Course Finder

How to Apply

To apply for a course at EDC, use our course finder to find the perfect one for you! You can view all of our available courses below, or use our filtering system to search by location, age, subject area and more.

Just give the course you’re interested in a click, find the apply button, and submit your application when you’re ready.

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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Animal Care 2024-25

This 10 week course will cover the health and safety relevant to working with domestic animals. You will gain knowledge and practical skills in handling & husbandry of a range of small mammals and exotic species.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
trowel and pitchfork in mud.

C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Intro to Gardening

The aim of this 10-week course is to provide a safe introduction to the Horticulture sector. Giving you vital industry insight to help you make informed career decisions and allow you to progress to further qualifications and employment opportunities. We hope it will inspire you to grow and to continue learning.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Animal Behaviour and Welfare (City & Guilds)

This part-time course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand and identify normal and abnormal behaviour in a range of animals. You will examine how husbandry and feeding practices influence behaviour and the welfare of a range of animal species.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment - Application Near Water (PA6AW) 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. Learn how to prepare and use a hand held pesticide applicator.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (PA6) 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Handheld Leafblowers & Vacuums 2024-25

This course covers the use of handheld leaf blowers and vacuums, including pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and operating the machine to blow or collect vast amounts of leaves to its capacity.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers 2024-25

This NPTC course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a Brushcutter/Strimmer in a safe and competent manner.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters 2024-25

This course covers the use of hedgecutters, the range of machines, pre-start checks and basic maintenance, fuel mixing and basic pruning techniques and systems.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Ride-on Mowers 2024-25

This course covers the practical skills and knowledge required to operate a Ride-on-Mower machine.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (Pedestrian Controlled) 2024-25

This course covers the practical skills and knowledge required to operate a pedestrian mower.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational