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Chesterfield College organise Half Term taster sessions


During October half term (28-31 October), Chesterfield College are offering a range of free taster courses for 14 to 17 year olds. The taster sessions are a great way to find out more about college life and the range of subjects available to study at college.

With over 25 different morning and afternoon sessions to choose from, there really is something to suit all tastes; from acting to graphic design, app development to welding, childcare to fashion design and much more. Please see the full list below.

Monday 28 October

  • Sport – 10am-12pm
  • Uniformed Public Services – 10am-12pm
  • Intro to Game Design – 10am-12pm
  • Acting Techniques – 10am-12pm
  • A Level Carousel – 10am-12pm
  • Bread Dough and Pizza Making – 10am-12pm
  • Hairdressing – 10am-12pm
  • Beauty Therapy – 10am-12pm
  • Scientific Skills – 1-3pm
  • Hairdressing – 1-3pm
  • Beauty Therapy – 1-3pm
  • Intro to App Development – 1-3pm

Tuesday 29 October

  • Media (Make a Video in a Day) – 10am-3pm
  • Graphic Design and Mixed Media Applications – 10am-12pm
  • Travel and Tourism – 10am-12pm
  • Automotive Pit Stop Challenge (Lockoford Lane campus) – 10am-12pm
  • Vehicle Body and Repair – 1-3pm
  • PC Strip and Build – 1-3pm
  • Business Studies – 1-3pm

Wednesday 30 October

  • Robot Challenge – 10am-12pm
  • Intro to Welding – 10am-12pm
  • Construction – 10am-12pm
  • Health and Social Care – 10am-12pm
  • Intro to Welding – 1-3pm
  • Robot Challenge – 1-3pm
  • Construction – 1-3pm
  • Childcare – 1-3pm
  • Intro to 3D Modelling – 1-3pm

Thursday 31 October

  • 2D Animation – 10am-12pm
  • Art and Design – 10am-12pm
  • Photography – 10am-12pm
  • Fashion Design – 1-3pm

There is no limit to the number of taster sessions you can try to help you narrow down which course you would like to study after school. However, places are limited and offered on a first come first served basis so it is vital to book your place early to avoid disappointment. For more information and to book click here.

Dom Stevens

Destination Chesterfield Manager

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