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 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.
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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 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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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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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.
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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
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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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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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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
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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
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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Stump Grinders 2024-25

This specialist course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the principles of best practice in maintaining and operating a stump grinder safely. This course is perfect for arborists looking to extend their current list of employable qualifications.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue 2024-25

This course covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, tree condition and working at height assessments, equipment and systems, tree climbing, aerial rescue by climbing suitability, rescue plan and implementation.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational