High quality training including hands-on experience to help you develop the crucial skills you need for your future career
At Dearne Valley College we specialise in technical and career focused training and education. We provide you with high quality training including hands-on experience to develop the crucial skills you need for your future career.
Want to know what it’s like studying with us? You can read below how our courses and apprenticeships can help set up a fantastic future for you.
The qualifications you gain while studying with us are recognised by universities and other Higher Education providers. Not only do you earn the credits for your university course, you gain hands on experience in your chosen subject, preparing you for the next stage.
We will help you develop the essential employability skills that you need to progress on to your chosen career. The College has strong industry links and works closely with employers. We will involve you in challenging projects and real-life work with employers. You will study in industry-standard facilities and be taught by experts from your chosen field.
We are keen to enhance your skills through competitions and projects that can dramatically develop your abilities while providing the opportunity to demonstrate your strengths and gain recognition.
Our students have competed in local, regional and national competitions including World Skills UK, Rotherham Youth Project and more.
You will be taught by staff with experience and skills from the industry in high-quality environments, which provide equipment as used in your sector. Our industry-standard facilities allow you to get hands-on and gain the technical experience and confidence ready for employment.
As a student at Dearne Valley College, it is our pledge to you to ensure that you achieve at least a grade C/4 in your English and maths qualifications. Our experienced team will support you to build your knowledge, in a way that is best suited to you. You will develop the skills needed to feel confident, effective and independent in education, work and everyday life.
When making their career choices our learners can access 1:1 support from qualified careers advisers.
We offer our learners the opportunity to engage in an innovative careers and enrichment programme, one which places the world of work at its heart.
Our students can access information, advice and guidance on the different pathways: higher or further education, apprenticeships, traineeships, work experience and voluntary work.
You will find career and labour market information resources available in our well stocked libraries and Careers and Employability Hubs and on our College on line.
We also have careers seminars and fairs where you can speak to employers, apprenticeship providers and university representatives.
Our learners can also use our online College resources. We can help you find suitable opportunities and help you apply, for example, writing CVs for jobs or with your university personal statement or have a practice mock interview.
Email: careerslounge@dearne-coll.ac.uk
If you have any queries about the careers programme, email our careers leader Lindsey Ascough, careersleader@rnngroup.ac.uk
The College is Matrix accredited and as affiliated members of the Careers Development Institute we adhere to their high standards of professional ethics.
Select your course to begin your application
Animal Care
Animal Care and Land-based
Animal Management
Animal Management with English and Maths
Entry Level Steps to Land-based and Animal Care
Extended Diploma in Countryside Management
Practical Horticulture
Art and Design
Art, Fashion and Graphics
Creative Design
Creative Digital Industries
Creative Digital Industries: Media & Photography
Diploma in Graphic Design
Entry Level Steps to Creative Design
Fashion
Advanced Computing and Digital
Computing and Digital
Computing and Digital
Digital Interactive Technologies: Games and Animation
Digital Interactive Technologies: Games and Animation
Digital Production, Design and Development (T Level Programme)(RFECD007#)
Diploma in Esport
Diploma in Esport
Esport
Games and Animation
Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation
Bricklayer Apprenticeship
Bricklayer Apprenticeship
Bricklaying
Bricklaying
Bricklaying
Carpentry & Joinery
Carpentry and Joinery
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
Carpentry and Joinery Apprenticeship
Diploma in Bricklaying
Diploma in Electrical Installation
Diploma in Electrical Installation
Diploma in Plumbing
Entry Level Steps to Construction (DFECN004#)
Joinery
Plastering
Plastering
Plumbing
Plumbing
Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprenticeship
Site Carpentry and Architectural Joinery
T-Level:Design,Surveying & Planning for Construction (RFECN014#)
Award in Childcare and Education
Caring for Children and Young People
Childcare
Entry Level Caring for Children
Level 1 Care
T Level: Early Years Educator
Technical Certificate in Childcare and Education
Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education
Advanced Technical Certificate in Engineering
Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (DACEN003*)
Certificate in Light Vehicle and Hybrid/Electric Maintenance
Engineering Operative Apprenticeship
Engineering Technician Apprenticeship
Engineering Technologies
Entry Level Steps to Motor Vehicle
Fabrication and Welding
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Mechanical Engineering
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship
Vehicle Accident Repair
Vehicle Accident Repair
AS Level English Literature (B)
AS Level English Literature (B)
AS Maths
AS Maths
Creative Writing
Functional Skills English
Functional Skills English
Functional Skills Maths
Functional Skills Maths
GCSE English
GCSE English
GCSE Maths
GCSE Maths
HE Study Skills
Pre-AS Level English
Pre-AS Level English
Pre-AS Level Maths
Pre-AS Level Maths
Pre-GCSE English
Pre-GCSE English
Pre-GCSE Maths
Pre-GCSE Maths
Study Skills
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Reading
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Reading
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Speaking and Listening
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Speaking and Listening
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Writing
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Writing
Advanced Computing and Digital
Computing and Digital
Computing and Digital
Digital Interactive Technologies: Games and Animation
Digital Interactive Technologies: Games and Animation
Digital Production, Design and Development (T Level Programme)(RFECD007#)
Diploma in Esport
Diploma in Esport
Esport
Games and Animation
Horizons
Horizons
Independent Living
Independent Living
Pre-Internships
Pre-Internships
Supported Internships
Supported Internships
Barbering
Beauty Therapy
Beauty Therapy Studies
Beauty Therapy Treatments
Cosmetic Make-up and Beauty Consultancy
Entry Level Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up
Hair and Beauty
Hair and Media Make-up
Hair and Media Make-up
Hair Professional Apprenticeship
Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up – Hairdressing Route
Hairdressing Studies
Nail Technology Studies
Women’s Hairdressing
Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Award in Childcare and Education
Caring for Children and Young People
Childcare
Entry Level Caring for Children
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Health and Social Care
Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship
Lead Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship
Level 1 Care
T Level: Early Years Educator
T Level: Supporting Adult Nursing
Technical Certificate in Childcare and Education
Technical Diploma in Childcare and Education
Award in Media Production and Technology – Adults
Award in Photography – Adults
Creative and Digital Photography
Creative Digital Industries
Creative Digital Industries: Media & Photography
Creative Media Production (Film and Radio)
Professional Diploma in Creative Enterprise
Beauty Therapy
Cosmetic Make-up and Beauty Consultancy
Entry Level Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up
Hair and Media Make-up
Hair and Media Make-up
Hair, Beauty and Media Make-up – Hairdressing Route
Autocare Technician Apprenticeship
Automotive Refrigerant Handling
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle Routine Maintenance
Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement (DACEN003*)
Certificate in Light Vehicle and Hybrid/Electric Maintenance
Entry Level Steps to Motor Vehicle
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Light Vehicle Maintenance
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Apprenticeship
Vehicle Accident Repair
Vehicle Accident Repair
Music
Music Performance
Music Production and Technology
Performance Industries
Performing Arts
Performing Arts: Acting
Performing Arts: Dance and Musical Theatre
Access to HE Diploma in Criminology and Policing
Public Services
Public Services and Sport
Sports and Outdoor Activities
Uniformed Protective Services
“My tutors are really supportive. I like learning about a range of in-depth topics relating to my course.”
Aimee Winstanley Level 3 Health and Social Care, Former student at De Warenne Academy![]()
“The teachers are very supportive in helping me achieve my ambition to study adult nursing at university.”
Maneerat Thongngoen Level 3 Health and Social Care Former student at De Warenne Academy![]()