Date: Tuesday 1 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Date: Wednesday 9 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
This session will give you an insight into life as a bricklayer. You will have an introduction on how to build a wall in our purpose-built workshop, have a tour of the centre and look at our Level 2 students’ technical work. Please wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form. Please wear suitable clothing/overalls for the workshop as it will be hands-on in a dirty environment and bring a change of clothes.
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Date: Wednesday 24 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
In this practical session, you will look at how electrical circuits work. You will be given extra low voltage transformers, connect lights, one-way, two-way, and intermediate switches that will offer control to different parts of a circuit. We will also look at how to wire a circuit into a consumer unit. Please wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form. Please wear suitable clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty in the workshop.
This session will give you an insight into painting and decorating at Kirklees College. You will have a demonstration and take part in some practical work. You will also get to chat to our experienced tutor who can answer any questions about working in the construction industry. Please wear safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form. Please wear suitable clothing/overalls for the workshop as it will be hands-on in a dirty environment and bring a change of clothes.
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
This session will give you an insight into plastering at Kirklees College. You will have a demonstration in our workshop and take part in some practical work. You will also get to chat to our experienced tutor who can answer any questions about working as a plasterer. Please wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form.
Date: Tuesday 9 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
This hands-on session will give you an insight into groundworks at Kirklees College. You will take part in some practical work in our brand new on-site training area tailored for civil engineering. You will be given an insight into cutting construction-related materials, laying modular paving, laying and finishing concrete and laying bituminous materials. Please wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form. Please wear suitable clothing/overalls for the workshop as it will be hands-on in a dirty environment and bring a change of clothes.
This session will give you an introduction to plumbing at Kirklees College. You will have a demonstration in our workshop and take part in some practical work. You will also get to chat to our experienced tutor who can answer any questions about working as a plumber. Please wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form. Please wear suitable clothing/overalls for the workshop as it will be hands-on in a dirty environment and bring a change of clothes.
This session will give you an insight into joinery at Kirklees College. You will have a demonstration and take part in some practical work. You will also get to chat to our experienced tutor who can answer any questions about working in the construction industry. Please wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form. Please wear suitable clothing/overalls for the workshop as it will be hands-on in a dirty environment and bring a change of clothes.
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5.15pm
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5.15pm
Introduction to Engineering with a taster session designed to cover aspects of the design, manufacture and finishing process. These sessions are built around a hands-on approach to learning, where all the students will draw, programme, run and polish a component to a high standard. Very much a day in the life of an engineer. All candidates will have a tour of our state-of-the-art facility and leave us with a goodie bag. Please wear full shoes.
Date: TBCTime: TBC
In this session, you will get hands-on with our state-of-the-art virtual welder to see what it is like to weld and experience various demonstrations given by industry experienced tutors. You will also get your hands dirty with our practical CNC press brake and folding up exercises and create something to take home with you. Please wear loose clothing and safety boots. If you don’t have safety boots, we can provide these. Please provide shoe size on booking form
Date: Thursday 10 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5pm
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5pm
Experience carrying out tasks that commonly occur within the Motor Vehicle industry. You will participate in a carousel which will allow you to complete tasks such as electrical circuit building, removing and refitting spark plugs, removal and refit of road wheels or any other task that you may find. Please wear suitable clothing (no shorts) and wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on booking form.
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5pm
An interactive session where you will experiment with art materials and techniques that you can take home and add to your own portfolio. Aprons will be provided but please wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5pm
In this taster session you will experience a basic introduction to barbering. You will learn how to use various clipper attachments to create basic men’s haircuts of differing lengths. You will also have the opportunity of creating lined and curved patterns in these haircuts, followed by men’s blowdrying and finishing services.
Date: Thursday 11 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5pm
Do you want to work in a business or start your own business? Business knowledge can be applied to many different areas of industry, you can gain an understanding of the skills through this taster course. Problem solving, project and time management are excellent employability skills. This taster session will give you an insight into the application of these skills in a business working environment. Measure the skills you already have and enhance them in readiness for your next level of study or employment.
This taster session will include an introduction to the beauty courses that we run. You will learn the basic techniques for manicures, nail art, nail plates and facials in our well-equipped, modern beauty salon. You will get to chat to our tutors about our different courses and ask questions about working in the industry. Please tie long hair back.
Digital Development (Games, Software & Web Development)
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2026Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2027Time: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
Lesson Objectives:By the end of the session, students will: Understand the key principles of digital design as used in Games, Web & Software Development, and Content Creation for Esports. Learners could learn the development cycle of different apps, software or games. Learners could learn how to plan and create branding and/or videos.
Objective:Introduce the concept of digital design, project management, and social media planning.
Task:Students design a basic app, web, game or social media video, fit for public release.
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Date: Thursday 11 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Do you want to work in an Early Years environment? Do you want to be part of the development of babies and children in the Early Years sector? If you have answered yes to these questions then you would really enjoy our hands-on taster session. You will have lots of fun getting your hands dirty by creating sensory activities and developing your understanding of why these activities are important for all areas of growth and development in babies and young children. You will also have the opportunity to chat with our tutors about our different courses and ask questions about working in the industry. All equipment will be provided for you. Please dress in clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. We like to be very creative and may be using messy equipment such as paint, play dough, corn flour and glue.
In this taster session, you will be able to show off your creative side and have an introduction to the different hair courses we provide. You will learn how to create different hairstyles and possibly experiment with different temporary colours and hairpieces—let your imagination go wild!
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026 Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Date: Tuesday 23 February 2027Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Do you want to work with people? Does caring for people interest you? Would you like to become a professional within the Health care sector, like a nurse, radiographer, ODP, midwife or within the Social care sector as a Social Worker, Youth and Community Worker, Primary School Teacher or support worker. This taster session will give you an insight into working in Health and Social Care. You will find out about all the exciting career pathways that studying Health and Social Care can lead to. You will get the opportunity to ask our tutors questions about the courses available. You will be able to take a look at our facilities and experience what student life is like at Kirklees College. You will take part in activities looking at the importance of communication and working as part team. At Huddersfield you will also be given the opportunity to take part in some practical activities in our amazing virtual hospital ward.
Date: Tuesday 10 December 2026Time: 4:30pm – 6pm
Date: Wednesday 10 February 2027Time: 4:30pm – 6pm
Cooking is a great way to impress friends and relatives and can lead to a career working all over the world. Learning to cook develops important life skills such as communication, confidence, and team working. Come and cook in Kirklees College’s state-of-the-art training kitchens where you will be shown dishes and techniques by industry-experienced professional chefs. Please wear full shoes, not open-toe or canvas pumps/trainers. All hair should be tied back and no jewellery.
This taster event is ideal if you would like to dip your toe into media and learn a little about some aspects of this creative programme. The event will focus on making Claymation figures to explore the far-reaching potential of animation. There will be an opportunity to see the media classrooms and meet our tutors to find out more about our courses.
Not for the faint-hearted, this taster session is ideal if you are a budding TV and film makeup artist. You will receive an overview of the course – blood and gore included! You will learn how to create real life scars and wounds using fake blood and store cupboard ingredients. Please wear school uniform and tie your hair back if it is long.
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5pmDate: Tuesday 23 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5pmEnjoy a taster session for Music Performance and Music Technology. Professional performance starts with excellent rehearsal techniques. Come along to our taster jam session in professionally equipped rehearsal rooms. Whether you’re a vocalist, guitar player, bass player, drummer, or keyboard player, everyone is welcome. The recording along with the performance studio is probably the most important part of any artist’s career. Whether you’re a producer, part of a full-scale rock band, or even someone who wants to learn music arrangements, you will have access to our music studios, live room, vocal booth, and rehearsal spaces, providing you with a fantastic experience in studio recording. You will have the opportunity to use our recording studio and Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software to create a track.
Date: Tuesday 8 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5pm
Get involved with the Uniformed Protective Services (UPS) team at Kirklees College through our exciting taster sessions!
Teamwork is at the heart of everything in the uniformed public services, and our tasters are designed to help you experience that first-hand. You’ll take part in a range of scenario-based activities that challenge your problem-solving skills, decision-making, and ability to collaborate effectively.During the session, you’ll also have the chance to:• Discover more about the UPS courses available• Explore our facilities and get a feel for student life at Kirklees College• Hear directly from current students about their experiences• Meet the expert tutors who’ll be guiding your learning• Watch and take part in practical demonstrations
Please wear sports or practical wear.
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5pm
A scenario led investigation into drug development (chemistry), the effect of drugs on the body (biology), and how medical equipment can be used to further analyse the effect of drugs on the body (physics). Wear: Closed shoes, long sleeves, long hair tied back.
Ready to turn your passion for Sport or Fitness into a career?
If you're driven by a love for sport and curious about careers in health, coaching, gym instructing, personal training, athletic development and analysis, our Sport taster session is your chance to experience it all. Get hands-on with our dynamic activities and explore what it’s really like to study sport with us and build the skills that matter.• Find out more about the fitness courses on offer• Take a tour of the facilities and find out what it’s like to study at Kirklees College• Hear from current students about their experiences• Meet the expert tutors who’ll guide your journey• Take part in and observe practical demonstrations
Come dressed for movement! Wear suitable clothing for physical activity and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.
Come and experience life working in the exciting world of Travel, Tourism and Aviation at Kirklees College where you will be coached by staff who have all worked in a variety of roles within the industry. You will become a member of KC Airlines in our state-of-the-art cabin where you will learn how to do a safety demo using the on-board equipment and cabin PA, you will also experience how to marshal an aircraft. Please wear your school uniform.
Date: Thursday 25 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5pm
In this practical session you will learn how to shape nails, push back cuticles and buff and polish. Please attend with clean nails without polish and no acrylic, gel or false nails.
In this taster session you will be able to show off your creative side and have an introduction to the different hair courses we provide. You will learn how to create hair pieces to add to hairstyles that you have created and experiment with different temporary colours – let your imagination go wild! Please wear either school uniform or black top and smart trousers.
Do you want to work in a business, start your own business, or work in law? Business and Law knowledge can both be applied to many different areas of industry and you can gain an understanding of the skills through this taster session. Problem solving, project and time management are excellent employability skills and this session will give you an insight into the application of these skills in a business working environment. Measure the skills you already have and enhance them in readiness for your next level of study or employment.
Date: Thursday 3 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5pmDate: Wednesday 10 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5pmCyber security, programming apps, and games development are all exciting subjects. Take part in this taster to find out how your device works and learn how to keep your data safe, as well as getting hands-on learning how to create games.
Date: Thursday 10 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
This session will give you an introduction to our construction multi skills course at Kirklees College. Taking place in our new construction workshop located at our Springfield Sixth Form Centre, you’ll get a chance to take part in some practical work and get stuck in. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on the booking form. Please wear suitable clothing/overalls for the workshop as it will be hands-on in a dirty environment and bring a change of clothes.
Would you like to find out more about Education and Early Years? A career in education is where you can make a positive difference to babies and young children’s learning and development. We offer a range of courses that can lead to different pathways in working with children. This can include an early years practitioner, teaching assistant, early years teacher, primary school teacher, child psychologist, working with children with special educational needs, behaviour support worker, play therapist and many more. Come along to our taster session where you can have fun exploring sensory activities, learning why they are important to a child’s early learning and development. Prepare to get messy and have fun to show how children learn! During this session you will get a chance to chat to our tutors about the different courses and opportunities in the industry. We look forward to welcoming you to this session so that you can find out more.
Do you want to work with People? Does caring for people interest you? Would you like to become a professional within the Health care sector, like a nurse, radiographer, ODP, midwife or within the Social care sector as a Social Worker, Youth and Community Worker, Primary School Teacher or support worker. This taster session will give you an insight into working in Health and Social Care. You will find out about all the exciting career pathways that studying Health and Social Care can lead to. You will get the opportunity to ask our tutors questions about the courses available. You will be able to take a look at our facilities and experience what student life is like at Kirklees College. You will take part in activities around health checks, basic health assessments and sensory activities in the group.
Date: Monday 7 December 2026Time: 4pm – 5pm
Date: Monday 22 February 2027Time: 4pm – 5pm
Are you looking for a career in the Motor Vehicle industry? Do you want to experience what it’s like to be a Motor Vehicle student at Kirklees College? Join us on one of our interactive taster sessions and take part in our Pit Stop Challenge! You will have the opportunity to carry out a Formula 1 style pit stop against the clock and the fastest team will win a prize. You will get the opportunity to ask a teacher questions, take a look at our facilities and experience what student life is like at Kirklees College. Please wear sensible clothing (no shorts) and wear sturdy shoes or safety boots if you have them. Safety boots can be supplied but there are limited sizes available. Please provide shoe size on booking form.
Do you want to become a zoo keeper or look after animals? You will meet the extensive collection of animals, including our reptiles and birds, and enjoy a hands-on experience learning how to care for the different animals. Please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Do you love dogs and want to learn how to pamper them like a pro? Join our Dog Grooming Taster session and get a fun, hands-on introduction to the world of grooming. You’ll meet some of our friendly dogs and discover how to brush, bath, and handle them safely. Learn about different coat types, try out some basic grooming techniques, and see professional equipment in action. This interactive session is perfect for anyone thinking about a career working with dogs – or just wanting to understand more about keeping them happy, healthy, and looking their best. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting hairy.
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