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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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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    Vocational
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Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Intro to Farming 2024-25

This 10 week course will cover the health & safety relevant to working with livestock and introduction to production livestock management. The course will combine theory and practical.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 1 Award in Photography

Our Level 1 photography course includes two core units covering using a camera to capture creative images and digital image manipulation.
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    2025-2026
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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper 2024-25

This course is designed for any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate wood chippers.
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    2024-2025
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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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    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 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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    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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Stump Grinders 2024-25

This specialist course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the principles of best practice in maintaining and operating a stump grinder safely. This course is perfect for arborists looking to extend their current list of employable qualifications.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational