Taster Days

Date: Thursday 11th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 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 9th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 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: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 4pm – 5pm

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: Thursday 4th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Lesson Objectives: By the end of the session, students will understand the key principles of digital design as used in software, game & web development, as well as content creation (Esports). Learners could develop a wireframe for an app prototype using an interactive tool or prototype a simple platform game.

Objective: Introduce the concept of app design and user interface (UI) development, and allow students to prototype their own app.

Task: Students design a basic wireframe for an app of their choice (e.g., a social media app, a school planner, or a game tracker) or a simple game.

Date: Thursday 11th December 2025 – FULL
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Date: Thursday 12th March 2026
Time: 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.

Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 4pm – 5pm

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 9th December 2025 – FULL
Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm

Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026
Time: 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 9th December 2025
Time: 4:30pm – 6pm

Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 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.

Date: Thursday 4th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 4pm – 5pm

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.

Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 4pm – 5pm

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: Thursday 4th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Thursday 26th February 2026
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Enjoy 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: Wednesday 10th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 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.

Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025

Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Date: Tuesday 24th February 2026

Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Ready to turn your passion for fitness into a career? Step into the world of gym instructing and personal training at Kirklees College!

Our technical occupational courses are designed to launch you into a successful future in the fitness industry. This taster session gives you a hands-on glimpse into what it’s like to study with us and build the skills that matter.

What to expect:

• Find out more about the fitness courses on offer

• Take a tour of the facilities and find out what it’s like to study fitness at Kirklees College

• Hear from current fitness students

• Meet the expert tutors who’ll guide your journey

• Participate in a blend of training methodologies, examine emerging fitness trends, and explore the basics of client relationships and business acumen

Come dressed for movement! Wear suitable clothing for physical activity and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Sport and Physical Activity Taster Session

Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Date: Tuesday 10th March 2026
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Kickstart your future in sport at Kirklees College – where passion meets performance!

If you’re driven by a love for sport and curious about careers in health, coaching, 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.

What to expect:

• Take part in and observe practical demonstrations on injury prevention, physiological testing, coaching techniques, and player analysis

• Discover the exciting courses that could shape your future

• Take a guided tour of our facilities and discover what it’s like to study Sport at Kirklees College

• Hear from current students about their experiences

• Meet the expert tutors who’ll guide your journey

Come dressed for action – wear suitable clothing for physical activity and bring a water bottle to stay refreshed!

Date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 – FULL
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Date: Wednesday 25th February 2026
Time: 4pm – 5pm

Come and experience life working in the exciting world of Travel and Tourism 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 learn how to deliver a welcome meeting to try your hand as a resort rep. Please wear your school uniform.

Date: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm

Get involved with the Uniformed Protective Services! Discover what it’s like to prepare for a career in the Police, Fire Service, Armed Forces, or other protective services. Take part in teamwork and fitness challenges that give you a taste of the discipline and dedication needed for success.