EDC Upcoming Courses for Adults

Want to learn something new, increase your skills, meet some new people or improve your career prospects? Get started with our fantastic range of part-time courses - many of which are free & available exclusively for adults! See the list below.

East Durham College provides training and education to more adults from County Durham than any other further education provider in the North East - and nearly 50% more than the next largest provider.

This page is updated as new information becomes available, so please check back regularly to see what's available. New adult courses generally start in September, January and around Easter time each year.

You can also click here to check out our Courses for Adults Guide >> for an overview of all the part-time and full-time courses planned from Sept 2025 to July 2026, which adult learners can enrol on.

You can register your interest by using the short form below or by clicking through to the course you are interested in and clicking Apply Now.

Course Fees & Funding

Concerned about funding your course? Don't be - there's loads of support available from the college!

If you earn under £25,000 you can study the vast majority of our Level 1, 2 and 3 courses completely FREE of charge*, and if you earn over this threshold, you can also pay in instalments for Level 1/Level 2 courses, or use the Advanced Learner Loan to fund Level 3 courses.

Some courses are even completely FREE for everyone*, so make sure you have a good look below to find the right course for you!

Please see our Course Fees & Funding page on the website for more information.

*subject to postcode eligibility and/or personal circumstances. 

Accountancy Courses (Peterlee Campus)

We've crunched the numbers - our part-time accountancy courses are definitely the best way to kickstart or further your future career in accountancy!

Here's what's available:

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Bookkeeping AAT - Part TimeMon, 9.30am-12pm, Blended Onsite & OnlineSeptember 202512 weeks£600*
Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting AAT - Part TimeMon, 9.30am-12pm, Blended Onsite & OnlineSeptember 20251 year£883*
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (AAT) - Part TimeTues, 5:00PM to 8:30PM, Blended Onsite & OnlineSeptember 20251 year£2,573*
Level 3 Certificate in Bookkeeping (AAT) - Part Time Tues, 5:00PM to 8:30PM, Blended Onsite & OnlineMarch 2026TBC£900*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Access to Higher Education (Peterlee Campus & Houghall Campus)

Access to HE is all about getting you to university - if you missed the chance to go the first time around, it's never too late thanks to Access! We run a wide variety of Access courses at our Peterlee campus and also specialist land-based courses at our Houghall campus. Here's the full list:

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Access to HE Diploma (Nursing & Midwifery) - Part Time (Peterlee)Tues & Thurs, 9AM-12:15PM OR 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Paramedic Science) - Part Time (Peterlee)Tues & Thurs, 6PM to 9PMSeptember 20251 year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Radiography) - Part Time (Peterlee)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Primary Teaching) - Part Time (Peterlee)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Physio & Sports Therapy) - Part Time (Peterlee)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Science) - Part Time (Peterlee)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science - Houghall) - Part Time (Houghall)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science - Houghall) - Part Time (Houghall)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,199*
Access to HE Diploma (Computing) Part Time (Peterlee)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 2025 - TBC1 Year£3,199*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Agriculture - Houghall Campus (Durham)

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Introduction to Farming - Part TimeThurs, 5:30 to 8:30PMSeptember 202510 WeeksFREE*
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 Year£1,080*
Level 3 Advanced Tech Diploma in Agriculture - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 Year£1,620*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Animal Care - Houghall Campus (Durham)

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Introduction to Animal Care - Part TimeThurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202510 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Zoo & Exotic Husbandry - Part TimeThurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202516 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Animal Behaviour & Welfare - Part TimeThurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202516 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Introduction to Native Wildlife - Part TimeThurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202516 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,891.00*
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20252 yearsTBC*
Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science - Houghall) - Part Time (Houghall)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£5,197*
Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science - Houghall) - Part Time (Houghall)Tues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£5,197*
Level 4-5 Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20252 years£8,750/yr (Loan Available)
BSc (Hons) Animal Management - One Year Top-Up - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£8,750 (Loan Available)

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Arboriculture (Tree Surgery) - Houghall Campus (Durham)

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry & Arboriculture - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20252 years£11,356*
Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture - Part TimeFriday, 1PM-7PMNovember 202516 weeks£4,425 (Loan Available)

In addition, we provide training and qualifications in a number of specialist short courses covering chainsaws, climbing, felling, rigging and chipper training and assessment for individuals and businesses.

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Art, Design & Creative Craft  - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Creative Craft (Textiles) Level 1 Award - Part TimeTues, 5-8.30PMSept 2025 & Jan 202612 weeksFREE*
Creative Craft (Textiles) Level 2 Certificate - Part TimeThurs, 5-8.30PMSept 2025 & Jan 202616 WeeksFREE*
Level 2 Art & Design - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,380*
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice, Art, Design & Communication - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,620*
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design & Communication - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£3,240*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Barbering & Hairdressing - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair Sector - Part TimeFri, 9AM-12PM5 September 2025 & 16 January 202620 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Award in Cutting Men's Hair - Part Time3 hours per week, Mon 9AM-12PMSeptember 2025/ Jan & April 202610 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering - Part TimeTues, daytime9 September 20251 year£1,673*
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering - Part TimeWeds, daytime10 September 20251 year£3,216
Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair Sector - Full TimeVaries (10 hours over 3 days)September 20251 year£1,292*
Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - Full TimeVaries (11 hours over 3 days)September 20251 year£1,673*
Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - Full TimeVaries (11 hours over 3 days)September 20251 year£3,203*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Beauty Therapy - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Beauty Sector - Part TimeMon, 9AM-12PM1 September 2025 & 12 January 202620 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Award in Makeup - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-9PMNovember 20257 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Award in Eyelash & Eyebrow Treatments - Part TimeThurs, 5.30PM-8.30PM2 October 202510 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Award in Skin Tanning Techniques - Part TimeWed, 5.30PM-9PMNovember 20254 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PM9 September 202518 weeks£471*
Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Beauty Sector - Full TimeVaries (10 hours of 3 days)September 20251 year£1,292*
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques - Full TimeVaries (11 hours over 3 days)September 20251 year£1,673*
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - Full TimeVaries (11 hours over 3 days)September 20251 year£3,339*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Bricklaying - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Bricklaying - Part TimeTues, 5PM-8PMSeptember 202512 weeksFREE*
Level 1 Award in Bricklaying - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-8PMSeptember 202512 weeksFREE*
Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying - Full TimeVariousSeptember 20251 year£1,292*
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying - Full TimeVariousSeptember 20251 year£2,833.50*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Business - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 3 Diploma in Business, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20252 years£2,586.65/yr*

*Financial support may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Carpentry & Joinery - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Carpentry & Joinery - Part TimeTuesdays, 5PM-8PMSeptember 202512 weeksFREE*
Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Carpentry & Joinery - Part TimeThursdays, 5PM-8PMSeptember 202512 weeksFREE*
Level 1 Award in Carpentry & Joinery - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-8PMSeptember 202512 weeksFREE*
Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,292*
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£2,833.50*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Childcare

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Award in Caring for Children - Part TimeThursday eveningsSeptember 2025, January 2026, April 20268 weeksFREE*
Level 1 Award in Introduction to Early Years Settings - Part TimeThursday eveningsJanuary 20268 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeks£675*
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties - Part TimeThursday eveningsSeptember 2025, January 202612 weeksFREE*
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeks£1,417.50
Level 4 Certificate Early Years Practitioner - Part time September 202532 weeksTBC
Level 4 Certificate Advanced Practitioner in Schools - Part Time September 202532 weeksTBC

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Computing & ICT - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Essential Digital Skills - Part TimeVariesVariesVariesFREE*
Level 1 IT & Digital Skills Certificates - Part TimeTue or Thurs, 5.30PM-8.30PMSeptember 202520-30 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Technical Diploma in IT - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,080*
Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20252 years£3,240*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Cookery & Hospitality - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Award in Barista Skills - Part TimeTue, 5PM-9PMSeptember 20255 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie & Confectionery - Part TimeTues, 4PM-9PMSeptember 202515 weeksFREE*
Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie & Confectionery - Part TimeTues, 2PM-9PMJanuary 202623 weeks£1,645*
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,314*
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£3,237*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Counselling - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Part TimeTues, 6PM to 9PMSeptember 202514 weeksFREE*
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills - Part TimeTues, 5:45PM to 9PMSeptember 202523 weeks£810*
Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling - Part TimeTues, DaytimeSeptember 20252 years£5,665/yr (Loan Available)

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Creative Media Production - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,440*
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1,800*
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£3,420*

*Financial support may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Dog Grooming - Houghall Campus (Durham)

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Foundation Introduction to Dog Grooming - Part TimeTBCSeptember, January, April10£553*
City & Guide Level 2 Certificate in Dog Grooming Assistants - Part Time (no direct entry, must complete Level 1)TBCSeptember, March20TBC
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming - Part Time (no direct entry, must complete Level 2)TBCWhen Level 2 completes1 yearTBC

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) - Part TimeVariousVariousVariousFREE

Electrical Installation - The Technical Academy (Peterlee Industrial Estate)

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation - Full TimeApprox. 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,458*
Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation - Full TimeApprox. 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,377*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Engineering - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) - Full TimeApprox. 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2,820*
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) - Full TimeApprox. 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2,100*
BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering - Part TimeApprox. 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£TBC*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Floristry - Houghall Campus (Durham)

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Award in Creative Craft Floristry - Part TimeWed or Thur, 6PM-9PM or Fri, 1:15PM-4:15PMSeptember 2025, February 202615 weeks£240*
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry - Part TimeTues or Wed, 6PM-9PM or Fri, 9:15AM-12:15PMSeptember 2025, February 202615 weeks£1,080*
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry - Full TimeApprox. 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,080*
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry- Part TimeApprox. 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20252 years£1,620*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

GCSE & Functional Skills Maths/English - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
GCSE English - Part TimeTBCSeptember 20251 yearFREE
Functional Skills English - Part TimeVaries, 1PM-3:30PMVariousVariousFREE
GCSE Maths - Part TimeTBCSeptember 20251 yearFREE
Functional Skills Maths - Part TimeVaries, 1PM-3:30PMVariousVariousFREE
Functional Skills Maths (Fast Track) - Part Time9AM-4PMJune 20251 weekFREE
Functional Skills English (Fast Track) - Part Time9AM-4PMJune 20251 weekFREE

Healthcare - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health - Part TimeTues, 5.30PM-8.30PMSeptember 202518 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Certificate in Health & Social Care - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-8PMSeptember 202510 weeksFREE*
Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health & Social Care - Part TimeVaries, approx 13 hours over 2 daysSeptember 20252 years£7,777/yr (Loan Available)

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Horse Care (Equine) - Houghall Campus, Durham

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Introduction to Horse Care - Part TimeMon, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202510 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Horse Care & Management - Part TimeTBC, 5:30-8:30PMSeptember 202516 weeksFREE*
British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 1 - Care - Part TimeMon, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 20258 weeks£250
British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 - Care & Lunge - Part TimeTues, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202510 weeks£487
British Horse Society (BHS) Silver Challenge Award Horse Care Pathway - Part TimeMon, 6.30PM-8.30PMSeptember 20256 weeks£200
British Horse Society (BHS) Silver Challenge Award Rider Pathway - Part TimeMon, 5.30PM-6.30PMSeptember 20256 weeks£173
Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies (Horse Care) - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,842*
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£,1891*
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Equine Management - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£4,425*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Horticulture - Houghall Campus, Durham

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Introduction to Gardening - Part TimeFri or Sat, 1PM-4PMSeptember 202510 weeksFREE*
Level 1 Introduction to Gardening - Part TimeFri or Sat, 1PM-4PMJanuary 202610 weeksFREE*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Land & Wildlife (Countryside Pathway) - Houghall Campus, Durham

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Land & Wildlife - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,906.50*
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Land & Wildlife Management - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£4,244*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Motor Vehicle Maintenance - The Technical Academy (Peterlee Industrial Estate)

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Systems (Vehicle Mechanic) - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,038*
Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year870*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Music - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Award in Music Technology - Part TimeTuesdays, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 2025, January 202616 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Certificate in Music Technology - Part TimeThursdays, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202520 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Diploma in Music Performing & Production - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,440*
Level 3 Diploma in Music Performing & Production - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,800*
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£3,420*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Painting & Decorating - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Diploma in Painting & Decorating - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,292*
Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2,833.50*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Performing Arts - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,530*
Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,800*
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£3,420*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Photography - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Award in Photography - Part TimeTues, 5:30-8:30PMSeptember 2025, January 202612 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Certificate in Photography - Part TimeThurs, 5:30-8:30PMSeptember 202520 weeks£360*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Plumbing - The Technical Academy, Peterlee Industrial Estate

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,422*
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,764*
Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation - Full TimeTBCTBC1 yearTBC

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Sport - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing - Part TimeTues or Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 2025, February 202618 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition & Health - Part TimeTues, 5.30PM-8.30PMSeptember 202518 weeksFREE*
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Sports Coaching - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20252 years£7,777/yr (Loan Available)

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Teaching Support & Teacher Training - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 in Preparing to Work in Schools - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-9PMSeptember 20258 weeksFREE*
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeksTBC
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeks£675*
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeks£1,417.50*
Level 3 Education & Training - Part Time at HoughallWed, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202514 weeks£234*
Level 5 Apprenticeship in Teaching - Part TimeVaries, 3hrs/weekSeptember 202518 monthsOn Request

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Travel & Tourism - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Certificate in Travel & Tourism (Business & Tourism Operations) - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£720*
Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2,429*
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£4,027*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Uniformed Public Services - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,110*
Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1,620*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

Veterinary Nursing - Houghall Campus, Durham

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistants - Full TimeVaries, 6 hrs/twice a week + placement hoursSeptember 20251 year£2,147*
Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animals) - Full TimeVaries, block training with placementSeptember 20252 years£11,356*

*Financial support/no fees may be available depending on your individual circumstances. See our Course Fees & Funding page for more info.

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