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An A-Level in Computer Science is useful for all kinds of careers, whether it be a career in computing such as software development, programming, network engineering, web design, cyber security or ethical hacking, or a career in business, science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

Fancy a career in IT? This course is a great starting point, covering a wide variety of different IT-related subjects including software development, website development and multimedia animation.

Train to be a professional arborist (tree surgeon) at East Durham College's stunning Houghall campus, home to a wide variety of rare trees.

Love everything about computers and tech? This extended version of the L3 IT qualification will help prepare you for loads of future careers in this constantly growing industry.

The EPQ offers the chance for A Level students at ED6 to gain real independence, resilience and maturity as learner, while pursuing any topic of your choosing. It is equivalent to 50% of an A Level and is well regarded by universities as evidence that the transition from college to university will be a smooth one and may be taking in to consideration in their conditional offer or provide additional UCAS points.

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).

Always dreamed of being a computer programmer then this course is the first step to achieving your goal! If you have an interest in Computer programming and would like to know how you can be involved in this important and financially lucrative field, then this qualification is the first step for anyone new to programming..

The course aims to develop your essential digital skills so you feel confident doing a range of things on a mobile, tablet, laptop or PC. As the course aims to develop your confidence and skills it is best for you to have your own device to learn on that you can bring into college.

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.

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.