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 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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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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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    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 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 Zoo and Exotic Animal Husbandry (City & Guilds)

This part-time course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to understand and care for a range of exotic and zoo animals, from commonly kept reptiles to zoo species. You will examine the biological differences between species and develop husbandry skills to work with a wide range of reptiles and exotic mammals.
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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 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry (Part Time) 2025-2027

Serious about a career in floristry? Make it happen with our level 3 course, taught part-time at our Houghall campus in Durham.
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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 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out tasks in operations using a chainsaw from a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) 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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out felling and processing medium size trees over 380mm and up to 760mm 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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Individual Windblown Trees 2024-25

Individuals who operate and carry out tasks in dealing with individual windblown trees 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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 4 Diploma In Arboriculture

The Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture is designed for those people working in arboriculture, in both the public and private sectors, to complement their training and experience, and to provide evidence of their knowledge of arboriculture.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
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Refresher Course in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting 2024-25

This course covers the first chainsaw unit by a chainsaw operator in the arboriculture industry.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational