The cost of tuition is as stated for each of the individual courses as listed. All course fees must be paid in full in accordance with the terms stated. A registration form must be completed and accompanied by a deposit before a reservation on the course will be confirmed.
All deposits are non-refundable under any circumstances. The balance of the course must be paid before the commencement of all courses. Should a student cancel their booking within 28 days of the commencement date of the course, the Dog Grooming Training Academy will endeavour to sell that place to another student, failing which all fees will be forfeited and any outstanding balance will become due immediately.
Courses are tailored to suit the student and an attendance schedule will be negotiated when booking a place on a course. Once a booking is made, the course days cannot be changed. Failure to attend booked days will result in a loss of those course days.
The proprietors of the Dog Grooming Training Academy reserve the right to refuse to accept a student for whom they feel any course is unsuitable. No reason for such a decision may be given.
Students are expected to be punctual and to co-operate with colleagues so as to ensure the smooth running and congenial atmosphere of the salon throughout the duration of the course. All courses begin at 09:30hrs and finish at 16:30hrs each day.
In the event of any course having to be cancelled by the Dog Grooming Training Academy before completion, for whatever reason, participating students will be offered a refund proportionate to the time lost, or offered the opportunity to continue the course at a time mutually agreed.
In the event of any course having to be cancelled by the Dog Grooming Training Academy prior to the starting date, for whatever reason, a full refund will be made to the student. It should be noted, that the Dog Grooming Training Academy accepts no liability for additional expenses such as travelling, accommodation fees or other related costs that may have been incurred.
All students are fully covered by insurance against claims by owners of dogs upon which they have worked during the course.
The Dog Grooming Training Academy would like to advise all students to ensure their tetanus vaccinations are up to date. The Dog Grooming Training Academy will not be held liable for any mishap that may arise as a result of any student not having done so.
For students studying for nationally recognised qualifications the following applies:-
An assessment will take place at the end of the course.
Students will be required to have completed all paperwork before their assessment date.
Courses are required to be completed within the registration timeframe.
72hrs or more notice of needing to rearrange a training day – £35 admin fee.
Less than 72hrs notice – £130 to book a further day will apply.
Theory sessions are booked in advance. Any missed sessions will result in the work being emailed to you for completion from.
Students are asked to give details of any medical conditions, disabilities or allergies. Dog grooming is a physically demanding job and involves standing for long periods and some lifting. If you have any concerns regarding potential health issues please make us aware before booking a place on the course and consult your own G.P.
Contact lenses are not appropriate for wearing whilst grooming. Jewellery is also unacceptable. Sensible footwear and clothing is the uniform of the day.
These Terms & Conditions constitute a contract between the Student and The Dog Grooming Training Academy.