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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    Vocational
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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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    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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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sport, Exercise & Fitness) 2025-26

This is a practical course, that also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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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 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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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport Coaching & Development 2025-26

Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? This Level 3 in Sport and Coaching Development is based around the needs of your potential future employers'. You'll spend some time in the classroom, doing practical sessions in the sports complex and fields and then gain some real work experience working with our coaching company partners.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science 2025-26

Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects like sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
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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) Sports Coaching 2025-27

Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this two-year foundation degree programme, offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.
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    2025-2026
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    Higher Education
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C&G Level 2 Award in Cutting Mens 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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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational