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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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Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings 2025-26

Interested in working in the care sector? This introductory course, taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus, is perfect for you!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services 2025-26

Thinking about joining the army? Or the navy? Considering becoming a police officer? Or fire fighter? If you're thinking about a career in the uniformed public services, this action-packed course is full of practical work and exciting trips that will prepare you for work in the industry.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 2025-26

The course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge to work in an early years setting.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 2025-26

Further your career in care with this Level 2 Health and Social Care course taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services 2025-26

This Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services course is ideal if you are thinking of pursuing a careers in policing, fire and rescue or any of the military services.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health & Social Care 2025-27

Take your career to the next level with this Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, in association with the University of Sunderland. This course provides a professional development opportunity for those working with young people in nurseries, primary schools, youth centres or similar settings.
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    2025-2026
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    Higher Education
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

This part time qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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NCFE Cache Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (2025-27)

Want a career in midwifery, child nursing, dental nursing or social work? It all starts with this level 3 care qualification at East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Distance Learning - Adverse Childhood Experiences (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

This distance learning course will help you develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), equipping you with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACE's in practice.
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    2024-2025
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Autism (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

This FREE distance learning course can be done from anywhere and gets you a full Level 2 certificate in Understanding Autism upon successful completion!
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning