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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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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 Diploma in Music Performing & Production 2025-26
This qualification has been designed for students with an interest in music performance and/or music production who wish to explore and extend this interest through a full-time, immersive learning experience.
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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 Music Performing and Production 2025-26
If you love music, this is the course for you! Learn from highly experienced musicians, enhance your musical abilities and perform live on stage at our own theatre and gigs.
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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 Music Performance & Production 2025-26
This course is designed to prepare you for your journey into the music industry, whether as a performer, composer, producer or facilitator, or for higher education! You will lead on projects, and direct your attention towards your chosen key discipline.
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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 Music Technology Sept 2025
The level 1 programme is designed to provide you with an introduction to the knowledge and technical skills required in music production. Using a hands-on focus, learners will explore the basics of studio recording, effectively use different microphones to record live audio, and use digital audio software to record and mix tracks.
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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