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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Foundation Studies (Houghall Campus) 2025-26

Our Foundation Studies programme is a supportive, inclusive and exciting post-16 provision providing support and development for learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. At Houghall, learners can access our vocational programmes including agriculture and animal care.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 24 (SEND)
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    Full Time
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    SEND
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Foundation Studies (Peterlee Campus) 2025-26

Our Foundation Studies programme is a supportive, inclusive and exciting post-16 provision providing support and development for learners with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. At Peterlee, learners can access our vocational programmes including catering, performing arts, media and more.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 24 (SEND)
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    Full Time
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    SEND
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Level 1 Diploma in an Introduction to the Hair & Beauty Sector 2025-26

Brand new to the world of hairdressing or beauty? With this course, you can choose to specialise in either area and begin your journey towards a career as a hairdresser or beautician.
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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 Diploma in Beauty Specialist Techniques 2025-26

Learn how to perform facial skincare, waxing, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, manicures and much more with this Level 2 Beauty course at East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy Treatments - Sept 2025

Interest in a career in Beauty Therapy? If so this level 3 course is the way to get you there!
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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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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 2 Certificate in Nail Technology (Evening) Sept 2025

Thinking a career as a nail tech might be for you? This course provides a fantastic introduction to nail technology and is delivered part-time at our Peterlee campus beauty salon.
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational