Our Training Centres and Programmes
I would highly recommend this college to anyone interested in becoming a dog groomer. It’s a great place to learn, gain real experience, and develop the confidence needed to start a career in dog grooming.
MCDT currently operate from two Training centres, One which is based in Fazakerley, Liverpool and Merseyside Career Development Small Animal College, which is based in Freshfield in Formby.
Study Programmes
The study programme framework delivered by Merseyside Career Development consists of your chosen course taken at one of our Training schools-say an Animal care Training Course, Veterinary Nurse assistant Course or Dog Grooming Training Course- which is the main aim, and Functional Skills in Maths and English/ICT (if necessary), alongside work placement & enrichment/employability.
Free animal care courses
Functional Skills in Maths and English and ICT are some of the most valued skills with employers, If you haven’t achieved a grade 4 or above in GCSE in any of these areas, our college can provide you training related to that functional skill/GCSE, and MCDT will help you to achieve these qualifications.
However, if you have achieved a grade 4 or above, we will provide you with functional skills development training to help strengthen your knowledge on the subjects as well as up-skill you in those subjects.
Animal Management Courses
The study programme is available Free for 16-18 year olds and the course will run 3 days a week with 1 day placement and 2 days in the college. There are also opportunities for 14-15 year olds to access college programmes. Please ring the centre for further details. 0151 521 8426
The Study Programme consists of the following Courses/Activities
•Veterinary Assistant Nurse Course Level 2
•Small Animal Care Course Entry 3, Level 1/2
•Animal Management Course Level 3
•Dog Grooming Training Course Level 2/3
•Functional Skills in Maths and English/ICT Level 1/2
•Work Placement
Dog Grooming School
Traineeships
The Traineeship will be flexible, with the placement being your main aim for at least 2 days a week while on the programme, the rest of the programme will consist of a technical certificate and functional skills.
Progression will hopefully lead to an apprenticeship (say-Animal Care Apprenticeship) or employment. The traineeship is available for 16-18 year olds.
Traineeship courses include:
•Dog Grooming Training Courses
•Animal Care Training Courses
•Veterinary Assistant Nurse Courses Level 2
Nurse Vet Courses
Adult education centre-Adult Programmes
Government funding is available for some adult courses (call to check availability)
MCDT adult courses are all linked to employment and all are industry related. All qualifications are industry standard and will support you in the interview process.
The classes will develop your skills in the areas that are required for employment within your chosen pathway, and your certificate will support you when applying for employment or a promotion.
Please ring the centre for further details / costs. 0151 521 8426
The Adult Employability courses are open to adults aged 19+
There is a choice of 8 courses:
•Assessor in Vocational Achievement Level 3
•IQA Level 4 Certificate
•Level 3 award in Education and Training
•Learn to Groom your dog (1 day course unaccredited)
•Level 2 Assistant Dog Groomers(Dog Groomers assistant)
•Diploma in Dog Grooming Level 3
•Animal Care Entry 3 Level 1 / 2
•Veterinary Assistant Nurse Level 2
For more information on our veterinary nurse Courses, animal care Courses and dog grooming training Courses