hi all im having to make a difficult desistion.i have gained a level two NVQ in dog grooming and applied last year for the level three.i have been accepted to start my course in september but i applied for a years course and the college has started now a two year course and a one year course.but i dont think i can travel and hour and a half for one days college for two years.i love doing the dog grooming but am a little annoyed that i didnt know anything about the two year course until i got to the skills test/interview.
the two year course is a new thing and i really wanted to be doing exams at the end of next year.im frustrated.there are other things i want to do in my life with training ect.college for two years dog grooming wasnt part of the plan.
im actually thinking about not taking the two year course and starting something new to add to my skills, as well as staying with dog grooming but dont wanna do the wrong thing and miss out.i love working with dogs and would love to train to be a canine behaviourist but cannot find anywhere that does it.
i have to make a choice.i also dont wanna go on the course and know im not enjoying it.
anyone have any advise id be really greatful,as i cant get my head around it all.
thanx

I have found that people who trained at a grooming school have always had far better skills and knowledge that those who have taken NVQ at general colleges.  So my advice would be to use what you've learned as a foundation and further your training at a grooming school where you are taught to trim to the breed standards. :)
When I suggested this to someone on this board in 2005, she said that she'd learned more on her taster day that she'd learned in 2 years on her college course.:(  She then started her own, now very successful, business from home.

I completly agree with West coast, hands on training at a specialist college is sooo much better, its the same with my degree, I chose a course that was hands on so that I would have a higher chance at getting a job in the end as I found there are many substandard courses out there.

hmm,thank you.good advise.