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Level 1 Diploma in Introduction to Health, Social Care and Children's and Young People's Settings 2025-26

Interested in working in the care sector? This introductory course, taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus, is perfect for you!

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

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Level 2 Diploma for the Early Years Practitioner 2025-26

The course is designed to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding of babies and young children from birth to 7 years of age with applied knowledge to work in an early years setting.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

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Level 2 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care 2025-26

Further your career in care with this Level 2 Health and Social Care course taught at East Durham College's Peterlee campus.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

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Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Health & Social Care 2025-27

Take your career to the next level with this Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, in association with the University of Sunderland. This course provides a professional development opportunity for those working with young people in nurseries, primary schools, youth centres or similar settings.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

Adult Learner

Full Time

Higher Education

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T Level in Education & Childcare 2025-27

The T Level in Education and Childcare course is a new and exciting opportunity designed in partnership with employers in the sector. It promotes the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment or higher-level technical training or education.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18

Full Time

T Level

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T Level in Health 2025-27

Thinking of a career working in Health? This course is a new and exciting opportunity designed with employers in the sector to promote the knowledge and skills needed to progress into employment and higher-level technical training or education.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18

Full Time

T Level

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!

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

Adult Learner

Part Time

Higher Education

Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Primary Teaching) - Evening Sept 2025-26

You could go on to study a wide range of degrees at university with East Durham College's Access to HE diploma, taught part-time on an evening or daytime.