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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BHS Silver Challenge Award Rider Pathway

Silver challenge awards are a BHS (British Horse Society) qualification aimed at recreational riders/equestrians. It is split into 2 sections: About the Horse and About the Rider.This is the About the Rider course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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BHSQ Level 2 Foundation Groom (Stage 2)

This course is designed for people who have passed their stage 1 Horse care and are wanting to move onto stage 2 Horse care and lunge.
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    2024-2025
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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Horse Care

This 10 week course introduces you to the basics of horse care. It’s a great stepping-stone for people who are keen to work with horses, but don’t have previous experience.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties

This part time qualification aims to give learners knowledge of different Specific Learning Difficulties, how they are diagnosed and how individuals can be supported.
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    2024-2025
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    Vocational
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NCFE Cache Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care (2025-27)

Want a career in midwifery, child nursing, dental nursing or social work? It all starts with this level 3 care qualification at East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Distance Learning - Adverse Childhood Experiences (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

This distance learning course will help you develop an understanding of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), equipping you with basic understanding of techniques for preventing and addressing ACE's in practice.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Autism (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

This FREE distance learning course can be done from anywhere and gets you a full Level 2 certificate in Understanding Autism upon successful completion!
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    2024-2025
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Distance Learning - Autism (Level 3 Certificate) 2024-25

Gain a Level 3 certificate in Understanding Autism with our FREE distance learning course. This course focuses on developing your knowledge and understanding of autism, and the challenges and strengths that autistic people may experience.
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    2024-2025
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Distance Learning - Cancer Support (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

Develop your knowledge of different types of cancer, from detection, diagnosis and treatment and find out how common they are, and how to support family members and others.
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    2024-2025
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    Distance Learning
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Distance Learning - Care & Management of Diabetes (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

Learn about the different forms and causes of diabetes, as well as the care, treatment and management of the condition with our FREE distance learning course.
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    2024-2025
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning