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Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery focuses on developing practical hand skills and enhancing basic underpinning knowledge of relevant industrial processes and techniques.

This course is designed for students new to the construction sector and who have an interest in painting and decorating, providing a basic introduction to decorating skills.

This Level 2 course will help you perfect skills such as applying paint materials by brush and roller, standard wallpapers to non-complex walls, decorative finishes and paint materials by HVLP spray. The main focus of the level 2 programme is to enhance skills, knowledge and behaviours ready for industry. Sessions will be delivered in both a workshop environment (for practical work) and a classroom environment (for theory work). Also incorporated into the study programme will be maths & English, tutorial, work experience, academic tutorial and relevant trips & guest visits.

Want a career in the carpentry and joinery trade? Want to develop your skills to recognised industrial standards? If so, this could be the perfect course for you!

Learn to look after a wide range of animals at our amazing animal care centre in our Houghall Campus's dedicated Animal Care Unit!

Combine academic study with work-based learning in this two-year Animal Management Foundation Degree. Study at a local partner college, undertake work-based learning opportunities in both years and have the option to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelors degree with a third year of study at East Durham College. This course is subject to final requirements.

This T Level in Animal Management and Behaviour has been developed with experts and employers within the animal sector to ensure you learn the skills and knowledge to progress into a rewarding career. Develop your practical skills at our on-site animal unit and farm, and expand your theory on animal management and behaviours.

This T Level in Animal Management and Science has been developed with experts and employers within the animal sector to ensure you learn the skills and knowledge to progress into a rewarding career. Develop your practical skills at our land-based campus, working with over 70 species in our on-site animal unit and farm, and expand your knowledge of animal management and science.

Combine academic study with research-based learning in this one-year Animal Management Bachelor of Science Degree. This course is a top-up from the FdSc Animal Management Degree, but is also open to external applications with relevant qualifications.

This 10 week course will cover the health and safety relevant to working with domestic animals. You will gain knowledge and practical skills in handling & husbandry of a range of small mammals and exotic species.