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!
Saturday 18 November
Huddersfield Centre – 10.30am-1.00pm
Book your ticket today! Last entry is at 12.30pm.
Curriculum Areas
- Access to HE (19+)
- Art and Design
- Association of Accounting Technicians (16-18 and 19+)
- Beauty and Media Makeup
- Business
- Community Learning
- Computing and ICT
- Counselling (19+)
- Education and Early Years
- English and Maths (19+)
- ESOL
- Esports
- Foundation Learning
- Games Development
- Hairdressing and Barbering
- Health and Social Care
- Higher Education (19+)
- Hospitality and Catering
- Media
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Professional Qualifications (19+)
- Public and Uniformed Services
- Science
- Sports
- Sports Academy (available to all curriculum areas)
- Travel and Tourism
- Vocational Pathways
Saturday 18 November
Brunel Construction Centre – 10.30am-1.00pm
Book your ticket today! Last entry is at 12.30pm.
Curriculum Areas
- Brickwork
- Electrical
- Joinery
- Plastering
- Plumbing
Saturday 18 November
Engineering Centre – 10.30am-1.00pm
Book your ticket today! Last entry is at 12.30pm.
Curriculum Areas
- Engineering
- Fabrication and Welding
- Motor Vehicle
- Process Manufacturing (Apprenticeships Only)
Saturday 18 November
Taylor Hill Animal Centre – 10.00am-1.00pm
Book your ticket today! Last entry is at 12.30pm.
Curriculum Areas
- Animal Care
- Agriculture
- Countryside
- Dog Grooming
- Landscaping/Horticulture
Huddersfield Centre
Date: Tuesday 25 June 2024
Time: 10:45am – 1:15pm
Curriculum Areas
- AAT Accounting
- Art and Design
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Business
- Computing and ICT
- Education and Early Years
- Esports
- Games Development
- Hairdressing
- Health and Social
- Hospitality and Catering
- Media Makeup
- Music Performance and Technology
- Media
- Performing Arts
- Public and Uniform Protective Services
- Sport & Fitness
- Science
- Travel and Tourism
Springfield Sixth Form Centre
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Time: 10:45am – 1:15pm
Curriculum Areas
- Business
- Computing and ICT
- Education and Early Years - Level 1 and 2
- Health and Social Care
- Motor Vehicle
Pioneer Higher Skills Centre
Date: Wednesday 26 June 2024
Time: 10:45am – 1:15pm
Curriculum Areas
- Barbering
- Beauty Therapy
- Education and Early Years - T Level
- Hairdressing
- Art and Design
Engineering Centre
Curriculum Areas & Dates
Engineering L1 & 2:
- Monday 24 June 2024, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Engineering L3 & T Level:
- Monday 24th June 2024, 13:00pm – 16:00pm
Fabrication and Welding:
- Monday 24 June 2024, 9:30am – 12:00pm
Motor Vehicle:
- Thursday 27 June 2024, 10:45am – 13:15pm
Brunel Construction Centre
Curriculum Areas & Dates
Brickwork:
- Monday 24 June 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Plumbing:
- Monday 24 June 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Electrical L1 & T Level:
- Wednesday 26 June 2024, 9:30am – 11:30am
Electrical L2:
- Wednesday 26 June 2024, 12:00pm – 14:00pm
Joinery:
- Monday 1 July 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Plastering:
- Monday 1 July 2024, 9:30am – 12:30pm
Taylor Hill Animal Care Centre
Curriculum Areas & Dates
L3 Animal Care Management
- Monday 24 June, 9:30am – 12:00pm
L1 & L2 Animal Care
- Thursday 27 June, 9:30am – 12:00pm
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.
Take a Virtual Tour ahead of our Welcome Days
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 24 June and 1 July, you will receive a save the date via email and a letter in the post with all the information you will need. This will be posted out to you from May onwards.
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.
The college refectory will be closed when you come for your welcome day, so depending and the time and duration of your welcome day, we would suggest bringing a packed lunch. There are vending machines available for drinks and snacks.
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.
