Adult Options: IT and Work Skills
The adult options study programme is designed for adults who have a learning difficulty or disability.
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
Do you want more from life? Perhaps you want to develop your communication skills and build your confidence using IT. Maybe you want to get involved in your local community or secure a job. This programme helps adults with learning disabilities/difficulties to develop skills for life and work.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements.
What will you learn?
We will plan your programme with you based on what interests you and what you would like to achieve. For example, if your aim is to get a job, you will learn IT skills that would support you to complete work-related projects.
How will you learn?
The course will be delivered on site at Derby College Group’s Ilkeston campus.
What will you need to bring with you?
You will need money for breaks and/or lunch.
How will you be assessed?
You will be assessed using the RARPA framework. There is no exam or final assessment with this pathway.
Where next?
After completing this programme, you will feel more confident to become part of the local community because you will have developed your skills for life and work.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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DCG Success Stories
Discover how our students have achieved success. Their hard work and dedication to learning has enabled them to succeed in rewarding careers or progress onto higher education.
We encourage progress and aspirational outcomes by guiding people onto learning pathways that lead to positive destinations. Our students have gone on to achieve great things since leaving the College. We would like to share some of their inspiring success stories with you.
Find out what funding could be available to you:
Thinking about returning to education or developing new skills? Use our funding calculator below to get an estimate of the financial support you may be eligible for based on where you live.
Whether you’re looking to retrain, progress in your career, or try something new, funding could make your next step more accessible than you think.
Simply enter your postcode into the calculator to see an estimate of the funding that may be available in your area. This is based on regional funding allocations and typical eligibility criteria for adult learners.
Important:
The results shown are a guide only and are not a guarantee of funding.
Funding availability can vary depending on:
- Your personal circumstances (such as age, employment status, and prior qualifications)
- The course you choose
- Government and local funding rules at the time of enrolment
If you’re considering adult learning, there’s never been a better time to explore your options.
Our courses are designed to fit around your life, with flexible study options and expert support every step of the way.
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Course Information Last Updated On: October 23, 2025 1:27 pm
