Real-world support beyond the basics

Blocks 4 + 5: Industry Certification Pathway

The only pathway of its kind in Australia - designed to support new groomers through the complex, hands-on years that follow your foundation training in dog grooming.

By completing Blocks 4 and 5, you won’t just meet industry expectations - you’ll exceed them. If you’re working in a salon, you’ll move up faster and take on more responsibility with confidence. If you’re working for yourself, you’ll handle more clients sooner and be able to charge more, sooner.


Most training stops after the basics. But that’s often when things get complicated. You’re suddenly managing matted dogs, nervous clients, time pressure, and grooming styles you’ve only seen in theory.

Blocks 4 and 5 are designed to change that - offering guided education, industry insight, and real feedback over your first few years in the job. It’s your next step after Blocks 1–3: a long-term professional development pathway with ongoing learning, not just a finish line.

How it Works

Getting from basic theory to true salon confidence shouldn’t feel like a sprint.

Each block is structured over 18 months - 12 months of monthly content releases, followed by 6 months dedicated to completing practical assessments.

The Structure

Blocks 4 and 5 are delivered gently - one lesson per month. That gives you time to absorb, apply, and grow without overwhelm. Learn at a realistic pace that fits around your work, your life, and your clients.

The Support

Your Pro Membership to igroomhub (valued at $349/year) is your flexible resource hub. Search tutorials, revisit past learnings from Blocks 1–3, or fill in gaps as they come up. You’re never left stuck or guessing.

The Long Game

This isn’t just a course - it’s a professional development plan. Over 2–3 years, you’ll build the confidence, speed, and skill to handle any grooming challenge. Real education, with structure and staying power.
Benefits

    What You’re Signing Up For (And Why It Matters)

Advanced, Real-World Content

A full two-block progression covering advanced grooming, styling, handling, and more.

Ongoing Guidance

Structured support and professional feedback during your early working years.

Paced for Real Life

One new lesson per month — manageable, realistic, and never overwhelming.

Grooming for the Real World

Tutorials built around real-life grooming challenges - whether you're in a salon or flying solo.
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Smarter Handling Techniques

Strategies for working with difficult dogs and sensitive clients.

Creative + Technical Skill Building

Styling theory, scissoring technique, and creative grooming approaches.

Flexible Support with Pro Membership

A full Pro Membership to igroomhub (valued at $349/year) — ideal for revision, quick answers, and filling in gaps as you grow.

Commit to Your Career

Set-and-forget your obligation to ongoing education, with a clear path to graduate as a confident, capable senior dog groomer.
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Inside Blocks 4 + 5

Block 4 and Block 5 are drip-fed over 36 months and designed to take you from confident beginner to professional-level groomer, with support all the way as you learn on the job.
It’s a long-term learning plan - and it’s something our industry has been missing until now.
  • Scissoring, finishing and salon styling to a high standard
  • Handling seniors, anxious and complex dogs
  • Monthly drip-fed units - learn while you earn
  • Feedback portal - get feedback on your grooming from expert tutors
  • Perfect your breed specific skills on popular breeds
  • 5 practical assessments - completed via video
  • Includes igroomhub Pro Membership
  • See the full curriculum here
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  • Hand stripping, Asian Fusion, and advanced styling
  • Creative colour and show-quality finishes
  • More support, more feedback, more technique
  • Includes igroomhub Pro Membership
  • 5 practical assessments to be completed in person
  • Graduate as an Industry Certified Senior Dog Groomer
  • See the full curriculum here
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About Practical Assessments


  • As part of Blocks 4 and 5, you’ll complete a series of practical assessments to demonstrate your grooming skills on a range of coat types and styles.


  • Block 4 assessments (e.g. Breed Specific Trims on Toy Poodle, Mini Schnauzer, Westie, English Cocker, Oodle) can be submitted via video.

  • Block 5 assessments are more advanced and will need to be completed in person - either at a grooming competition, through an approved assessor, or at igroomschool HQ in Melbourne. You’ll complete five assessments aligned with the FCI’s grooming competition categories. 

  • We’re working to build accessible assessment options around Australia, and where possible, we’ll aim to connect you with the school or trainer who originally trained you.

  • There may be a small additional fee for in-person assessments, depending on your location and chosen pathway. We’ll guide you through your options when the time comes.

If that all sounds a bit overwhelming right now - take a breath. You’ll be surprised how quickly your skills grow when you’ve got structured support, consistent training, and a clear path forward. This isn’t about rushing. It’s about building the kind of groomer you want to become, one step at a time.

Enrol in Blocks 4 + 5

This is your next step - a structured, long-term support plan to help you grow from new groomer to confident professional.
  • Paced learning - new lessons released monthly to fit around your working life. Upon enrolment, you'll gain immediate access to the first unit. The course is paced to support your ongoing development, with a total duration of 18 months per block
  • Real-world tutorials - handling, styling, creative grooms, and more
  • Feedback opportunities - get advice and guidance when it counts
  • Full Pro Membership to igroomhub - valued at $349/year, giving you revision access to Blocks 1–3 content and support on demand when a tricky groom pops up
  • A clear path to professional development - learn while you earn, and graduate ready to take on senior-level grooming challenges
  • Nationally Recognised Pathway - Be part of a structured, skill-based certification developed by leading industry educators -  built for the real demands of professional grooming in Australia.
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Special Offer for Block 1–3 Graduates

Usually $729 per block - that’s $1,458 total.

But as a Blocks 1–3 graduate, you’ll pay:
    $1,300 upfront
    or
    $39/month for 30 months
That’s the same as an igroomhub membership - and you get that too.
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Frequently asked questions

How long do I have to complete each block?

Each course (Block 4 and Block 5) runs over 18 months  - with 12 months of structured content, followed by 6 months to complete your practical assessments. It’s all designed to support you through your early years in the industry, at a pace that works alongside real grooming work.

 What if I fall behind?

You’ll have 18 months of access per block — plenty of time to complete the content and assessments, even if life gets busy along the way.

How do the practical assessments work?

Block 4 assessments (5 total) can be completed via video. Block 5 includes 4 advanced assessments that need to be completed in person — at a grooming competition, with an approved assessor, or at igroomschool HQ. We're working to make assessments as accessible as possible, with options around Australia.

Are there extra costs for assessments?

There may be a small additional fee for in-person practical assessments, depending on your location and the assessor. We’ll guide you through your options when you’re ready and help you find the best pathway.

What’s included in the price?

Your enrolment includes both Blocks 4 + 5, monthly learning content, access to expert feedback, and a Pro Membership to igroomhub (valued at $349/year). You’ll also get full revision access to Blocks 1–3 theory via igroomhub — so you’re never left guessing.

When should I start Blocks 4 + 5?

These courses are designed to follow Blocks 1–3. You can enrol now to lock in your graduate pricing - and the course begins as soon as you do, with your first units released straight away.
That said, there’s no pressure to dive in immediately. If you need a breather after Block 3, take it. The content is paced monthly, and you can always catch up down the track in a month or so when you’re ready and settled into working life.

What kind of support do I get during the course?

You’ll have access to marking, feedback pitstops, and guidance through the course platform, plus your Pro Membership gives you access to extra tutorials and learning resources on igroomhub. We’re here to help you stay on track and keep developing your skills in the real world.

What if I change my mind or need to pause?

We don’t offer refunds once enrolled, as the course includes access to protected content and your igroomhub Pro Membership. But your course access remains active, so if life gets in the way, you can pause and come back when you’re ready.

Take the Next Step

The groomer you want to be? This is how you get there. 
By completing Blocks 4 and 5, you won’t just meet industry expectations - you’ll exceed them.
If you’re working in a salon, you’ll move up faster and take on more responsibility with confidence.
If you’re working for yourself, you’ll handle more clients sooner and be in a position to raise your prices sooner, too.