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Hairdressing

at North Kent College, Dartford · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

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

What you need to get on

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How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • North Kent College (Dartford)

    Oakfield Lane, Dartford, DA1 2JT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Dartford

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