Taster Week
Tue 17 June, Wed 18 June
3:45-5:30pm
Your Taster Experience
We can’t wait to welcome you to our vibrant Poole Campus for Taster Week! You’ll have the opportunity to experience what it’s really like to study at college, try out practical activities in your chosen subject, and explore future career paths.
Tuesday 17 June
Taster Sessions:
• Music
• Performing Arts
• Esports
• Media
• Art & Design
• Plumbing
• Electrical
• Brickwork
• Plastering
• Carpentry
Wednesday 18 June
Taster Sessions:
• Engineering
• Automotive
• Marine
• Early Years
• Health
• Science
• Psychology, Criminology & Law
Drop in and chat!
Throughout the event, parents and guardians are invited to drop in and chat with our expert teams.
Come and grab a coffee in our cafeteria and explore everything the college has to offer! We’ll have our fantastic teams available from:
T-Levels
Explore the learning opportunities available through T-Levels; a 2-year qualification equivalent to 3 A Levels, that brings classroom and work placement together.
Work Experience
Find out how we support students with meaningful placements in industry during their time with us.
Apprenticeships Team
Discover more about our wide-range of apprenticeship opportunities with our friendly and dedicated team.
Careers and Guidance
Unsure what course to study?
Our qualified Careers Advisors can support you with guidance as well as career planning before, during and after you come to College.
Student Support
Need a bit of extra assistance?
Our Student Support Team are on hand to help students with learning and/or emotional support throughout their time at college.
Students Union
Talk to our Student Engagement and Enrichment Team about the opportunities for our students at the college.
Welcome Team
Questions about the application process or enrolment? The welcome team will be on hand to answer these queries.
Getting to the College
We’re proud to say that our Poole campus is easily accessible by both bus and train, making it simple for you to join us on our Taster Week days.
Bus Routes
Our campus is well-connected by local bus services, stopping just outside of our main entrance. Whether you’re coming from the town centre, or nearby locations, there’s likely a direct or connecting bus route for you.
M1: Poole to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Castlepoint.
M2: Poole to Southbourne, serving: Parkstone, Westbourne, Bournemouth and Boscombe.
20: Poole to Castlepoint, serving: Poole, Parkstone, Branksome, Westbourne, Charminster and Muscliff.
15: Poole to Royal Bournemouth Hospital, serving: Parkstone, Wallisdown, Winton, Moordown and Castlepoint.
All single bus fares are currently just £2, whilst young people can get unlimited bus travel in Zone A for as little as £1.75 per day for unlimited trips, very verification through the MoreBus App.
Train Stations
We’re fortunate to be situated by two train stations, making travel by rail incredibly easy. Both stations are within walking distance of the college, offering fast connections to and from surrounding areas.
Parkstone Train Station:
Just a 15-minute walk from campus, with direct services from Weymouth and London Waterloo.
Poole Train Station:
A mile from our Poole Campus, with a taxi rank just outside platform 1.
Subject Area Room Location
Access to Health Professions, 1106
Science and Health Science Professions (online)
Apprenticeships
Art and Design
Automotive
Careers Advice and Guidance 19
First Floor, East Wing
Cafeteria
Art and Design
Automotive Workshop
Ground Floor, South Wing
CGI - HE 959/960 University Centre, Poole
Construction & Built Environment Construction
Counselling 1103 First Floor, East Wing
Early Years and Care 1004, 1006
- Adult courses & Apprenticeships 1011
Engineering, Welding, Electronics
Ground Floor, East Wing
Ground Floor, East Wing
Foundation Learning 1, 2, 4, 6
Health (T Level) 115, 117
Immersive Classroom
Music
Nursing Associate - HE
Second Floor, East Wing
Ground Floor, South Wing
and Care Academy
Floor, East Wing
and Care Academy
Performing Arts Jellicoe Theatre
Psychology, Criminology and Law 1105 First Floor, East Wing
Plumbing
Student Inclusion and Support 19
East Wing
Ground Floor, South Wing
Student Union (BPCSU) The HUB, Cafeteria
T Levels Cafeteria
Work at the College Cafeteria
Poole Campus
NORTH ROAD
College Open Events
2 and 11 October 2025
15 November 2025
At our Bournemouth Campus, Poole Campus and Fulcrum Centre.
Apprenticeships Unlocked
5 February 2026
At Bournemouth Pavillion.
Careers and Apprenticeships
Show CAS
17 March 2026
At the Bournemouth International Centre.
