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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BHS Silver Challenge Award Horse Care Pathway

Silver challenge awards are a BHS (British Horse Society) qualification aimed at recreational riders/equestrians. It is split into 2 sections: About the Horse and About the Rider. This is the About the Horse section of the course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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BHS Silver Challenge Award Rider Pathway

Silver challenge awards are a BHS (British Horse Society) qualification aimed at recreational riders/equestrians. It is split into 2 sections: About the Horse and About the Rider.This is the About the Rider course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom (Stage 2)

This course is designed for people who have passed their stage 1 Horse care and are wanting to move onto stage 2 Horse care and lunge.
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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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BSc (Hons) Animal Management

Combine academic study with research-based learning in this one-year Animal Management Bachelor of Science Degree. This course is a top-up from the FdSc Animal Management Degree, but is also open to external applications with relevant qualifications.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
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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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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Horse Care

This 10 week course introduces you to the basics of horse care. It’s a great stepping-stone for people who are keen to work with horses, but don’t have previous experience.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 1 Award Introduction to Dog Grooming 2024-25

Unleashing your potential. This course provides students with an introduction to dog grooming and the legislation surrounding the profession. Students will gain skills in bathing, drying and overall coat maintenance of all coat types, with an emphasis on safe working practice and animal welfare.
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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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C&G Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging & Aerial Tree Pruning (formally CS40 & 41) 2024-25

This course covers both tree pruning (formally CS40); aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding, and aerial tree rigging (formally CS41).
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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 1 Award in Creative Craft Floristry (Sept 2025 & Feb 2026)

This part-time course at Houghall in Durham will give you an insight into the career of floristry and covers basic aspects of floristry at beginners' level.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational