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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. Students 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.

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Code

B5D111P

Level

Level 3

Mode

Full Time

Campus

Dartford

Duration

1 year

Starting

8/09/2025

Ending

19/06/2026
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  • What qualification will I gain?

    CG L3 Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing

  • Entry Requirements

    Student will need a current Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing or 5 years of current salon experience as a working stylist. All students will be required to demonstrate hairdressing skills as part of the interview process. Students wishing to enrol on the Full Time course will need to have either paid employment or voluntary employment working with clients in a hairdressing salon for a minimum of 1 day per week. As well as a satisfactory school report to include good attendance and behaviour. Completion of GCSE’s. English & Maths Grade 4 or above or Level 2 Functional Skills . Your enrolment is also subject to a successful interview, written task and completion of a practical skills assessment.

  • What progression options will I have?

    Successful students will be able to use this qualification as a starting base for their career development. Depending on experience you could now apply to a wider range of employment opportunities within the Hairdressing industry. As well as continuing to work as a Stylist you may choose to specialise in either cutting or colouring, become a salon owner, work for product manufacturers and suppliers as a technician, become a salon trainer or the first steps to being a college lecturer. You may also choose to broaden your skills and enrol on programmes from the Beauty Therapy industry.

  • What costs are involved?

    Tuition Fees: 16-18 - free 19+ Advanced Learning Loan - £3325 Exam and Registration Fees (payable by all aged 19 and over): £155

    Other Costs (payable by all students): £40 Trip Fee This course may also attract additional costs, for example, kit, uniform or books, that all students will be required to pay. Please contact the College for further details.

  • How will I be assessed?

    Assessment is continuous throughout the course. You will be assessed using a variety of methods including: observation, oral questioning, written questioning, online exams and assignment work.