Hairdressing

Welcome to the Lee Stafford Academy of Hairdressing, Barbering and Applied Therapies, the first and only one of its kind in Wales.

Not just a celebrity endorsement, the training programme has been developed by Lee himself with specialists, to train not only the students, but also our own experienced hair and barbering staff. You 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. These are training in specialist skills that you can’t get anywhere else.

You will receive training in up to 22 fundamental skills and techniques which you will learn to what Lee calls ‘Michelin standard’. Once accomplished in these techniques, you are then encouraged to use your creativity with no bounds.

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

We’re aiming to make our hair and barbering students the most employable in the country, so if you're serious about hair, NPTC Group of Colleges is the place for you!

What will I do?

You will cover cutting, styling and setting skills, colouring, shampooing and conditioning, client consultation (including the recognition of diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp), basic salon health and safety, essential skills and retail. At Level 3 you will undertake advanced cutting, styling skills, bridal hair, colouring, advanced salon health and safety, client consultation, retail, IT and communication skills. As part of this programme, learners will be required to attend a work placement at an external organisation for at least one day per week or for a two-week block and a twilight/evening commercial session at the College.

Career opportunities

No other industry has such a constant worldwide demand for qualified, creative, well-trained individuals. The hair industry offers bright opportunities with careers in the fashion industry and working behind the scenes in film, theatre and TV. It also offers the independence to start your own salon.

b Barbering b Colour technicians b Salon owner b Senior stylist b Wedding hairdresser b Working on cruises.

"What students can expect from a Lee Stafford Academy are quality recipes that are easy and incredibly effective, that you can go out into the big wide world and get an amazing job with." Lee Stafford

Courses

Career-Focused Courses Level Entry Requirements Introduction to Hair and Beauty Services 1 2 GCSEs at grades D or above

VTCT Diploma in Women’s Hairdressing 2 Level 1 Diploma in Hairdressing, plus 2 GCSEs at grades D or above

VTCT VRQ Diploma in Women's Hairdressing 3 Aged 18 or over and have achieved the Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing

Creative Solutions Accelerated Hairdressing 1/2 2 GCSEs or successful interview for mature students

Duration Location 1 Year Brecon/ Newtown

1 Year Brecon/ Newtown

1 Year Brecon/ Newtown

1 Year Brecon/ Newtown

Average annual earnings

Salon Owner up to£100k Senior Stylist £30k - emsi Wedding Hairdresser £34 - £50 per person (not including trials) Barbering A pro barber can earn as much as £1,000 a week

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