Course Finder

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 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector 2025-26

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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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!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Award in Education and Training - Evening (January)

Get your introductory teaching qualification from East Durham College with this part-time teacher training course! Ideal for teachers, tutors and trainers new to the FE sector.
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    2025-2026
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    Vocational
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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!
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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 1 Certificate in An Introduction to the Hair OR Beauty Sector

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in Skin Tanning Techniques (Evening) November 2025

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.
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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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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.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning 2025-26

Want to train as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant? This part-time evening course is an ideal starting point.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching Learning 2025-26

Want to train as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant? This part-time evening course is an ideal starting point.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational

NCFE CACHE Level 4 Certificate for the Advanced Practitioner in Schools and Colleges

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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education