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 and when we receive information about new courses, 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 2024 to July 2025 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 1 Introduction to Bookkeeping (AAT) - Part TimeTues, 5PM-7PMSept 2024, Jan 2025 & Apr 202510 WeeksFREE
Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting AAT (Evening) - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 20241 Year£882.50*
Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Accounting AAT (Day) - Part TimeTBC, 9:30AM to 4:15PMSeptember 20251 year£882.50*
Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (AAT) - Part TimeTBC, 9:30AM to 4:15PMSeptember 20251 year£2,573*

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

Access to Higher Education (Peterlee 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 too. Here's the full list:

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Access to HE Diploma (Health & Social Care) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,384*
Access to HE Diploma (Nursing & Midwifery) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 9AM-12:15PM OR 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,384*
Access to HE Diploma (Paramedic Science) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM to 9PMSeptember 20251 year£3,384*
Access to HE Diploma (Radiography) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 year£3,384*
Access to HE Diploma (Primary Teaching) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 year£3,384*
Access to HE Diploma (Physio & Sports Therapy) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,384*
Access to HE Diploma (Science) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3,384*
Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3384*
Access to HE Diploma (Veterinary Science) - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 6PM-9PMSeptember 20251 Year£3384*

*Access to Higher Education courses can be funded by the Advanced Learner Loan, or may even be free depending on your personal 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 8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, April 202510 WeeksFREE
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 Year£1843.50*
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£4,425*
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Agriculture - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£6,931*

*Financial support 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, 5:30 to 8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, April 202510 weeksFREE
Level 2 Zoo & Exotic Husbandry - Part TimeTBCMon 2nd September 202416 weeksFREE
Level 2 Animal Behaviour & Welfare - Part TimeTBCMon, 2nd Sept 202416 weeksFREE
Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies (Animal Care) - Full TimeVariesMon, 2nd Sept 20241 year£1845.50
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care - Full TimeVariesMon, 2nd Sept 20241 year£1843.50
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management - Full TimeVariesMon, 2nd Sept 20241 year£4425
Level 4-5 Animal Management Foundation Degree (FdSc) - Full TimeVariesMon, 16th Sept 20242 years£8750/yr

*Financial support 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 TimeVariesMon 2nd September 20242 years£11,356
Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture - Part TimeFriday, 1PM-7PMFri 8th November 202416 weeks£4,425
Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture - Part TimeFriday, 1PM-7PMNovember 202516 weeks£4,425

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

Art & Design - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Creative Craft (Textiles) Level 1 - Part TimeTues, 5-8PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 202510 weeksFREE
Sewing & Textiles (Level 2) - Part TimeWed, 4:30PM-8PMSept 2024/Jan 202516 weeksFREE
Level 1 Art & Design - Full TimeThurs, 5PM-8PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, April 20247 weeksFREE
Level 2 Art & Design - Full TimeVariesMon 2nd September 20241 year£1838.50
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice, Art, Design & Communication - Full TimeVariesMon 2nd September 20241 year£3345

*Financial support 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
Barbering Short Back & Sides - Part TimeMon, 9AM-4:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 20252 weeksFREE
Barbering Fading Skills - Part TimeMon, 9AM-4:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 20252 weeksFREE
Level 2 Diploma in Barbering - Part TimeVariesSeptember 20247 weeks£1800.50
Level 3 Diploma in Barbering - Part TimeVariesSeptember 20241 yearTBC
Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair Sector - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20241 year£1381.50
Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20241 year£1785.50
Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20241 year£3345

*Financial support 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
Eyebrow Lamination & Lash Lift - Part TimeWed, 5:30PM-9PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 20254 weeksFREE
Lava Shell & Bamboo Massage - Part TimeWed, 5:30PM-9PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 20254 weeksFREE
Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology - Part TimeWed, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202518 weeks£545.50
Level 3 Diploma in Nail Technology Studies - Part TimeMon, 9:30AM-6PMSeptember 202518 weeks£2583
Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Beauty Sector - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1381.50
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1785.50
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£3345

*Financial support 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
DIY Bricklaying & Paving for Homeowners - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 5PM-8PM10 Sept 2024, 10 Dec 2024, 25 March 2512 weeksFREE
Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1411.50
Level 2 Diploma in Bricklaying - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£2833.50

*Financial support 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
Business for Beginners Level 1 AAT - Part TimeWed, 5PM-7PMSeptember 202510 weeksFREE
Level 3 Diploma in Business, Enterprise & Entrepreneurship - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20252 years£2586.65/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
DIY Carpentry & Joinery for Homeowners - Part TimeTuesdays, 5PM-8PM10 Sept 2024, 10 Dec 2024, 25 March 202512 weeksFREE
DIY Carpentry & Joinery for Homeowners - Part TimeThursdays, 5PM-8PM11 Sept 2024, 11 Dec 2024, 26th March 202512 weeksFREE
Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry & Joinery - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£1411.50
Level 2 Diploma in Site Carpentry - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£2833.50

*Financial support 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
Digital Functional Skills - Part TimeVariesVariesVariesFREE
Level 1 Computer Programming for Beginners - Part TimeFri, 10AM-12PMSept 202510 weeksFREE
Level 2 Computer Programming for Beginners - Part TimeFri, 1PM-3PMSept 202510 weeksFREE
Level 2 Technical Diploma in IT - Full TimeVariesSept 20251 yearTBC
Level 3 National Certificate in Computing - Full TimeVariesSept 20251 year£946
Level 3 Diploma in IT - Full TimeVariesSept 20251 year£3345
     

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

Cookery - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie & Confectionery - Part TimeTBC, 4PM-9PMSept 2024 and Jan 202520 weeks£3345
Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie & Confectionery - Part TimeTBC, 2PM-9PMSept 202536 weeks£1645
Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery - Full TimeVariesSept 20251 year£1783.50
Level 3 Diploma in Professional Cookery - Full TimeVariesSept 20251 year£3345

*Financial support 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 1 Mental Health - Part TimeWed, 5:30PM-8:30PMSept 202514 weeksFREE
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills - Part TimeTues, 6PM to 9PM10th Sept 2024 & Jan 202514 weeksFREE
Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills - Part TimeWed, 5:45PM to 9PM18th Sept 2024 & Jan 202523 weeks£950
Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling - Part TimeTues, DaytimeSeptember 20252 years£5500/yr

*Financial support 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£2501
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£4670
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media Production & Technology - Full TimeVariesSeptember 20251 year£2725

*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 Award in Land-Based Studies (Foundation Dog Grooming) - Part TimeTBCTBCTBCTBC
Level 2 Certificate for Dog Grooming Assistant - Part TimeTBCTBCTBCTBC
City & Guilds Level 3 Diploma in Dog Grooming - Part TimeTBCTBCTBCTBC

*Financial support 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 - 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£1813.50
Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Electrical Installation - Full TimeApprox 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£3345

*Financial support 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 1 Certificate in EngineeringVariesSeptember 20251 year£1645
Level 2 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence)Approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1365
BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Technical Knowledge)Approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£5421
C&G Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge)Approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£3345
BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Year 1)Approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2348

*Financial support 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 TimeTues or Wed, 6PM-9PMTues, 17th Sept 2024/Feb 202515 weeks£335
Level 1 Award in Creative Craft Floristry - Part TimeFri, 1:15PM-4:15PMTues, 17th Sept 2024/Feb 202515 weeks£335
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry - Part TimeTues or Wed, 6PM-9PMSept 2024/Feb 202515 weeksTBC
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry - Part TimeFri, 9:15AM-12:15PMSept 2024/Feb 202515 weeksTBC
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry - Full TimeApprox 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1843.50
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry- Part TimeApprox 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20252 year£4425

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

GCSE & Functional Skills - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
GCSE English - Part TimeFri, 6PM-8:30PMSeptember 20251 yearFREE
Functional Skills English - Part TimeVaries, 1PM-3:30PMSeptember 2024/251 yearFREE
GCSE Maths - Part TimeFri, 6PM-8:30PMSeptember 20251 yearFREE
Functional Skills Maths - Part TimeVaries, 1PM-3:30PMSeptember 2024/251 yearFREE
Functional Skills Maths (Fast Track)9AM-4PMJune 20251 weekFREE
Functional Skills English (Fast Track)9AM-4PMJune 20251 weekFREE

Healthcare - Peterlee Campus

CourseDays/TimesStart DateNo. Of WeeksCost
Level 1 Introduction to Health & Social Care - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-8PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 20258 weeksFREE
Level 2 Award in Nutrition & Health - Part TimeWed, 2PM-5PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 202518 weeksFREE
Level 2 Certificate in Health & Social Care - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-8PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 202510 weeksFREE
Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health & Social Care - Part TimeVaries, approx 13 hours over 2 daysSeptember 20252 years£8750/yr
Level 4 Healthcare Science Associate - Part TimeTBC, 6 hours/twice a weekSeptember 20251 yearTBC
Level 5 Healthcare Assistant Practitioner (HTQ Approved) - Part TimeTBC, 6 hours/twice a weekSeptember 20252 yearsTBC

*Financial support 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 TimeTues, 5:30PM-8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 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-8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 20258 weeks£250
British Horse Society (BHS) Stage 2 - Care & Lunge - Part TimeTues, 5:30PM-8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 202510 weeks£468
Level 1 Diploma in Land-Based Studies (Horse Care) - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1845.50
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1843.50
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Equine Management - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£4425

*Financial support 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 TimeTues, Fri or Sat, 1PM-4PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, April 202510 weeksFREE
Level 2 Practical Horticulture - Part TimeTues, 1PM-4PMSept 2024, Jan 202515 weeks£2176

*Financial support 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£1843.50
Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Land & Wildlife Management - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£4425
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land & Wildlife Management - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£6931

*Financial support 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 Maintenance (Vehicle Technician) - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1375
Level 1 Diploma in Vehicle Systems (Vehicle Mechanic) - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1373.50
Level 2 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2795.50
Level 2 Certificate in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£908
Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Principles - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£5421
C&G Level Award in Vehicle Systems MaintenanceTuesdays & Thursdays, 5-8PM10th September 2024, 10th December 2024, 25 March 202512 weeksFREE
C&G Level 2 Award in Safe Maintenance of Electric & Hybrid VehiclesTBCDecember 2024, March 2025, June 20256 weeks£149

*Financial support 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 TimeTues & Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMVaries7 weeksFREE
Level 2 Certificate in Music Technology - Part TimeTues & Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMVaries8 weeksFREE
Level 2 Diploma in Music Performing & Production - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£3752
Level 3 Diploma in Music Performing & Production - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£7172
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£4184

*Financial support 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£1411.50
Level 2 Diploma in Painting & Decorating - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2833.50

*Financial support 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 daysMon 2nd Sept 20241 year£2501
Level 3 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysMon 2nd Sept 20241 year£4670
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysMon 2nd Sept 20241 year£2725

*Financial support 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, 5:30-8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025, Apr 202510 weeksFREE
Level 2 Certificate in Photography - Part TimeTues, 5:30-8:30PMThurs, 12th Sept 202420 weeks£462.50

*Financial support 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£1406.50
Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£1867.50
Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£3345

*Financial support 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 Award in Circuit Instructor Training - Part TimeTues or Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025 and Apr 20254 weeksFREE
Level 2 Award in Group Cycling Instructor Training - Part TimeTues or Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMOct 2024, Jan 2025 and Apr 20254 weeksFREE
Level 2 Award in Kettlebell Instructor Training - Part TimeTues or Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025 and Apr 20253 weeksFREE
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing - Part TimeTues or Thurs, 5:30PM-8:30PMSept 2024, Jan 2025 and Apr 202518 weeksTBC
Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Sports Coaching - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20252 years£8750/yr

*Financial support 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-9PMSept 2024, Jan 2025 and Apr 20258 weeksFREE
Level 1 Award in an Introduction to Working or Volunteering in Early Years Settings - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-9PMSept 2024, Jan 2025 and Apr 20258 weeksFREE
Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeksTBC
Level 2 in Understanding Specific Learning Needs - Part TimeTBC, 5:30PM-8:30PMSeptember 202514 weeksFREE
Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeksTBC
Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning - Part TimeTues, 5PM-9PMSeptember 202532 weeksTBC
Level 3 Education & Training - Part TimeWed, 5:30PM-8:30PMJanuary 202514 weeksTBC
Level 5 Apprenticeship in Teaching - Part TimeVaries, 3hrs/weekSeptember 202518 monthsOn Request

*Financial support 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
Level 1 Certificate in Exploring the Aviation Industry - Part TimeThurs, 5PM-8PM9th Sept 2024, 22nd Jan 202512 weeksFREE
Certificate in Travel & Tourism (Business & Tourism Operations) - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£728.50
Level 3 Introductory Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2573
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Travel & Tourism - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£4029

*Financial support 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£1099.50
Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services - Full TimeVaries, approx 16 hours over 3 daysSeptember 20251 year£2578

*Financial support 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£2451.50
Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animals) - Full TimeVaries, block training with placementSeptember 20252 years£11,356

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

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