Vocational Introductory Day

We are delighted that you will be joining us at our Bury College Vocational and T Level Introductory Day on Tuesday 28^th June. Please see below some key information about the day:

During your 2.5-hour session you will have the opportunity to:

Try out your course before you start in September
Meet your supportive and experienced tutors
Make new friends from your course

Arrival Instructions

When you booked your place on the Introductory Day, you will have received a confirmation email detailing your course, the time that you are due to attend, and which building to report to, please if possible have this to hand on arrival.

You will be attending either the morning or afternoon session:

The morning introductory session (9:30am – 12:00pm).

Please ensure you have arrived ready for your session starting at 9.30am.

The afternoon session (1:30pm – 4.00pm)

Please ensure you have arrived ready for your session starting at 1.30pm.

On your booking confirmation you will have either been instructed to report to the Woodbury Centre or the Millennium Centre. Please see below a campus map and click here to view our virtual tour:

Sessions

Your session will be for 2.5 hours and you will have an opportunity for a comfort break. We have a number of catering facilities and social spaces on campus that will be available for you to use on your Introductory Day, these include:

A Level Centre Canteen – A Level Centre, Ground Floor
Bury College Bistro – Woodbury Centre (open till 3.00pm)
Millennium Centre Vista – Millennium Centre, Ground Floor
Beacon Starbucks – Beacon Centre

At our onsite catering facilities, you can pay with cash or on card (a minimum spend of £2.50 on card). You are also welcome to bring you own lunch as we have lots of social spaces on campus for you to use whilst you enjoy your lunch.

Additional Learning Support / Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Should you have any SEND requirements please contact our Additional Learning Support Team on SEND@burycollege.ac.uk including your name, the event you have signed up for and your support requirements.

Health & Safety

There are no fire drills planned for the day. Therefore, if the alarm sounds please follow the directions of the Bury College member of staff to the nearest fire evacuation point.

Safeguarding

Please note, due to attendance at this event being voluntary, we will not be monitoring or reporting any absences throughout the day.

Attendance

This is an applicant only event. If you can no longer attend please contact our Admissions Team on 0161 280 8200 or by email at admissions@burycollege.ac.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Bury College!

Buildings

Your ticket will tell you which building to report to.

On arrival, there will be plenty of Bury College staff on hand to welcome you to the college. Please see below a list of courses and the relevant centre you should arrive at, and the centre you will then be directed on to by a Bury College member of staff.

Beacon Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Health and Social Care	Millennium Centre	Beacon Centre
Performing Arts	Millennium Centre	Beacon Centre
Travel and Tourism	Millennium Centre	Beacon Centre
Public Services	Millennium Centre	Beacon Centre
T Level Health (Nursing)	Millennium Centre	Beacon Centre
T Level Health (Therapy)	Millennium Centre	Beacon Centre

Construction Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Joinery	Millennium Centre	Construction Centre
Painting and Decorating	Millennium Centre	Construction Centre
Bricklaying	Millennium Centre	Construction Centre
Plastering	Millennium Centre	Construction Centre

Innovation Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Engineering	Millennium Centre	Innovation Centre
T Level Engineering	Millennium Centre	Innovation Centre

Endeavour Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Plumbing	Millennium Centre	Endeavour Centre
Level 2 Electrical Installation	Millennium Centre	Endeavour Centre
Computing	Millennium Centre	Endeavour Centre
E Sports	Millennium Centre	Endeavour Centre
Infrastructure Technician	Millennium Centre	Endeavour Centre
T Level Digital Design and Development	Millennium Centre	Endeavour Centre
T Level Digital Support	Millennium Centre	Endeavour Centre

Millennium Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Business	Millennium Centre	Millennium Centre
Electrical Engineering	Millennium Centre	Millennium Centre
T Level Business	Millennium Centre	Millennium Centre

Prospects Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Prospects	Millennium Centre	Prospects Centre
Step Up to Prospects	Millennium Centre	Prospects Centre
Prospects Construction	Millennium Centre	Prospects Centre
Level 1 Electrical Installation	Millennium Centre	Prospects Centre

Sport Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Sport	Millennium Centre	Sports Centre

Woodbury Centre

Course	Arrive At:	For:
Art & Design	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
Media	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
Catering	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
Childcare	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
T Level Childcare	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
Media Make Up	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
Beauty Therapy	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
Barbering	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre
Hairdressing	Woodbury Centre	Woodbury Centre

We look forward to welcoming you to Bury College!

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