Taster Days offer the perfect opportunity for you to experience what student life is like at Plumpton College.
You will discover what’s involved in the course and the split between academic work and the development of technical skills. It’s also a great chance to explore the campus, and meet course tutors and other prospective students.
The Taster Day runs from 9:00am - 3:15pm, with the opportunity two different session, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Please note, the morning and afternoon sessions will be the same so ensure you book two different sessions to get the most out of your experience and day. Students must partake in both a morning and afternoon session.
Free minibus service
We will be offering a free morning and afternoon shuttle from Lewes and Hassocks train station.
The morning bus will leave at 8:15am from Lewes & Hassocks train station for arrival at Plumpton College at 8:45am.
At the end of the day, the bus will depart at 3:30pm from Plumpton College with an arrival time of 4pm to Lewes & Hassocks train station.
Lunches
We have arranged a packed lunch deal including a sandwich, fruit, crisps and bottle of water for £4.50 for the Taster Day. This lunch deal must be purchased in advance and can not be given out on the day.
Click here to buy your pre-purchased lunch.
You are more than welcome to bring your personal lunch, but please note that if you would like Plumpton College to supply you with a packed lunch, we will need purchase confirmation by Tuesday 1st July, 10am.
Take a look at our selection of Level 3 courses and Apprenticeships. There are lots to choose from, so go ahead and pick your two taster sessions!
- Click to view all 16+ Courses
- Click to view all Apprenticeships
Places are limited so please apply early to avoid any disappointment.
The closing date for applications is Monday 7th July, 10am.
If you have any questions, please email our Schools Liaison team at schoolsliaison@plumpton.ac.uk or phone 01273 890 454.
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"I really liked doing both courses and they were really interesting."
"Really enjoyed the morning, I found out a lot of information about the course and have applied for a place."
"The Fisheries & Aquatic Science teachers were lovely! Really welcoming, as was Ellie from the Animal Management team who taught us about the health issues and diseases animals could obtain."
"The staff were very informative and were very helpful and kind."
"I really liked doing both courses and they were really interesting."
"Really enjoyed the morning, I found out a lot of information about the course and have applied for a place."
