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 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services 2025-26

Thinking about joining the army? Or the navy? Considering becoming a police officer? Or fire fighter? If you're thinking about a career in the uniformed public services, this action-packed course is full of practical work and exciting trips that will prepare you for work in the industry.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture 2025-26

Start your career in agriculture with East Durham College's Level 2 Agriculture course, taught at our Houghall campuses' state-of-the-art farming facility in Durham.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture 2025-26

Whether you want to drive tractors, learn how to grow crops, study soil science or anything else agriculture, there's no better place to learn than at EDC's Houghall campus!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services 2025-26

This Level 3 Diploma for Entry to the Uniformed Services course is ideal if you are thinking of pursuing a careers in policing, fire and rescue or any of the military services.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Intro to Farming 2025-26

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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    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 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 of Competence in Tractor Driving and Related Operations 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required for the safe and competent operation of a tractor.
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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 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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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
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Distance Learning - Counselling Skills (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

In this 15 week course you'll learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also learn about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning