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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.

BTEC Level 3 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering 2025-26

This qualification covers the fundamental skills and knowledge required for Engineering Technicians within the industry, the units will mainly be delivered within a classroom environment and some workshop sessions.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 EAL Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Foundation Competence) 2025-26

The Level 2 Advanced Manufacturing Engineering course has been designed to equip learners with an essential foundation skills developing both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for success in the dynamic field of engineering.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Forestry and Arboriculture (Arboriculture Pathway) 2025-26

Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, home to a wide variety of rare trees.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 3 C&G Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (Development Knowledge) 2025-26

This course will provide you with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of metalworking techniques, advanced skills in fabrication and welding techniques, and an understanding of the importance of health and safety in the workplace.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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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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C&G Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Aerial Tree Rigging & Aerial Tree Pruning (formally CS40 & 41) 2024-25

This course covers both tree pruning (formally CS40); aerial pruning operations and looks at crown thinning, crown pruning, crown reduction and pollarding, and aerial tree rigging (formally CS41).
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    2024-2025
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Level 2 Award in Safe Use of Manually Fed Wood-chipper 2024-25

This course is designed for any person employed in arboriculture, forestry, horticulture, landscaping and grounds maintenance who is or will be required to operate wood chippers.
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    2024-2025
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Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Stump Grinders 2024-25

This specialist course will provide you with the knowledge and understanding of the principles of best practice in maintaining and operating a stump grinder safely. This course is perfect for arborists looking to extend their current list of employable qualifications.
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    2024-2025
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Level 2 Certificate in Photography Sept 2025

Get snap-happy with EDC's fantastic photography course, taught part-time on an evening at our Peterlee campus to easily fit around your existing commitments.
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    2025-2026
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in Climbing Trees and Aerial Rescue 2024-25

This course covers risk assessment, emergency planning, legislation, industry best practice, environmental considerations, tree condition and working at height assessments, equipment and systems, tree climbing, aerial rescue by climbing suitability, rescue plan and implementation.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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