STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

At DCT, in continuously striving for the best outcomes for students, we focus on providing real industry connection and experience during their studies. Every year, the DCT Career Fair which gives our students (both current and past) the opportunity to connect with companies directly, to network and make connections; whilst seeking internships and/or full-time employment opportunities.

Student Well-being Support

College life can sometimes seem daunting and stressful, but don't worry. At DCT, we are extremely mindful of student well-being and conscious of the issues which can impact not only their academic performance but also their personal and emotional welfare. To support students, DCT has a designated student well-being lead who is focused on developing a nurturing, supportive and inclusive environment ensuring student success whether it's academic, social, emotional or health related.

The student well-being lead is available on campus to provide personal counseling and coaching services. The student well-being lead provides students with tolls and techniques to cope with the challenges they are facing. If a student requires more specialised support, the student well-being lead will guide them to external professionals or services for more specialised support.

For students who require specific learning support, the student well-being lead will use provided psychologist reports along with input from parents and support teachers to make sure any additional teaching and learning provisions are made.

Academic Advisors

At DCT, every student is assigned a designated 'Academic Advisor' for their programme at the start of their journey with DCT. The role of an Academic Advisor is to guide and help the students with forming and achieving their academic goals. The Academic Advisor is someone students can approach for any academic concerns and challenges such as; difficulty in learning certain modules, adapting to certain teaching methodologies and styles, preparing their study plans, participating in various academic activities, college policies, using various learning tools and resources. Academic Advisors meet with their students at least once per term and are available for students should they need any additional support during their academic journey.

Student Orientation

Orientation forms and integral part of a student journey at DCT, during which the student has an opportunity to:

• Familiarise themselves with the structure and requirements of their respective programme
• Understand DCT policies and code of conduct
• Learn about DCT student support services and student engagement activities
• Be aware of the internship process, volunteering opportunities and career preparation activities
• Gain access to DCT systems
• Meet their Academic Advisor, members of Faculty and the support departments at DCT
• Get involved in some team building exercises to break the ice and get to know your college peers

Student Council

The student council is an essential part of the student life at DCT. The council is reconstituted through student elections each year. It's primary function is to provide a means by which students and teachers can work together on an agenda of college life improvement. The purpose of the Council is to afford students and staff the experience of shared responsibility and decision making on matters of importance to the life of the college, with activities ranging from inputting and reviewing policies to building student engagement through the formation of various activities, clubs, projects and forums.

STUDENT EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING

Experiential learning is a vital component of the vocational education at DCT and provides students with essential hands-on experience and industry exposure to prepare them for the world of work. This learning comes in the form of regular site visits, industry speakers, volunteering and mandatory internships.

Internships

It's not just theoretical grasp, but also practical, working knowledge that sets you on the path to career success. At DCT, our USP lies in providing our students with hands-on training from industry professionals, personalised mentoring from teachers and counselors and the working internships before graduating.

DCT guarantees a 6-week industry internship to all eligible Certificate level students and 4-month in each of the two years to all eligible Advanced Diploma level students. They are mandatory for all students because they put into practice the skills and ideas learnt in class. They are Credit Bearing, and therefore essential in order to graduate.

Internships not only allow students to apply skills they learnt in the classroom to the real-life environment, but also enable them to start their career with greater ability and confidence.

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