Economics is a social science and it is not simply all about numbers. It is the study of the world around us from a social, financial and cultural perspective, gaining an understanding of economic theories and interrelationships between macro and micro economic issues. You will develop your analytical, numeric, communication and problem-solving skills and cultural awareness.
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.
This is the second year of our advanced technical diploma in agriculture, allowing you to learn additional units to further enhance your agricultural knowledge.
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.
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.
This course covers the skills and knowledge required to competently spray pesticides. On completion of the course you will have the NPTC Award (PA6 INJ).