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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.

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BTEC Level 2 in Land & Wildlife Management (Technical Diploma in Countryside Pathway) 2025-26

This practical hands-on course is perfect for you if you want to pursue a career working within the countryside and wildlife sector. It is an ideal qualification if you are intending to progress directly to employment within the countryside sector or on to a countryside apprenticeship.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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BTEC Level 3 in Land & Wildlife Management (National Foundation Diploma in Countryside Pathway) 2025-26

This course will help you develop a comprehensive overview of the countryside, wildlife and conservation industry. It encompasses practical techniques, technical skills and core knowledge.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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Level 1 Diploma in Bricklaying 2025-26

Start your career in the construction industry with this introductory bricklaying course from East Durham College!
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 2 Diploma Veterinary Care Assistants 2025-26

Fancy a career as a veterinary nurse? This course combines together study at our Houghall campus with an extended placement in a veterinary surgery.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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Level 3 Diploma Veterinary Nursing (Small Animals) 2025-26

Further your veterinary nursing qualification with this Level 3 programme. Upon completion, you'll be able to apply for professional registration as a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Vocational
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NOCN Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry for Bricklaying (Diploma)

Build yourself up a future career as a bricklayer with this brickwork course, taught in East Durham College's fantastic bricklaying workshop at our Peterlee campus.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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C&G Level 1 Award in Land-based Studies - Introduction to Wildlife & Conservation January 2026

This 10 week course includes aspects of plant establishment, propagation and maintenance. Students will be taught the fundamentals of getting plants started from seeds and cuttings, in both woody and non-woody plants as well as preparing the soil to create ideal conditions for plant growth.
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    2025-2026
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Entry Level 3 Award in Introduction to Bricklaying (DIY Bricklaying)

Aged 19+ and want to improve your home? If so this could be the perfect course for you!
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    2025-2026
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Skills Bootcamp - Construction

This bootcamp is designed specifically for labourers and general operatives already in the industry who are looking to upskill and gain a nationally recognised NVQ Level 2 qualification.
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    2025-2026
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    Skills Bootcamps
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Distance Learning - Climate Change and Environmental Awareness (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

Study our climate change distance learning course for FREE and learn about the impact of pollution, the barriers to a sustainable future and how to challenge these barriers. The qualification also covers the advantages of renewable energy and how to reduce energy consumption and carbon footprints for a better world.
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    2024-2025
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    Distance Learning