Welcome Days
Congratulations on your recent offer of a place at Kirklees College. We would like to invite you to attend a welcome day ahead of enrolment.
Our website has plenty of information regarding courses but a Welcome Day is a great way to meet your new teaching team, find out more about your course, take part in some practical activities and of course, find out who your new classmates are!
They are a chance for you to see what studying at Kirklees College is really like and give you a chance to learn more about starting your journey with the KC Community.
What’s covered at our Welcome Days
- An overview of your course and the progression opportunities available
- Introduction to the department and staff
- Information about any equipment/uniform required
- View facilities and have a tour of your area
- Take part in exciting activities related to your chosen area of study
- An opportunity to meet your new classmates
Book onto a Welcome Day today!
Huddersfield Centre
Curriculum Areas and Dates
Tuesday 24 June:
- Art and Design
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Business and Enterprise
- Creative Media
- Digital Development
- Education and Early Years
- Esports
- Hairdressing
- Health and Social Care
- Hospitality and Catering
- Media Makeup
- Music
- Uniformed Protective Services
- Science
- Sport – Coaching and Performance
- Sport – Fitness
- Travel and Tourism
- Vocational Pathways
Brunel Construction Centre
Curriculum Areas and Dates
Monday 23 June:
- Brickwork
- Multi-Skills
- Plumbing
Thursday 26 June:
- Electrical Level 1 and T Level
- Electrical Level 2
Tuesday 1 July:
- Joinery
- Plastering
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Curriculum Areas and Dates
Wednesday 25 June
- Business and Enterprise
- Digital Development
- Health and Social Care
- Education and Early Years
- Motor Vehicle Entry 3 and Level 1
- Construction Multi-Skills
- Electrical Level 1
- Plumbing Level 1
- Vocational Pathways
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
Curriculum Areas and Dates
Wednesday 25 June
- Art and Design
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Hairdressing
- Hair and Beauty
Taylor Hill Animal Centre
Curriculum Areas and Dates
Monday 23 June:
- Animal Management Level 3 and T Level
- Dog Grooming
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Thursday 26 June:
- Animal Care Level 1 and Level 2
Engineering Centre
Curriculum Areas and Dates
Monday 23 June:
- Fabrication and Welding
- Motor Vehicle Level 1
Thursday 26 June:
- Engineering Level 1 and Level 2
- Motor Vehicle Level 2
Friday 27 June:
- Engineering Level 3 and T Level
Book Your Welcome Day
Welcome Day Testimonials
Student who attended a Kirklees College Welcome Day
I was nervous coming into college, but everyone was so nice. I met some new friends and really enjoyed the day. I am looking forward to starting in September!
Student who attended a Kirklees College Welcome Day
The welcome day was a good way of making friends with my soon to be classmates and I got the chance to learn more about the course.
Student who attended a Kirklees College Welcome Day
It was a very welcoming environment and gave people a chance to get to know each other and the place they will study at.
Our Centres and Postcodes
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre, Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 1BD
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Frequently Asked Questions about our Welcome Days
Welcome days take place between 23 June and 1 July, you will receive a save the date via email with all the information you will need.Â
You can complete the booking form on the welcome day page of the website or you can email Sturec@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
If you email, please make sure you include your student ID, date of birth, centre and the course you have applied for.
Some of our welcome days will ask you to wear specific clothing, all details will be sent out with your invite.
We will provide you with pizza and refreshments for lunch.
There will be an introduction to the department and staff and a chance to meet your classmates. You will have a tour of your area and find out further information about your course and progression opportunities, as well as an idea of your timetable. There will also be a practical activity for you to take part in. You will be provided with information on any costs which may be incurred during your course.Â