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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.

C&G T Level Technical Qualification in Agriculture Land Management and Production (H10TL1Y2)

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    2025-2026
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    Full Time
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    T Level
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Level 2 Technical Certificate in Agriculture 2025-26

Start your career in agriculture with East Durham College's Level 2 Agriculture course, taught at our Houghall campuses' state-of-the-art farming facility in Durham.
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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 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture 2025-26

Whether you want to drive tractors, learn how to grow crops, study soil science or anything else agriculture, there's no better place to learn than at EDC's Houghall 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 in Land-based Studies - Intro to Gardening

The aim of this 10-week course is to provide a safe introduction to the Horticulture sector. Giving you vital industry insight to help you make informed career decisions and allow you to progress to further qualifications and employment opportunities. We hope it will inspire you to grow and to continue learning.
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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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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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    Vocational
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Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Intro to Farming 2024-25

This 10 week course will cover the health & safety relevant to working with livestock and introduction to production livestock management. The course will combine theory and practical.
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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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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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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational