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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.

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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
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Level 2 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Hand Held Hedge Cutters 2024-25

This course covers the use of hedgecutters, the range of machines, pre-start checks and basic maintenance, fuel mixing and basic pruning techniques and systems.
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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 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Ride-on Mowers 2024-25

This course covers the practical skills and knowledge required to operate a Ride-on-Mower machine.
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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 Certificate of Competence in the Safe Use of Mowers (Pedestrian Controlled) 2024-25

This course covers the practical skills and knowledge required to operate a pedestrian mower.
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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 Certificate of Competence in Powered Pole Pruner Maintenance and Operation 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out powered pole pruner tasks as part of their work in arboriculture, forestry, or other industries. It will provide the individual with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to carry out this work.
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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 Principles of Safe Handling and Application of Pesticides (PA1) 2024-25

This course covers the skills and knowledge required to enable the learner to understand the legislation and requirements of weed control (PA1).
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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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VTCT Skills Level 2 NVQ Award in Make-Up

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.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational