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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C&G Level 2 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery

Learn how to make delicious treats and become a master baker in our Level 2 Patisserie and Confectionery course!
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 2 Diploma in Professional Cookery 2025-26

Our professional cookery course is the first step to becoming a top chef! Learn how to prepare and cook food in our state-of-the-art commercial kitchens.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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C&G Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery 2025-26

Develop your professional cookery skills and learn all about working in the Hospitality and Catering Industry with our Level 3 NVQ course!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floristry 2025-26

Looking to get started in floristry? Learn everything you need to know with this Level 2 floristry course, taught at EDC's Houghall Campus in Durham.
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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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C&G Level 2 Award in Barista Skills

During this course you will learn how to correctly set up and serve a variety of drinks using the traditional barista coffee machine. You will demonstrate all health and safety measures throughout, whilst using the coffee machine, you will prepare 7 different hot drinks ranging from a expresso to hot chocolate.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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C&G Level 2 Certificate In Hospitality and Catering Principles (Hospitality Services)

The Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Principles can help you get a job in the hospitality and catering industry or progress up the ladder if you are already working in the sector. There are options focussed on food and beverage service, and professional cookery.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 3 Certificate in General Patisserie and Confectionery

Become a master baker of tasty treats in our Level 3 course!
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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Level 1 Award in Creative Craft Floristry (Sept 2025 & Feb 2026)

This part-time course at Houghall in Durham will give you an insight into the career of floristry and covers basic aspects of floristry at beginners' level.
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    2025-2026
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Level 3 Access to HE Diploma (Animal Science) 2025-26

Whether you want to work as a zookeeper, animal care technician, veterinary nurse, kennel work or more, you can make it happen by unlocking your path to university with this Access to Higher Education course!
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    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 Ascentis 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.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education