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 2 Award in Cutting Mens Hair

This part time course in cutting men's hair is designed to provide you with an understanding of the basic skills you need to cut men's hair using uniform and graduated techniques.
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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 Diploma in Barbering - Sept 2025

This part time barbering course covers advanced hair cutting techniques, creative designs in the hair, cutting facial hair, hot towel shaving, facial massage and perming
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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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Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to the Hair OR Beauty Sector

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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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 in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Fancy a career in counselling? If so this is the perfect course for you! This course will allow current employees develop into counselling, helping and mentoring roles.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills March 2025

The course is suitable for professionals employed in education, welfare or social services wishing to develop a counselling, helping, mentoring role.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Develop more advanced counselling skills. This course is an ideal qualification for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling 2025-27

This course will provide an understanding of the theory, skills and expertise required to work as a professional Counsellor as well as providing progression to higher levels of study in this subject at degree level.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Higher Education