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.

Person driving ride-on lawnmower through grass.

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 Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue 2024-25

This course covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, tree condition and working at height assessments, equipment and systems, tree climbing, aerial rescue by climbing suitability, rescue plan and implementation.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Lawnmower mowing grass.

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
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operation 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out powered pole pruner tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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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 Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness 2024-25

C&G Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Sept 2025

Time to sharpen up your skills with a Level 2 Diploma in Barbering at East Durham College! You're in good hands - this course is taught by highly experienced barbering professionals.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Students fitting animal boxes.

Level 2 Introduction to Native Wildlife (City & Guilds)

This course will cover the fundamental knowledge and skills you will need to understand and identify native wildlife. You will gain hands on practical skills in identification as well as what to do if you find an injured wild animal.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Person spraying pesticides into bush.

Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to enable the learner to understand the legislation and requirements of weed control (PA1).
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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 Technical Certificate in Floristry (Part Time) 2025-2027

Looking to get into floristry, but don't have the time for a full-time course? This part-time course programme is perfect for you, and runs over two years.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational