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The Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation offers an entry level course for those wishing to work toward becoming a qualified plumber. The course is a one-year full time program that includes training in the practical tool and fabrication skills required to install and maintain basic domestic plumbing systems.

The Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation offers an industry level course for those wishing to work toward becoming a qualified plumbing and heating engineer. The course is a one-year full time programme that includes training in the practical tool and fabrication skills required to install and maintain basic domestic plumbing systems.

Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, home to a wide variety of rare trees.

This course covers both tree pruning (formally CS40); aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding, and aerial tree rigging (formally CS41).

Functional Skills English workshop courses are designed to develop practical skills that will help you in life and the workplace. We offer a range of sessions throughout the week at different locations and are committed to helping our students achieve their goals.

Functional Skills courses are designed to develop practical skills that will help you in life and the workplace. The course is designed to help you progress at your own pace and develop your confidence in using a wide variety of skills. They allow you to independently develop employability skills in a positive and supportive environment. We offer a range of sessions throughout the week at different locations and are committed to helping our students achieve their goals.

This course is designed for any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate wood chippers.

This specialist course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the principles of best practice in maintaining and operating a stump grinder safely. This course is perfect for arborists looking to extend their current list of employable qualifications.

C&G Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

This qualification, formally known as CS30, is about the maintenance of a chainsaw and cross cutting trees is delivered through theory and practical sessions. The course covers safety features, preparing the chainsaw for use with correct fuel and lubrication and cross cutting timber accurately. This unit must be completed before progressing on the further chainsaw courses.