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

Agriculture (6)

L1 FT

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

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L2 FT

Diploma in Agriculture – Level 2

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

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Practical Agricultural Skills

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

L3 FT

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma in Agriculture Management

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Agriculture

Animal Care (6)

L3 FT

Advanced Technical Diploma in Animal Management – Level 3

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L1 FT

Award – Land Based Studies in Animal Care – Level 1

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Animal Care

L1 FT

Certificate – Land Based Studies in Animal Care – Level 1

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

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

Arboriculture (1)

L2 FT

Diploma in Arboriculture and Forestry Skills – Level 2

Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Arboriculture

Art and Design (4)

L3 FT

Diploma in Art and Design: Creative – Level 3

Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design

L3 FT

Higher Foundation Studies in Art and Design – Level 3

Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design

L2 FT

Intermediate Award in Art and Design

Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design

L2 FT

Intermediate Diploma in Art and Design

Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design

Beauty (5)

L3 FT

Advanced Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Beauty

L3 FT

Advanced Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up – Level 3

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Beauty

L2 FT

Diploma in Beauty Therapy – Level 2

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Beauty

L2 FT

Diploma in Hair and Media Make-up – Level 2

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Beauty

L1 FT

Introduction to Beauty Therapy – Level 1

Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: Beauty