Taster Session - Bookings
For the first time ever, our BRAND NEW taster day!
Join us on Saturday 18th March 2023, between 10am and 1pm, across all campuses, (Bromsgrove, Redditch and Worcester) for our FIRST EVER taster day!
These taster sessions will provide students with the opportunity to get a hands-on insight into the course they’ve chosen, meet peers and for parents to either observe or to attend talks about our student support services, adult courses, etc. In addition, we would will be offering some general guided tours for those who still haven’t made decisions.
Please note students can only book one session for this event.
Access to HE
Dive into Higher Education with our ‘Access to HE Taster Day’!
Whether you are 19 or 55 and whatever your level of ability, our Access to Higher Education (HE) course will provide you with the academic knowledge and study skills you need to succeed in a Higher Education environment.
Worcester
Access to HE Anatomy & Physiology, 12pm
Redditch
Art & Design
It’s time to get creative in this Art and Design applicant taster day session! You can let your creativity run wild as you take part in a humument session delivered by our wonderful tutors in our very own art and design studios!
Bromsgrove
Worcester
Automotive
Get your engines ready as in this automotive taster day session you will be learning how to check if your car is safe! During this session you will work in our automotive workshops and get a feel for an automotive student's day in the life! As you’ll be in our facilities, please make sure to wear causal clothing that is appropriate for the automotive workshop!
Bromsgrove
Worcester
Business
Computing
Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code? Get your brain thinking in this Computing taster day session where you will be learning and practicing cyber security! Your knowledge will also be put to the test as we are challenging you to crack our Wi-Fi encryption!
Worcester
Construction
Build your knowledge of the construction trade. Get to know best practice and health and safety. Learn to work with different equipment and use a range of construction techniques.
You’ll be working in our construction workshops for this so please make sure to wear sensible footwear and no sliders!
Construction - Worcester
Plumbing - Worcester
Plumbing is more than making water flow... and you’ll learn this in our Plumbing applicant taster day session!
You’ll be working in our construction workshops for this so please make sure to wear sensible footwear and no sliders!
Construction - Redditch
Brick - 10am
Carpentry - 10am
Plastering - 10am
Plumbing - 10am
General Construction - 10am
Creative Media - TV and Film
Go behind the scenes in this TV and Film applicant taster session! During this slot you will be taking part in a studio broadcast session, this is the perfect way to get a feel for the types of things our TV and Film students get up to here at HoW!
Digital Media, Games Design and Esports
Early Years
This taster day session is the perfect way to get a real insight into our Early Years course! Throughout the session you will have an overview of the course and modules and you will also learn about communication, nappy changing and bathing babies! We are asking that you wear casual clothing for this session!
Redditch
Worcester
Electrical Installation
You won’t get your wires crossed once you’ve taken part in our Electrical taster day! During this session you will be taught the importance of good terminations through activities and group discussions giving you an insight into the Electrical industry and the types of things you’d be learning!
Bromsgrove
Worcester
Engineering
Hair and Beauty
Join us this March for one of our Hair and Beauty sessions! Across our campuses we'll be offering different activities so take a look below for more information and please ensure you are wearing all black for this session!
Worcester
Hair - Learn how to do the perfect plait in this Hairdressing taster day session! From Dutch plaits to fishtail braids there is so much to master! This is a great way for you to get familiar with our commercial salons and learn a new hair trick or two!
Beauty -
Redditch
Hair - Learn the art of blow-drying and creating waves in this Hairdressing taster day session! As well as a practical session you will also be exploring the theory side of hairdressing. This is a great way for you to get familiar with our commercial salons and learn a new hair trick or two!
Beauty - Scrub up on your techniques as you learn about hand exfoliation and massage in this beauty taster day session! This is a great opportunity to start practicing your techniques, get familiar with our commercial salons and learn a beauty trick or two!
Media Make - Up - It’s time to let your inner creativity flourish as you learn about nail art in this Media Makeup applicant taster day session! As well as a practical session, you will also be looking at the health and safety aspect of the industry.
Health and Social Care
During this taster day session, you will be exploring all things Health and Social Care! Looking at alternative communication, communicable diseases and careers in health and social care, this is the perfect way to get a real insight into our Health and Social Care course! We are asking that you wear casual clothing for this session!
Redditch
Worcester
Hospitality and Catering
Yes chef! Get hands on in our commercial kitchens with our hospitality and catering taster day! During this session you will learn the techniques to create a delicious basic dough pretzel and then a chance to test your knowledge with a quiz! Please ensure you are wearing causal clothing suitable for the kitchens for this session!
Redditch
Worcester
Inclusive Learning
Performing Arts
Whether you are seeking the spotlights of the stage or are simply mad on music and production, our Applicant Taster Day offers you the perfect insight to our Performing Arts course. The theme is, Physical Theatre so get ready to break a leg!
Please can all attendees ensure that they arrive dressed in casual/comfortable clothing/footwear.
Public Services
Science
It’s time to get up and atom in this Science applicant taster day session! You will be working in our applied science laboratory to investigate techniques! This is a great way to familiarise yourself with our science facilities and look at the types of modules you’ll be learning during this course!
Redditch
SEN
SEN Worcester
Ready, set, bake! During this Inclusive Learning taster day session, you will be taking part in a HoW bake off! You’ll start by watching an instructional video and then, with staff support, you’ll be baking and decorating your own cupcakes! As you’ll be baking in this session, please wear kitchen suitable clothing!
SEN Redditch
During this Inclusive Learning taster day session, you will be looking at the transition into college and getting more information about who we are, what we do and what college life will be like!
Social Work
Get an introduction to social work in this applicant taster day session! In this session you will explore what social workers really do in practice and we aim to dispel myths and stereotypes surrounding the profession including busting the myth that social work is all about removing children. You will explore the different types of social work including adult social work and children's practice!
Sports
Sports - Redditch
Put your sports clothes on and get ready for this sports taster day session! During this time, you will be exploring the modules that this course covers through group discussions and a range of activities! Please wear sports clothes for this session
Sports - Worcester
Get ready for this sports taster day session! During this time, you will be exploring the modules that this course covers through group discussions and a range of activities!
Travel and Tourism
Jet off to the travel and tourism industry in this taster day session! During this time, you will be exploring cabin crew and event management to give you an insight to the different aspects of the travel and tourism world!
Redditch
Worcester
10am (available) / 12pm (sold out)
