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What do we offer?
Derwentside College
is
one of the region’s
leading providers of
vocational training.
This means that our
courses prepare you
for the employment
market or further study
at higher level.
Our full-time courses
are a fantastic way
of developing vocational experience,
and are a great alternative to studying
A Levels, particularly if you enjoy
hands-on, practical learning.
The courses we offer reflect job
opportunities in the region and provide
you with the skills and knowledge that
employers are looking for. We work with
many employers to offer you the best
possible work placement opportunities to
help you gain experience and prepare
you for the workplace. See page 2 for
more details.
Your Future.
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What are my options?
Now that you are preparing to leave school
it’s time to think about what you want for your
future.All young people are required to stay
in education or training until they are 18.A
common misconception is that you have to
stay in your current school after your GCSEs.
This is not the case, you have a range of
options……
What if I haven’t passed
GCSE English and Maths?
Don’t worry, this doesn’t prevent you from
studying with us. If you are a full-time
student you will undertake English and/
or maths as part of your programme.You
will study at a level that builds on your
previous achievements to further develop
your skills.
Apprenticeships
Full-Time Courses
A Levels
Did You
Our courses offer the
opportunity to progress
to higher education
Know?
What about my GCSE results?
We offer courses at a range of levels so
regardless of your GCSE results we will be
able to offer a level of study to suit you.
(see page 5)