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 Horse Care 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 Horse section of the course.
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    2024-2025
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Adult Learner
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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 of Horse Care and Lunge.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Year 1) 2025-26

The Higher National Certificate in Operations Engineering has been specifically selected by EDC to satisfy both current Engineering trends as well as the needs of local industry across the North-East.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Higher Education
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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Horse Care January 2026

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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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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C&G Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies (Equine) February 2026

C&G Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational