School Leaver - Vocational/Technical Courses

Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management – Level 3

L3FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care
Start Date: 07/09/2026

The Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management is a twoyear programme designed for school leavers with a strong interest in animal care and related career pathways. Equivalent...

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Intermediate Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care

L2FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This is an ideal course for anyone who would like to work in the animal care industry. You will build on your theory and practical skills through lessons in...

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Land-based Studies in Animal Care – Level 1 Diploma

L1FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course enables you to learn about animals in the wild and society, while developing your literacy, IT and numeracy. You will work practically with a wide variety...

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Preparing for Employment Vocational Pathway

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course is aimed at learners who have an inclusion need. It focuses on developing work skills and meeting the needs and ambitions of each individual learner....

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Pathways to Hospitality and Catering

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course is aimed at learners who have an inclusion need. It focuses on preparation for adulthood and developing skills in hospitality and catering.

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Pathways to Small Animal Care

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course is aimed at learners who have an inclusion need. It focuses on preparation for adulthood and developing work skills.

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Pathways to Retail

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course is aimed at learners who have an inclusion need. It focuses on preparation for adulthood and developing retail skills.

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Supported Internship

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Ilkeston
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course is for current DCG students with an EHCP who have work experience and now feel ready to progress into paid employment.

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Pathway to Further Learning

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course is aimed at learners who have an inclusion need. It focuses on Preparation for Adulthood and developing work skills.

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Pathway to Independence

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)
Start Date: 07/09/2026

Do you want to become more independent? Pathway to Independence is a personalised programme for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities.

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T Level In Health

L3FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This two-year technical study programme has been designed with employers to help you develop the knowledge and skills needed in healthcare. You will attend health care settings for a...

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Certificate in Health and Social Care – Level 1

L1FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Health
Start Date: 07/09/2026

This course is for anyone interested in working in health and social care. Developing skills for progression to further learning and ultimately employment, it provides a broad introduction to...

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