Try a subject before you apply!

If you are a year 10 or 11 student (or 17+ for our fitness taster only) our taster days are your chance to get a taste of what college is really like.

You will meet our expert teaching staff, get hands-on with real course activities and try out the equipment, plus meet other potential students so there are familiar faces when you enrol.

Everything you need to know about Taster Days

You can book a Taster Day at Duchy College Stoke Climsland in the following subjects:

Outdoor Adventure Education

Agriculture

Animal Management

Countryside & Conservation Management

Equine

Fitness

Football - please take a look at our dedicated Football Taster Event

Land-based Engineering

Progression Pathways *

Military & Protective Services Academy

Construction Driver Training (Plant Ops)

Disclaimer:

Please note that spaces for each session are limited. In the event that a session becomes fully booked, you will be notified via email. Where possible, we will offer you an alternative session on the day. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Everything you need to know about our taster day (FAQs)

What time do I need to arrive?

Please arrive at 10am and park/meet at the Parsons building (number 6 on the map).

The rest of the day looks like this…

10am register and arrival (10:30am for Progression Pathways)

10:30-12pm Session 1

12-12:30 lunch

12:30pm- 2pm Session 2

2pm-3:30pm information and applications

The last session will finish at 2.00pm.

How do I get there?

From the crossroads on the A388 – if coming from Callington turn right, if coming from Launceston turn left. You will then need to take the fourth turning on the right signposted Main Reception. If you are coming from Stoke Climsland village this will be the first turning on the left.

When you arrive please go to main reception. Marshalls will be in place to show you where to park.

Do I need to bring food?

Unfortunately, during half term our amazing café and restaurant is closed (so you’ll have to wait to try them out!). Therefore we suggest bringing a packed lunch and drinks. We also have vending machines around campus so you may want to bring some cash. Complimentary tea and coffee will also be provided from 3.00pm.

Can parents and guardians come along?

We want to make sure the taster is as close to a day at college as possible, so whilst parents and guardians are very welcome to stay, the sessions are for potential students only. However, if you would like to stay to support your child or discuss any additional support they might need, please discuss this with our team beforehand who will be more than happy to make any arrangements necessary.

*We ask that Progression Pathways attendees are please accompanied by a parent or guardian for the day.

What else do I need to bring?

In addition to normal clothes, you will need the following depending on which session(s) you choose!

Keep in mind that most of our courses involve being outside at least some of the time so dress for the weather and definitely bring a coat.

Unless students bring the correct kit they may be unable to take part due to safety concerns.

Outdoor Adventure Education*

Warm clothes, wetsuit if you have one, waterproof jacket/trousers, old trainers or wetsuit boots that can be worn in the water, walking boots or trainers (suitable for climbing), complete spare change of clothes ( in case you get wet!), towel and warm clothes for after the session, rucksack or bag to put everything in,

Once booked you will receive an additional consent form, please either scan and send a copy back or bring the original in on the day.

*Activities can be subject to change.

Agriculture

Boots with steel toe caps, boiler suit/overalls, trainers, warm coat

Animal care

Wellies, coat

Countryside & Conservation Management

Waterproofs, overalls, steel toe capped boots

Equine

Breeches and/or jodhpurs, wellies for the yard, riding boots/boots & gaiters, waterproof and warm coat, riding gloves, riding hat - go to https://www.cornwall.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-BHS-Approvals-Hat-Guide-v1-1.pdf for a guide.

Please note hoodies are not allowed to be worn on the yard. You may need a hair net for long hair and jewellery or piercings must be removed. Covering piercings with tape is not allowed.

Football

Sportswear (t-shirt, shorts, track suit), football kit including football boots & shin pads, trainers, waterproofs, shower kit (if you would like to have a shower afterwards)

Progression Pathways

Waterproof clothing, Wellies

Military & Protective Services

Suitable clothing for outdoor activities – clothes you don’t mind getting wet and/or muddy! Sturdy outdoor footwear – boots if you have them, running/physical training clothes, shower kit, training shoes for running indoors, waterproof coat, change of clothes

Construction, Plant Operations & Land-based Engineering

Steel toe capped boots, hard-wearing clothes or overalls

Fitness

Sportswear (t-shirt, shorts, track suit), trainers, waterproofs, sho

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