Advanced Diploma in Professional Hairdressing - Level 3
at Riverside College Halton, Widnes · college
What the college says
Aimed at School Leavers. This is the opportunity for those who have already completed their Level 2 hairdressing qualification to improve their hairdressing skills and explore new treatments and advances within the industry. On the course you will improve all your hairdressing techniques, including hair extensions, colour correction and advanced cutting techniques. You will organise and work on photo shoots, hair and fashion shows.
What you need to get on
Specific course entry criteria alongside your GCSE results will determine the level you start at. Specific grades are required in certain subjects. Find out about the individual entry requirements and level in the course information on the college website or at your interview.
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
Riverside College Kingsway Campus
RIVERSIDE COLLEGE. Kingsway Campus Kingsway, WIDNES, WA8 7QQ
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · WIDNES
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