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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    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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    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 of Horse Care and Lunge.
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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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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

BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Animal Management

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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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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Horse Care January 2026

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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    2025-2026
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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 - Introduction to Animal Care 2025-26

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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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies (Equine) February 2026

C&G Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies
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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 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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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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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