DCG Student Handbook 2024-25 accessible - Flipbook - Page 5
YOUR STUDY PROGRAMME
Everything you need to know about your study programme or apprenticeship can
be found in your Course, or Apprenticeship Handbook. Please ask your teachers or
assessors for more details.
Technical or academic
qualification
Choose from one of the broadest ranges
of subjects in the East Midlands. We
help you select the study pathway which
is perfect for you – based on your career
plans and your existing qualifications
and experience.
Employability skills
Build transferable skills like IT,
communication, teamworking, creativity,
leadership, enterprise, problem-solving
and decision-making – all the qualities
employers are looking for.
Work experience
English and maths
Gain hands-on
experience in your
chosen industry –
through exciting
placements,
employer-led
projects, guest
speaker sessions
and company visits.
Continue to improve
your skills in English
and maths alongside
your chosen subject.
This includes
working towards
GCSE grades 4 and
above if you’ve not
already achieved them.
Personal and Professional
Development
Receive expert advice on making a
smooth transition to the next stage of
your life. Our Personal and Professional
Development programme helps you make
the right choices, supports your personal
development and equips you with the skills
to succeed at College and beyond.
Support tailored to you
Benefit from a Student Experience and
Pastoral Coach who will be assigned
to you throughout your time at College,
ensuring your learning stays on track.
You can also access a wide range of
additional support to attain your goals,
depending on your individual learning
needs.
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