Take advantage
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of our vocational
PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CAREERS CO-ORDINATOR TO
BOOK YOUR TASTER DAY PLACE.
Pupils can bring a packed lunch - but hot and cold food and drink are available for purchase at
Taster Days.
the College, and pupils should be reminded that they will need to bring some spending money.
STAYING ON CAMPUS - most pupils will be expected to remain ‘on campus’ for the
whole of the Taster Day, including the lunch break, unless a pre-arranged off-site visit forms
part of the Taster Day.
Suitable clothing is essential –
Benefit from ‘hands on’ practical sessions and input
for ENGINEERING, overalls and strong shoes/leather boots with steel toe caps (NOT trainers);
from staff who have considerable industrial experience and
for EQUINE appropriate footwear and if possible a hard hat;
expert knowledge.
for SPORT - trainers/tracksuit bottoms.
For other ‘Taster’ options outdoor clothing is usually required.
Tour the college and see for yourself our fantastic campus,
Transport - it is expected that schools will make the necessary arrangements for transporting
buildings and resources.
pupils to the College for a prompt start (10.00 am) and collecting from College (3.00 pm) for
the return journey. (If you are experiencing any difficulties with transport please contact Learner
Services on the number below.)
A typical taster day
10.00am: Your contact at Bishop Burton College
Welcome/introduction to the College
is Clare Woodward in Learner Services. If you require further information or advice please do not
10.15 - 11.15am hesitate to contact her, or any member of the Learner Services Team on: 0800 731 82 81.
Tour of campus / estate
11.15 - 11.45am
Vocational Taster options
Disclaimer:
11.45 - 12.15pm
Where there are insufficient numbers to make a day viable, the College regrets that in such
Vocational Taster Days
Introduction Careers/Employment opportunities
circumstances the Taster Day may be cancelled. Please note that the College reserves the right
to make changes to Taster Days without notice.
12.15 - 1.15pm
Lunch
For years 10 and 11
1.15 - 2.45pm
‘Hands on’ practical sessions in vocational Taster options Want to know more?
2.45 - 3.00pm
Contact Learner Services on:
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Plenary session/Career study packs
A full colour Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to every pupil who successfully
0800 731 82 81
completes a Bishop Burton Taster Day.
www.bishopburton.ac.uk
Book your day
Contact Clare Woodward
on 0800 731 82 81
York Road, Beverley, East Yorkshire HU17 8QG
T. 01964 553 000 E. enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk
www.bishopburton.ac.uk
AGRICULTURE EQUINE
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