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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.

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.

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.

Want to work in the motor vehicle industry? This course begins your training to become a motor vehicle technician, covering a wide range of subjects including vehicle lubrication systems, cooling systems, vehicle electrical systems and so much more, all taught at our incredible motor vehicle workshop at The Technical Academy.

This qualification is for anyone interested in developing a career in the Fast-Fit retail motor industry, where you will need to maintain and repair different types of vehicles.

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!

Interest in a career in Beauty Therapy? If so this level 3 course is the way to get you there!

This course is designed for individuals who wish to develop their knowledge and skills with a key focus on basic vehicle maintenance. On completion of this programme you will be able to competently complete removal and refitting of component parts such as wheels and tyres, brakes and complete an oil change. There will also be opportunities to look at other systems such as Engines and transmission.

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.

Whether you work already in the beauty industry or brand new to it, this part-time course is ideal for learning a wide variety of new makeup application techniques.