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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 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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    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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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (Arboriculture Pathway) 2025-26

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

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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging & Aerial Tree Pruning (formally CS40 & 41) 2024-25

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).
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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 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Intro to Farming 2024-25

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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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Cows on field.

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 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper 2024-25

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.
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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 Award in the Safe Use of Stump Grinders 2024-25

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.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational