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BTEC Level 2 in Land & Wildlife Management (Technical Diploma in Countryside Pathway) 2025-26
This practical hands-on course is perfect for you if you want to pursue a career working within the countryside and wildlife sector. It is an ideal qualification if you are intending to progress directly to employment within the countryside sector or on to a countryside apprenticeship.
Houghall Campus
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2025-2026
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16 to 18 -
Adult Learner
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Full Time
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Vocational
BTEC Level 3 in Land & Wildlife Management (National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Pathway) 2025-26
This course will help you develop a comprehensive overview of the countryside, wildlife and conservation industry. It encompasses practical techniques, technical skills and core knowledge.
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2025-2026
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16 to 18
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Adult Learner
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Full Time
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Vocational
Level 2 Art and Design 2025-26
This programme provides a well-rounded approach to both visual art techniques, and the Art and Design industry. You will gain experience across a range of 2D and 3D art in a range of media.
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2025-2026
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16 to 18
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Adult Learner
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Full Time
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Vocational
Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (Arboriculture Pathway) 2025-26
Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, home to a wide variety of rare trees.
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2025-2026
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16 to 18
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Adult Learner
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Full Time
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Vocational
Level 3 Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication 2025-26
This programme is designed to help you extend your understanding of the art & design industry, whilst developing your skills across a range of media.
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2025-2026
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16 to 18
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Adult Learner
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Full Time
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Vocational
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Practice Art, Design and Communication 2025-26
This programme is designed to help you extend your understanding of the Art & Design industry, whilst developing your skills across a range of media.
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2025-2026
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16 to 18
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Adult Learner
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Full Time
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Vocational
C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Wildlife & Conservation January 2026
This 10 week course includes aspects of plant establishment, propagation and maintenance. Students will be taught the fundamentals of getting plants started from seeds and cuttings, in both woody and non-woody plants as well as preparing the soil to create ideal conditions for plant growth.
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2025-2026
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Adult Learner
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Part Time
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Vocational
C&G Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging & Aerial Tree Pruning (formally CS40 & 41) 2024-25
This course covers both tree pruning (formally CS40); aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding, and aerial tree rigging (formally CS41).
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2024-2025
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Adult Learner
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Part Time
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Vocational
Level 1 Award in Creative Craft (Textiles)
The course is a Level 1 Award in Creative Craft with the emphasis on sewing and textiles, delivered over two evenings per week for six weeks. A range of sewing and textiles areas will be introduced through short projects that build into a portfolio
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2025-2026
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Adult Learner
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Part Time
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Vocational
Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper 2024-25
This course is designed for any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate wood chippers.
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2024-2025
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Adult Learner
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Part Time
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Vocational