Free Level 3 Hairdressing Course in Gravesend

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 Hairdressing for Cutting and Styling Technicians Course in Gravesend. Classes run at North Kent College Gravesend. This is the only Lee Stafford Academy in Kent and South East London, and one of just 12 across the UK. You'll learn cutting-edge techniques through specially designed style recipes developed by Lee Stafford alongside further education specialists. The course runs full-time during the day and takes one year to complete. It covers precision cutting, styling, and the technical skills employers in the hairdressing industry look for.

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 the student the opportunity to develop their hairdressing skills and or get recognition for skills used on a day-to-day basis in the salon.

The qualification is constructed of a number of units including monitoring and controlling safe working practices, Promotion of services and products along side practical skill development in cutting, colouring techniques, colour correction techniques, long hair and perming. There is a choice of optional units that can be taken and you will be guided by your lecturer when making your selection. Student will also work as a team and stage an event as part of the programme. This programme also focuses on developing supervisory skills to enable students to pursue the next stage of their career.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop precision cutting techniques using methods unique to the Lee Stafford Academy.
  • You'll learn styling skills reflecting current and cutting-edge trends.
  • You'll practise colour application and finishing techniques.
  • You'll build knowledge of hair and scalp science to inform your technical decisions.
  • You'll learn client consultation skills and how to recommend services.
  • You'll understand health, safety, and hygiene standards in a salon environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on practical sessions in a salon environment, working on real clients and mannequins. Classroom-based teaching covers the technical and scientific knowledge behind each skill. Assessment combines practical observations, where an assessor watches you carry out hairdressing tasks to a set standard, with written or online knowledge tests. You'll build a portfolio of evidence 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 setting.
  • Cutting and styling technician: specialist role focused on precision cuts.
  • Colourist: further colour training can lead to this salon role.
  • Session stylist: working on shoots, shows, and editorial projects.
  • Salon manager: with experience, move into running a team.
  • Self-employed hairdresser: many graduates set up their own clientele.

What you could study next

  • NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing: strengthens your portfolio and supports a VTCT or City and Guilds skilled-worker route.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Barbering: broadens your skills into men's grooming and barbershop work.
  • Level 4 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach hairdressing in a college or training setting.
  • Apprenticeship in Hairdressing: some learners move into an apprenticeship to earn while they develop their professional client base.

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