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Hairdressing Level 3

Course code: P09109

Subject area: Hairdressing & Barbering

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: 3

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 17:00

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

7th Sept 2026 - 2nd Jul 2027

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01993 703 464

Abingdon & Witney College works in partnership with Lee Stafford and we are proud to be home to the only Lee Stafford Hair & Beauty Academy in Oxfordshire. If you’re interested in a career in a salon environment, there’s no better place than the Lee Stafford Academy.
This exciting course will allow you to develop your creative practical skills and teach you the theory alongside the practical units. You will learn specially designed ‘recipes’ which are unique to Lee Stafford Education, reflecting some of the most cutting-edge styles seen in salons across the UK. This qualification has been specifically designed to enable you to build on existing knowledge and understanding of hairdressing and develop an enhanced repertoire of technical skills to prepare you for employment as a senior hairdresser/stylist. You will work in, and have your hairdressing skills assessed in a 'real' commercial salon.
Course units
The teaching team will guide and support you fully to build your confidence and experience when providing hairdressing services like styling, cutting and colouring. You will work on live models throughout. You will also build an online portfolio of internally set written work, externally set multiple choice exams and client case studies.
What next?
This course is ideal for developing your skills in hairdressing and English and maths before progressing into a salon. If you feel like you want more training you can look into Beauty or Barbering courses to gain more qualifications.
Entry criteria
A Level 2 Hairdressing qualification. Applicants will be required to attend 12 hours per week details of which will be discussed at interview.
Fee information
Course fees: £3,345

Kit: £470

Exam fees: £117

As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 216 400 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

16-18 Fee:

£0.00

19+ Fee:

£3,895.20

Qualifications received
VTCT Level 3 NVQ in Hairdressing