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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 2 Certificate of Competence in Felling Small Trees up to 380mm 2024-25

This qualification is for individuals who operate chainsaws as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to fell small trees up to 380mm safely and to industry standards in line with current legislation.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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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
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness 2024-25

C&G Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Diploma in Barbering Sept 2025

Time to sharpen up your skills with a Level 2 Diploma in Barbering at East Durham College! You're in good hands - this course is taught by highly experienced barbering professionals.
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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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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out tasks in operations using a chainsaw from a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out felling and processing medium size trees over 380mm and up to 760mm as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Individual Windblown Trees 2024-25

Individuals who operate and carry out tasks in dealing with individual windblown trees as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 4 Diploma In Arboriculture 2025-26

The Level 4 Diploma in Arboriculture is designed for those people working in arboriculture, in both the public and private sectors, to complement their training and experience, and to provide evidence of their knowledge of arboriculture.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
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Refresher Course in Chainsaw Maintenance & Cross Cutting 2024-25

This course covers the first chainsaw unit by a chainsaw operator in the arboriculture industry.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Refresher Course in Felling Medium Trees (old CS32) 2024-25

This college certificate course covers the skills and knowledge required to Fell trees over 380mm in diameter.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational