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A level Further Maths will take your understanding of maths further than ever, within Core Pure Mathematics unit, you will explore theorems and concepts by some of the most influential mathematicians, and learn many techniques only seen within Higher Education courses. This A level must be taken alongside A level maths, allowing you to view theory not covered across the Maths specification.

A level mathematics will allow you to explore and build on the concepts covered within GCSEs and open your mind to new techniques and methods, and develop problem solving and reasoning skills used within thousands of potential careers. You will develop your understanding of pure mathematical concepts and apply your knowledge to real life contexts across statistics, interpreting real life data and mechanics, exploring the forces affecting the world around us.

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

Mathematics in Context is real life maths for real life problems. Explore mathematical concepts the way that the professionals do, exploring theory and immediately applying this to a real life scenario/career where it would be present.

The EPQ offers the chance for A Level students at ED6 to gain real independence, resilience and maturity as learner, while pursuing any topic of your choosing. It is equivalent to 50% of an A Level and is well regarded by universities as evidence that the transition from college to university will be a smooth one and may be taking in to consideration in their conditional offer or provide additional UCAS points.

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).

With our fast track maths course, you can count on us to get you a maths qualification...FAST! This programme includes a week of intensive study to prepare you for an exam and you'll get a recognised maths qualification after passing.

Study Maths GCSE part time with us during the daytime and on an evening attending for 2 1/2 hours per week at our Peterlee Campus.

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.