animals in roles such as veterinary assistant, animal technician, pet industry professional, animal facility assistant, kennel or cattery assistant, and wildlife park or zoo attendant.

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Certificate in Dog and Pet Grooming

(Study Method: Online)

This course will teach all the grooming techniques you need to turn even the most overgrown, neglected, or furry dogs into grooming masterpieces. Learn how to properly take care of and handle all breeds of dogs, how to avoid skin issues and other health issues in dogs, the scope and nature of grooming, caring for the skin and coat, specialised grooming tasks, canine biology, dog behavior and how to groom a large variety of dog breeds and coat types. Detailed business modules will also teach you how to start your own dog grooming business from scratch.

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Certificate in Dog Psychology Behaviour and Training

(Study Method: Online)

This one of a kind course will teach you the skills and knowledge necessary to work with dogs. During this comprehensive course, you will gain an abundance of knowledge such as understanding how canine animals think and communicate, all about canine behavioural disorders, you will learn how to provide effective practical training for domestic and working dogs, all about nature and scope of dog psychology, canine senses and communication, understanding natural dog behaviour, basic dog training principles, dog obedience training, controlling a dog’s movement, canine behavioural development, plus much more.

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Jobs and Salaries for Dog Groomers

As mentioned above the Animal Attendants and Trainers industry is set to have strong growth over the next 5 years. The Australian Government have also said that there will be around 18,000 job openings over this time from workers leaving and new jobs being created. (This number is significantly large for this industry.)

Here are some current jobs stats from the Australian Governments’ Job Outlook Initiative on the industry at the moment:

  • Current Industry Size: This is a medium-sized occupation.
  • Locations: Animal Attendants and Trainers work in most regions of Australia. NSW is the largest (31%)
  • Full-Time Earnings: Full-time workers in this industry earn around $957 per week averaging around $49,764 per year. (This is below the all jobs average of $1,230). Earnings tend to be lower when starting out and higher as your experience grows.
  • Employment Status: More than half of people that work in this industry work full-time (50.8%, similar to the all jobs average of 68.4%), however, there are many opportunities for workers to go part-time.
  • Working Hours: Full-time workers will spend around 44.7 hours per week at work (compared to the all jobs average of 40.0 hours).
  • Average Age Bracket: The average age of a worker in this industry is 39 years (compared to the all jobs average of 40 years). Many workers are under 25 years of age (25.4%).
  • Gender: 71.1% of workers are females (compared to the all jobs average of 46.7%).