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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 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Develop more advanced counselling skills. This course is an ideal qualification for those seeking to enhance their functional role through the use of counselling skills.
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    2025-2026
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Level 4-5 Foundation Degree (FdA) in Counselling 2025-27

This course will provide an understanding of the theory, skills and expertise required to work as a professional Counsellor as well as providing progression to higher levels of study in this subject at degree level.
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    2025-2026
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    Higher Education
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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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NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Nutrition and Health

This comprehensive course is designed to provide learners with a solid foundation of knowledge in nutrition and its impact on overall health. Whether you have a personal interest in nutrition or work in a health-related field, this course offers valuable insights into the vital role that food plays in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
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    2024-2025
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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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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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    Vocational

NCFE Level 1 Award in Occupational Studies for the Workplace (Creative Industries)

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    2024-2025
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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Sewing & Textiles

Develop your knowledge and skills in textile crafts with our Level 2 Certificate in Creative Craft (Textiles). This course is all about exploring your interests and developing your crafting skills. You’ll explore textile materials and techniques such as printing, fabric dyeing, and embroidery. We’ll also look at colour theory, formal elements of art and craft, and some of the tools that are commonly when creating textiles.
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    2025-2026
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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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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