Truro College Taster Day: Private Schools, Home Educated, Sixth Form Schools & Alternative Provision

Please explore the subject choices below before completing the booking form. 

• Art & Design – Get creative in our dedicated Art & Design building with Fashion, Fine Art, Illustration, Graphics, 3D Design, and Textiles
• Business Studies – Dive into the world of Business, Economics, Law, Accounting, Travel and Tourism.
• Computing – Try your hand at cutting-edge Programming, Hardware and Cyber Security.
• Construction – Build your future with Bricklaying, Plastering and Carpentry. Please wear sturdy shoes. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
• Construction (Surveying) – Get hands-on with Technical Construction, Civil Engineering, Design and Planning. Please wear sturdy shoes. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
• Education & Training – Whether your future is in the classroom or nursery, experience our courses in Teaching, Childcare and Early Years.
• Engineering – For future Engineers wishing to experience Digital Drawing and Rendering, Electronics, Workshop Techniques and Virtual Welding. Please wear sturdy shoes. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
• English – Whether a budding journalist, PR specialist or literary genius, experience our courses in English Literature, English Language and English Language & Literature.
• Hair & Beauty – Be a cut above the rest with our Hairdressing and Beauty courses.
• Health & Social Care – Shape the lives of others with our blend of theory and practical learning. Please wear comfortable clothing you can move around in.
• Hospitality & Professional Cookery – Get a taste of our industry-standard training kitchens and learn what it’s like to become a Chef, Mixologist or Sommelier.
• Humanities – Hone in on the human experience with History, Geography, Classics and Religious Studies.
• Languages – Communication and Culture put you at the centre of our Spanish and French courses.
• Maths – Find your future in figures and problem solving with this introduction to A Level Maths.
• Media – Behind the camera, on the screen or the world of gaming, it all comes together in Media and Film studies.
• Motor Vehicle – Get your career up and running in our Motor Vehicle workshop. Please wear sturdy shoes. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be provided.
• Performing Arts (Dance) – From stage to dance school, follow in our student’s footsteps. Please bring suitable clothing and dance shoes if you have them.
• Performing Arts (Drama) – Your time in the spotlight, you will participate in a practical Drama workshop.
• Performing Arts (Music) – Star in your own band rehearsal or computer-based music production session.
• Photography – Put your future into focus and develop your career with our expert Photography lecturers, equipment and dark rooms.
• Public Services – Explore your team work and leadership qualities with our uniformed services team, including Emergency Services, Armed Forces and more. Theory-based with some practical, please bring your PE kit.
• Science – Budding Scientists, Medics, Biologists, Chemists, Geologists, Physicists and Environmental Scientists need look no further than our award-winning Science department.
• Social Sciences – Discover what makes you tick with the study of human society in Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and Politics.
• Sport – Get to grips with the theory of sporting success. This is not a practical session.
• Sport Academies – Your pathway into professional sport with Rugby, Football and Basketball academies delivered in partnership with leading clubs including Exeter Chiefs, Truro City FC and Saracens Basketball. The College also offers competitive Sport Academies in Netball, Hockey, Cricket, Tennis and Elite Academy for individual athletes. Please bring your PE kit for this practical session. Academies form part of the College’s Enrichment offer and can only be taken alongside a full-time programme of study.