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Courses at DCG

Foundation in Carpentry and Joinery

L1FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Carpentry
Start Date: 08/09/2025

You’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need to enter the carpentry and joinery trade in the construction industry.

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Foundation in Plastering

L1FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Plastering
Start Date: 08/09/2025

This programme will help you develop the skills required to enter a specific trade within the construction industry.  You will gain the plastering skills needed for construction, giving you the...

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Foundation in Bricklaying

L1FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Hudson Building
Subject Area: Construction - Brickwork
Start Date: 08/09/2025

You’ll develop the skills and knowledge you need to enter the bricklaying trade within the construction industry.

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Lexis

L0FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: The Roundhouse
Subject Area: ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages)
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Lexis is a full-time programme for 16 to 18-year-old learners whose first language is not English. Its overall objective is to help learners improve their English and gain qualifications...

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Level 1 Diploma: Pathway to Esports

L1FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Games Design and Esports
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Our Level 1 Diploma is an inspiring first step into the world of Esports.

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Level 2 Diploma in Practical Horticulture Skills

L2FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Horticulture
Start Date: 08/09/2025

You will be provided with a foundation in a broad range of skills required to work competently within the horticulture industry.

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Level 1: Pathway to Art and Design

L1FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Our Level 1 is an inspiring first step into the world of art and design.

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Level 2 Diploma in Art and Design

L2FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Joseph Wright Centre
Subject Area: Art and Design
Start Date: 08/09/2025

This Diploma offers an active live brief and work placement programme in arts, design and related areas. It will also develop your independent learning and transferable skills.

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AoC Sport Football Academy

FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Sport
Start Date: 09/09/2025

This opportunity is available to all learners who are enrolled on a full-time course at DCG. The Academy gives aspiring young footballers the opportunity to develop their 11-a-side...

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Academy – Derby Trailblazers Basketball

FT

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Subject Area: Sport
Start Date: 08/09/2025

The Derby Trailblazers Basketball Academy programme gives aspiring young basketballers the opportunity to develop their basketball skills while studying academic qualifications to enhance their career prospects.

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