Students must be a registered DCP and currently be working closely with their trainer, in a clinical role within the specialist Orthodontic practice for a minimum of 3 days (21 hours) per week.

Trainers are to be available to support students throughout both their clinical and theoretical learning journeys via dedicated tutorial times (to be decided between the trainer and student) and close clinical contact.

Upon successful application, the student must continue to fulfil the essential clinical working time as above, working closely with their trainer for a minimum of 3 days (21 hours) per week, or a minimum 30 hours per week for an apprenticeship.

Trainers must complete a calibration and training exercise set by the programme as a GDC requirement, to ensure that quality of training is standardised and consistent across all students.

Students must attend all training sessions throughout the course calendar. Students must be prepared to travel to the training centre in Leamington Spa for compulsory face to face sessions during the blended learning programme.

Trainers must facilitate the student being absent from the clinic to allow their attendance to all set core study sessions.

Due to the competitive nature of the application process, students must ensure that they meet the ideal entry requirements prior to submitting their application.

Trainers are to be available to attend and partake in ‘Trainer sessions’ and tripartite reviews with their students on 3 - 4 occasions during the teaching calendar.

Appropriate IT must be available for flexible and continuous use (an up to date laptop device is preferred) providing access to Google software system.

Trainers will need to allow access to practice IT devices for the student to access their online learning environments.