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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.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

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Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sport, Exercise & Fitness) 2025-26

This is a practical course, that also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

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.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science 2025-26

Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects like sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport Coaching & Development 2025-26

Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? This Level 3 in Sport and Coaching Development is based around the needs of your potential future employers'. You'll spend some time in the classroom, doing practical sessions in the sports complex and fields and then gain some real work experience working with our coaching company partners.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

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Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) Sports Coaching 2025-27

Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this two-year foundation degree programme, offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

Adult Learner

Full Time

Higher Education

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Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

Interested in becoming a qualified gym instructor? If so this is the perfect course for you! This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.

Peterlee Campus

2024-2025

Adult Learner

Part Time

Vocational

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Health & Social Care) - Evening Sept 2025-26

This part-time evening Access to Higher Education Diploma will help you go on to study a wide range of healthcare and nursing degrees at university.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Part Time

Higher Education

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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Nursing & Midwifery) - Evening or Daytime Sept 2025/26

You could go on to study a wide range of healthcare, nursing and midwifery degrees at university with East Durham College's Access to HE diploma. You may also progress to other related courses such as operating department practitioner, occupational health or social work, taught part-time on evenings or daytime.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

Adult Learner

Part Time

Higher Education

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Paramedic Science) - Evening Sept 2025-26

Are you interested in a career as a paramedic, an ambulance driver or an emergency care assistant? Then this is the course to start for you to kickstart your career path!