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 Veterinary Care Assistants 2025-26

Fancy a career as a veterinary nurse? This course combines together study at our Houghall campus with an extended placement in a veterinary surgery.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animals) 2025-26

Further your veterinary nursing qualification with this Level 3 programme. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply for professional registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational

C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies (Introduction to Dog Grooming) 2025-26

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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 Introduction to Dog Grooming 2024-25

Unleashing your potential. This course provides students with an introduction to dog grooming and the legislation surrounding the profession. Students will gain skills in bathing, drying and overall coat maintenance of all coat types, with an emphasis on safe working practice and animal welfare.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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Level 2 Certificate in Photography Sept 2025

Get snap-happy with EDC's fantastic photography course, taught part-time on an evening at our Peterlee campus to easily fit around your existing commitments.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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NCFE Level 1 Award in Photography

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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational