School Leavers Vocational/Technical

Begin your career journey at Derby College, we will help you make the right decision! With so many courses to choose from, our courses will give you the skills and experience you will need to succeed in your choice of career. Whether your ambition is to go straight into the world of work, to gain on-the-job training as an apprentice, to head to university or to set up your own business venture, Derby College will put you on the right pathway.

The choice is yours: we offer a huge variety of subjects as well as different routes and entry levels so that you can select the study programme that is just right for you. You will discover exciting vocational and technical options that give you a real head start in your career.

Our Information Evenings are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our courses and facilities, as well as to talk to subject tutors about the course you are interested in.

Whatever career pathway you choose to follow, we promise you a learning experience that is engaging, challenging and interactive – thanks to our excellent teaching, expertise in remote learning methods, nationally recognised support and strong employer partnerships. Throughout, you will develop the knowledge, professional attitude and high-level skills that employers are seeking. Most important of all, you will be well prepared for an optimistic future and for success in work and life.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses and apply now!

School Leavers Vocational/Technical – Course Listings

Broomfield Hall (51)

Agriculture (7)

L0 FT

Land-based Diploma in Agriculture and Horticulture: Entry Level

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L1 FT

Land-based Studies in Agriculture and Horticulture Award – Level 1 – April start

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L1 FT

Level 1 Certificate in Land-based Studies in Agriculture and Horticulture – January start

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L1 FT

Level 1 Land-based Diploma in Agriculture and Horticulture – September start

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Practical Agricultural Skills

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L2 FT

Level 2 Technical Diploma in Agriculture

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L3 FT

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture Management

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

Animal Care (7)

L3 FT

Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management – Level 3.

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L1 FT

Diploma – Land-based Studies in Animal Care – Level 1

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L0 FT

Entry 3 Introductory Certificate in Animal Care

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L2 FT

Intermediate Level 2 Technical Certificate in Animal Care

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care.

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Practical Animal Care Skills

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L3 FT

T Level in Animal Care and Management

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

Arboriculture (1)

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Practical Arboriculture Skills.

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture

Childcare (1)

L3 FT

T Level In Education and Childcare

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Childcare

Conservation and Countryside (2)

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Practical Countryside Skills

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Conservation and Countryside

L3 FT

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma In Land and Wildlife Management

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Conservation and Countryside

Equine (3)

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Horse Care.

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine

L3 FT

LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA IN PRACTICAL HORSE CARE SKILLS

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine

L3 FT

Technical Extended Diploma in Equine Management – Level 3

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Equine

Floristry (3)

L2 FT

Diploma in Floral Practical Skills – Level 2

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry

L3 FT

LEVEL 1 DIPLOMA IN FLORAL PRACTICAL SKILLS

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry

L3 FT

Level 3 Diploma in Floral Practical Skills

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Floristry

Horticulture (1)

L2 FT

Level 2.5 Diploma in Practical Horticultural Skills

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture

Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities) (7)

L0 FT

Next Steps Pathway

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)

L0 FT

Pathway to Independence

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)

L0 FT

Pathway to Working Life

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)

L0 FT

Pathway to Working Life (Small Animal Care)

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)

L0 FT

Pathways to Hospitality and Catering

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)

L0 FT

Pathways to Retail

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)

L0 FT

Pathways to Small Animal Care

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities)

Public Services and Security (5)

L2 FT

Certificate in Preparation for the Public Services – Level 2

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Public Services and Security

L1 FT

Diploma in Public Services – Level 1

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Public Services and Security

L3 FT

Extended Certificate in Uniformed Protective Services – Level 3

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Public Services and Security

L3 FT

Foundation Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services – Level 3

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Public Services and Security

L2 FT