Thanks to the government's Free Courses for Jobs initiative and NEMCA, eligible adults can study certain Level 3 programmes at East Durham College utterly FREE* of charge!
*Eligibility Information
To be eligible for studying a level 3 course for free, you must fit into one of these categories:
- You are aged 19 or over and:
- earn below £25,000
- or are unemployed
Important: Your home postcode may also be a factor in determining if you can study for free. The College receives adult funding from NEMCA therefore you must live in a postcode within their catchment area.
If you are not eligible to study for free, you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.
For any questions on your eligibility for these Free Courses for Jobs courses, please contact our student services team on 0191 518 8222, email enquiries@eastdurham.ac.uk, or use the website's Live chat facility.
Free Courses For Jobs - What Courses Are Available (Sept 2025 Starts)
Any of these courses are eligible for funding under the Free Courses for Jobs scheme.
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry & Arboriculture
- Level 3 Technical Extended Diploma in Health & Social Care >>
- Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery >>
- Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills >>
- Level 3 Diploma C&G in Manufacturing Engineering >>
- Level 3 Diploma BTEC in Manufacturing & Engineering >>
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Land & Wildlife Management >>
- Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Land & Wildlife Management >>
- Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Public Services >>
- Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles >>