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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    Adult Learner
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Level 1 Diploma in Carpentry and Joinery 2025-26

Level 1 Carpentry and Joinery focuses on developing practical hand skills and enhancing basic underpinning knowledge of relevant industrial processes and techniques.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing 2025-26

Interested in a career in Hairdressing? Then check out our Level 2 Diploma which will provide you with the essential skills required to kick start your career, as well as specialist training from our Lee Staffard Education Academy!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    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.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Women's Hairdressing 2025-26

The Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing course provides you with a range of specialist technical practical skills and knowledge which will prepare you for a career in hairdressing!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    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.
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    2025-2026
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    Higher Education
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NOCN Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Carpenters and Joiners (Diploma)

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!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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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.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    T Level
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C&G Level 2 Award in Cutting Men's Hair

This part time course in cutting men's hair is designed to provide you with an understanding of the basic skills you need to cut men's hair using uniform and graduated techniques.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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C&G Level 3 Diploma in Barbering - Sept 2025

This part time barbering course covers advanced hair cutting techniques, creative designs in the hair, cutting facial hair, hot towel shaving, facial massage and perming
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational