Taster Week
Tue 17 March & Wed 18 March
4:15 - 5:30pm
Your Taster Experience
We can’t wait to welcome you to our vibrant Poole Campus for Taster Week! You’ll have the opportunity to experience what it’s really like to study at college, try out practical activities in your chosen subject, and explore future career paths.
Tuesday 17 March
Taster Sessions:
• Automotive
• Childcare
• Engineering
• Health
• Marine
• Psychology, Criminology and Law
• Science
Wednesday 18 March
Taster Sessions:
• Art and Design
• Brickwork
• Carpentry
• Electrical
• Esports
• Media
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Plastering
• Plumbing
Drop in and chat!
Throughout the event, parents and guardians are invited to drop in and chat with our expert teams. Come and grab a coffee in our cafeteria and explore everything the college has to offer!
If you’ve booked a place on the parent tour, these will last 30 minutes and will give you the opportunity to explore our campus and ask any questions that you might have! During the afternoon, we’ll have our fantastic teams available from:
T Levels
Explore the learning opportunities available through T Levels; a 2-year qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels, that brings classroom and work placement together.
Work Experience
Find out how we support students with meaningful placements in industry during their time with us.
Apprenticeships Team
Discover more about our wide-range of apprenticeship opportunities with our friendly and dedicated team.
Careers and Guidance
Unsure what course to study?
Our qualified Careers Advisors can support you with guidance as well as career planning before, during and after you come to college.
Student Support
Need a bit of extra assistance?
Our Student Support Team are on hand to help students with learning and/or emotional support throughout their time at college.
Students Union
Talk to our Student Engagement and Enrichment Team about the opportunities for our students at the college.
Welcome Team
Questions about the application process or enrolment? The Welcome Team will be on hand to answer these queries.
Getting to the College
We’re proud to say that our Poole campus is easily accessible by both bus and train, making it simple for you to join us on our Taster Week days.
Bus Routes
Our campus is well-connected by local bus services, stopping just outside of our main entrance. Whether you’re coming from the town centre, or nearby locations, there’s likely a direct or connecting bus route for you.
M1: Poole to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Castlepoint.
M2: Poole to Southbourne, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Boscombe.
20: Poole to Castlepoint, serving: Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Westbourne, Charminster and Muscliff.
15: Poole to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Wallisdown, Winton, Moordown and Castlepoint.
All single bus fares are currently just £2, whilst young people can get unlimited bus travel in Zone A for as little as £1.75 per day for unlimited trips, very verification through the MoreBus App.
Train Stations
We’re fortunate to be situated by two train stations, making travel by rail incredibly easy. Both stations are within walking distance of the college, offering fast connections to and from surrounding areas.
Parkstone Train Station:
Just a 15-minute walk from campus, with direct services from Weymouth and London Waterloo.
Poole Train Station:
A mile from our Poole Campus, with a taxi rank just outside platform 1.
Considering Uni?
As a degree-level student at Bournemouth and Poole College, you’ll enjoy learning in a creative, supportive and welcoming environment with highly experienced tutors in specialised faculties.
As well as our courses being endorsed by, and designed in partnership with, employers, the majority of our degrees are awarded by associated local universities. This means that as a student enrolled onto one of our degree-level courses you are entitled to access some of the facilities at the partner university.
You will also benefit from smaller class sizes and personal tutorial support to ensure that you receive ongoing support throughout your study.
Whether you are progressing from mainstream education or you are a mature student returning to education, your personal tutor will advise and guide you every step of the way.
01202 205180 thecollege.co.uk/degree
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