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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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Level 2 Zoo and Exotic Animal Husbandry (City & Guilds)

This part-time course covers the fundamental knowledge and skills you need to understand and care for a range of exotic and zoo animals, from commonly kept reptiles to zoo species. You will examine the biological differences between species and develop husbandry skills to work with a wide range of reptiles and exotic mammals.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Floristry (Part Time) 2025-2027

Serious about a career in floristry? Make it happen with our level 3 course, taught part-time at our Houghall campus in Durham.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment is for practitioners who assess the demonstration of competence in a work environment using the following assessment methods: observation/examining work products/oral questioning and discussion/use of witnesses/learner statements/Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement

The Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement is for practitioners who assess knowledge and/or skills in vocationally related subject areas using the following assessment methods.
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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 3 Award in Education and Training - Evening (January)

Get your introductory teaching qualification from East Durham College with this part-time teacher training course! Ideal for teachers, tutors and trainers new to the FE sector.
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    2024-2025
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate in Supporting Teaching Learning 2025-26

Want to train as a teaching assistant or learning support assistant? This part-time evening course is an ideal starting point.
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    2025-2026
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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Use of a Chainsaw from a Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out tasks in operations using a chainsaw from a mobile elevated work platform (MEWP) 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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    Part Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Felling and Processing Medium Trees Over 380mm and up to 760mm 2024-25

This course is for individuals who operate and carry out felling and processing medium size trees over 380mm and up to 760mm 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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    Part Time
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Level 3 Certificate of Competence in Individual Windblown Trees 2024-25

Individuals who operate and carry out tasks in dealing with individual windblown trees 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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Level 3 Diploma in Accounting AAT (Day) Sept 2025

Want to train as an accountant? With this course you can gain a full Level 3 qualification in accountancy, studying one night per week!
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    2025-2026
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    Adult Learner
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    Part Time
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    Vocational