We are pleased to be delivering T Levels from September 2024.

T Levels offer a mixture of classroom learning and an industry placement of 315 hours (45 days), where you will be fully integrated into the workplace.

Applicants for Level 3 courses will be accepted onto either a Level 3 course or a T Level, dependent on grades. Please follow the links below to apply.

T Levels are two year technical programmes, designed with employers, to give young people the practical skills and knowledge that industries need.

The ‘T’ stands for technical and they are an alternative to A Levels. One T Level is the equivalent of three A Levels and they are assessed using a mixture of practical tasks, projects and exams. Learners achieving a T Level will get a nationally recognised certificate which employers will use as evidence in their recruitment.

For more information take a look at our webinar: T Levels at Dearne Valley College.

At Dearne Valley College we offer T Levels in:

  • Animal Care and Management

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At our other campuses we offer T Levels in:

  • Construction
  • Digital
  • Education and Early Years
  • Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Health and Science
  • Management and Administration


Once a T Level is completed, learners will be able to progress onto:

  • A skilled occupation
  • Higher or degree level apprenticeships
  • Further study including Higher Technical Qualifications or Higher Education

T Level qualifications are a composite technical study programme, aimed at preparing young people for work, higher level apprenticeships or Higher Education (HE).

T Levels comprise of 3 key components:

  • An approved technical qualification (TQ)
  • A substantial industry placement with an external employer
  • Employability, enrichment and pastoral (EEP) elements

Studying a T Level means that learners will be able to develop core skills such as communication, team working, reflective practice, research methods and presentation skills. English, maths and digital content are embedded and contextualised within the qualification content.

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To discuss more about our T Level offering from September 2024, please contact us on 01709 513355, or send us an email to learn@dearne-coll.ac.uk

Click on the T Level title below to find out more:

Apply for a T Level in Animal Care and Management

Apply for a Foundation T Level in Animal Care and Managment:

If you would like to do a T Level but need additional help to get you ready, the T Level Foundation Year is a 1 year post GCSE study programme designed to prepare you for your chosen T Level.

Apply for a Foundation T Level in Health:

If you would like to do a T Level but need additional help to get you ready, the T Level Foundation Year is a 1 year post GCSE study programme designed to prepare you for your chosen T Level.

  • T Level Foundation in Health and Science

Health T Levels are also offered at our Rotherham Campus and North Notts Campus.

We offer further T Levels at our Rotherham Campus and North Notts Campus.