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Young woman holding a painting brush and painting a wall. Other students are behind her in painting dungarees and also painting walls.

Level 1 Diploma in Painting and Decorating 2025-26

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.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

Young woman wearing a cap, working on pipes and checking the pressure.

Level 1 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation 2025-26

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 Technical Academy

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

Young woman painting another persons nails.

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques 2025-26

Learn how to perform facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicures and much more with this Level 2 Beauty course at East Durham College!

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

A student paying a mural on the wall of The Joker from Batman.

Level 2 Diploma in Painting and Decorating 2025-26

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.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

A man holding a blowtorch working on some copper pipes.

Level 2 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation 2025-26

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.

The Technical Academy

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - Sept 2025

Interest in a career in Beauty Therapy? If so this level 3 course is the way to get you there!

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

A young man using a blowtorch on copper pipes.

Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation 2025-26

The Level 3 Diploma in Plumbing Foundation is an advanced level course for those wishing to work as qualified plumbing and heating engineers.

The Technical Academy

2025-2026

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Full Time

Vocational

Level 2 Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Evening) November 2024

Whether you work in the beauty industry or just want to learn a new skill, this Level 2 tanning course is ideal for learning how to professionally apply spray tan.

Peterlee Campus

2024-2025

16 to 18
Adult Learner

Part Time

Vocational

Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology (Evening) Sept 2025

Thinking a career as a nail tech might be for you? This course provides a fantastic introduction to nail technology and is delivered part-time at our Peterlee campus beauty salon.

Peterlee Campus

2025-2026

Adult Learner

Part Time

Vocational

VTCT Level 2 Award in Eyelash and Eyebrow Treatments (Evening)

Whether you're brand new to the world of eye treatments or an existing beauty therapist wanting to upskill, this course in Lash and brow treatments is ideal for you!