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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Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying 2025-26

Start your career in the construction industry with this introductory bricklaying course from East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Bricklaying (Diploma)

Build yourself up a future career as a bricklayer with this brickwork course, taught in East Durham College's fantastic bricklaying workshop at our Peterlee campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational

C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies (Introduction to Dog Grooming) 2025-26

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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 Award Introduction to Dog Grooming 2024-25

Unleashing your potential. This course provides students with an introduction to dog grooming and the legislation surrounding the profession. Students will gain skills in bathing, drying and overall coat maintenance of all coat types, with an emphasis on safe working practice and animal welfare.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Bricklaying (DIY Bricklaying)

Aged 19+ and want to improve your home? If so this could be the perfect course for you!
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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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Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills Sept 2025

Fancy a career in counselling? If so this is the perfect course for you! This course will allow current employees develop into counselling, helping and mentoring roles.
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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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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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Part Time
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    Higher Education

Skills Bootcamp - Construction

This bootcamp is designed specifically for labourers and general operatives already in the industry who are looking to upskill and gain a nationally recognised NVQ Level 2 qualification.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Skills Bootcamps
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Distance Learning - Counselling Skills (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

In this 15 week course you'll learn about core counselling skills and how to use them in a counselling relationship. You will also learn about counselling theory and the ethical framework that informs how counsellors use their skills.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning