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A Level Politics will teach you how to structure argument and debate, how to analyse sources and evidence, and how to communicate persuasively. These are all skills that are invaluable in a wide range of university courses such as politics, political studies, political history, literature, business, sociology or international relations.

Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, home to a wide variety of rare trees.

The UAL Level 2 Diploma in Performing & Production Arts will provide you with experience in dance, drama, vocals and production arts - giving you a rounded approach to the Performing and Production Arts industry.

If you were born to be on the stage, there's no better course for you than the UAL Level 3 Diploma in Performing and Production Arts at EDC! Learn a wide variety of skills in dance, drama, musical theatre and production arts.

Ready for more? Take your learning further with the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing & Production Arts!

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).

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.

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.

C&G Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Using a Chainsaw from a Rope and Harness

This qualification, formally known as CS30, is about the maintenance of a chainsaw and cross cutting trees is delivered through theory and practical sessions. The course covers safety features, preparing the chainsaw for use with correct fuel and lubrication and cross cutting timber accurately. This unit must be completed before progressing on the further chainsaw courses.