Taster Tuesday

Discover your future with Taster Tuesday at North Shropshire College! Dive into the world of Further Education and experience College first-hand. Join us, and explore exciting courses, whilst meeting inspiring tutors who are leaders in their fields. Whether you're interested in Science, Sport or Hairdressing, there's is lots to discover and something for everyone at Taster Tuesday. Reserve your spot now and ignite your passion for learning!

TASTERS AVAILABLE

(choose one Taster session ONLY when booking)

Computing – Programming with Python

Explore the basics of Python programming by designing shapes with Turtle graphics before learning about computational thinking by solving puzzles. Finally, use your new cyber security skills and knowledge to hack a fake website.

Creative Media – Filming for social media

Explore the trends of short-form video used on social media, from soundless optimisation to influencer ads. Create and edit your own short ready to take on TikTok trends!

Applied Science: Crime scene investigation

Dive into the world of toxicology and investigate the health impacts of legal drugs such as alcohol, caffeine and creatine monohydrate. Thanks to their translucent shells you will explore the effect of these drugs by observing the beating hearts of the tiny crustaceans Daphnia pulex.

Business – Dragons DeNSC

Create and market your product before pitching it to the dragons. Explore topics of market research, segmentation, budgeting and strategy to come out on top and secure that investment!

Hair and Beauty – Studio skills in hair and beauty

Use our brand new facilities to create a dynamic look, pulling together various hair and beauty techniques! Have a go at nail art and/or makeup techniques to finish the look!

Electrical and Plumbing – Avoid a DIY disaster!

Explore our brand new workshops, learning techniques to avoid a DIY disaster!

Hospitality and catering – Masterchef challenge

Test your culinary skills by creating a dish from a range of given ingredients. Points for presentation, creativity and taste!

Sport – Go for gold at NSC!

Complete in a series of challenges, testing and measuring your fitness levels and having fun!

Uniformed public services – Policing, the golden hour of investigation

Test your skills in investigating a crime scene in that critical first hour after the incident dubbed ‘the golden hour’. Explore techniques used by police and services to gather evidence and solve the crime.

Childcare – Developing learning through play

Explore the use of resources used to support the development of babies and young children through play. Have a go at making your own activities!

Health and social care – Skills for the healthcare industry

Explore our mock ward and residential care home, learning the skills to work with and support patients and residents. Learn how to take blood pressure readings, reposition patients safely and plan their care and recovery.

Event Venue

North Shropshire College, Shrewsbury Road, Oswestry, United Kingdom