Welcome To
Brian's Buddies
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Brian's Buddies are here to help you fulfil your dreams to work with animals. A family run business with over 25 years' experience and qualifications in dog grooming, welfare, dog training and teaching. Brian's Buddies aim is to help others succeed in the animal care industry. After building up a successful dog and cat grooming salon, doggy daycare centre, home boarding and AIM training academy we decided to go on to help others achieve the same fulfilling ambitions where work doesn't feel like work.
What we like about the AIM Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming:
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Firstly, there is no need to complete a lower level qualification first, for example the C&G L2 or the C&G L3 Introductory qualification. With the AIM you can go straight on to the AIM Level 3 Diploma.
Secondly, there are no formal exams or assignments. Rather than sitting exams, which can be extremely daunting, the AIM route will provide you with worksheets for each module. These questions will be answered in your own time and at your own pace. With full support from me, your assessor.
As a fast track option:
The fast track option is for anyone who is currently grooming but has no formal qualifications, has a level 2 qualification, or those wishing to take an alternative route.Once you have enrolled on the qualification, we can arrange a mutually convenient date in which I can either travel to your salon or you can come to me in Lincoln. On this day I will then assess you on three of your 15 styles. These can be any three dog breeds that you chose. Once you have completed your initial day with me, we can start to build a portfolio of the remaining grooms that you have completed in your salon. Evidence is required in the form of photographs and videos. You have an unlimited amount of time to do this.
The final unit of the qualification is to complete one of our accredited first aid courses. These are held at venues around the country or you can come to me to complete this. I feel every groomer should complete an accredited first aid course.
Fast track option for this qualification is £1500.00.
This will include a full course pack, all of your assessment fees, and a day with you in person to take you through the qualification and assess your three breeds, full support from me as you go through the qualification, your AIM Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming certificate. The only part that is not included in the price is our expenses if you would like us to do your initial day in your own salon. If you come to us there is no extra cost.
OPTION 1
AIM Level 3 Dog Grooming Certificate
Inclusive of AIM Enrolment Fee, Course and Tuition Fees
Designed to people with no previous grooming experience
5-day intensive course
£4,700
(plus expenses if coming to you )
OPTION 2
AIM Level 3 Dog Grooming Diploma
Inclusive of AIM Enrolment Fee, Face to Face first Aid, Course, Tuition Fees,
25 days
£5,900
(plus expenses if coming to you )
Payment plans available to help spread the cost please enquire for further information
Course times are 9:30 to 4:00 with a break for lunch (For full day course please bring a packed lunch)
Dress Code: Please wear old clothing, flat comfortable footwear- no open toed footwear due to health and safety.
Brian's Buddies
A Groom With A View Old Wood Lincoln LN6 5UA