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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.

Pesticide bottle spraying onto grass

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment (PA6) 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award.
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    2024-2025
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Person crouched in greenery holding pesticide sprayer.

Level 2 Award in the Safe Application of Pesticides using Pedestrian Hand Held Equipment - Application Near Water (PA6AW) 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. Learn how to prepare and use a hand held pesticide applicator.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
Close up of person using bush cutter on hedge

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Brush-cutters and Trimmers 2024-25

This NPTC course covers the skills and knowledge required to operate a Brushcutter/Strimmer in a safe and competent manner.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
Person using leafblower blowing leaves.

Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Handheld Leafblowers & Vacuums 2024-25

This course covers the use of handheld leaf blowers and vacuums, including pre-use checks, maintenance, identification of controls and operating the machine to blow or collect vast amounts of leaves to its capacity.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Person holding pole pruner into tree

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operation 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out powered pole pruner tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
Man using hand held headge cutter trimming hedge

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters 2024-25

This course covers the use of hedgecutters, the range of machines, pre-start checks and basic maintenance, fuel mixing and basic pruning techniques and systems.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Vocational
Person driving ride-on lawnmower through grass.

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Ride-on Mowers 2024-25

This course covers the practical skills and knowledge required to operate a Ride-on-Mower machine.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Lawnmower mowing grass.

Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (Pedestrian Controlled) 2024-25

This course covers the practical skills and knowledge required to operate a pedestrian mower.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
Person spraying pesticides into bush.

Level 2 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to enable the learner to understand the legislation and requirements of weed control (PA1).
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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Bowl of salad on table

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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational