Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Gravesend

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 1 Hair and Beauty Course in Gravesend. Classes run at North Kent College Gravesend, full-time during the day. This is one of only 12 Lee Stafford Academies in the UK, and the only one in Kent and South East London. You'll learn cutting-edge techniques through specially designed style recipes developed by Lee Stafford himself alongside further education specialists. The course runs for one year and covers the core skills behind a hair and beauty qualification at Level 1.

Who this course is for

This is the only Lee Stafford Academy in Kent and South East London, and one of only 12 across the UK.

Why study at the Lee Stafford Academy?

Not just a celebrity endorsement, the training programme has been developed by Lee himself with Further Education specialists, to train not only the students, but also our own experienced hair and barbering staff.

Students will learn specially designed ‘recipes’ which are unique to Lee Stafford Academies, reflecting some of the most cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the UK, by receive training in up to 21 fundamental skills and techniques.

These skills can be tested in National competitions with other Lee Stafford Academy students in FE Colleges across the UK during the academic year.

This programme offers an introduction to the hairdressing industry and the basic skills needed to assist in a salon. During your time at college you will have the opportunity to work in our modern, well equipped, hairdressing salons learning the skills needed for the Level 1 qualification. This focuses on shampooing, conditioning, basic blow drying and styling techniques. Training is carried out on blocks and other group members before progressing onto family friends and paying clients.  

You will also be introduced to basic cutting and colouring techniques in preparation for the Level 2 qualification.  In addition there are a number of optional units that you will be able to choose from, your lecturers will guide you when making these choices.

Health and Safety is also an important aspect of the hairdressing industry so time will be spent learning how to recognise hazards and risks to enable you to work in a safe and secure environment.

What you will learn

  • You'll practise cutting and styling techniques using methods developed exclusively for Lee Stafford Academies.
  • You'll learn the science behind hair and beauty treatments.
  • You'll develop skills in barbering and hair services.
  • You'll explore current and cutting-edge styles relevant to the industry.
  • You'll build practical salon skills through hands-on training.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical, hands-on work in a salon environment. Assessment is through a combination of practical tasks and knowledge-based work. Your progress will be assessed as you develop skills throughout the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. North Kent College Gravesend will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Hairdresser: how to become a hairdresser in a salon or freelance
  • Barbering assistant: supporting barbers in a professional barbershop
  • Beauty salon junior: entry-level role assisting qualified therapists
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role in a hair or beauty setting
  • Shampoo and blow-dry technician: specialist role in busy salons

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing: the next step toward working as a qualified hairdresser, covering more advanced cutting, colouring, and styling.
  • Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: if you want to move into skincare, waxing, and nail treatments.
  • Hairdressing Apprenticeship (Level 2): combine paid work in a salon with structured training toward a full hairdressing qualification.

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