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Join us at Bolton College on Thursday 18th June for our Year 10 and Year 11 Taster Sessions. This is your chance to experience a vocational subject for yourself, take part in a real session with one of our tutors and get a genuine feel for college life.

Whether you already know what interests you or are still deciding, our Taster Sessions are a great way to explore your options and see what feels right for you.

Session Times

  • Thursday 18th June, 5pm-6pm or 6.15pm-7.15pm.  

    You can book one session, or book onto both sessions to try two different subjects.

 

TASTER SESSIONS ON OFFER

You can choose from a wide range of vocational subjects, including:

  • Art & Design
  • Barbering
  • Beauty Therapy
  • Brickwork
  • Business
  • Carpentry & Joinery
  • Catering & Hospitality
  • Creative Media
  • Design, Surveying & Planning
  • Digital
  • Early Years
  • Electrical Installation
  • Engineering
  • Esports
  • Foundation
  • Hairdressing
  • Health & Social Care
  • Motor Vehicle
  • Plastering
  • Plumbing
  • Public Services
  • Science
  • Sport
  • Textiles
  • Travel & Tourism

 

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Ready to give it a go? Book your Taster Session below and take your first step towards becoming Work Ready, World Ready and Future Ready

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Term Dates

Autumn Term 2026

Important Dates
Term Time
Start: Start: Thursday 3rd September/Friday 4th September (you will be informed at enrolment)
End: Friday 17th December 2026		Half Term
Start: Monday 26th October 2026
End: Friday 30th October 2026

Staff Development Days (no classes):
Thursday 22nd October 2026 and Thursday 17th December 2026

Staff Admin Day: Friday 23rd October 2026 and Friday 18th December 2026

Public Holidays:
Friday 25th December 2026, Saturday 26th December 2026 and Friday 1st January 2027

Spring Term 2027

Important Dates
Term Time
Start: Monday 4th January 2027
End: Thursday 25th March 2027		Half Term
Start: Monday 15th February 2027
End: Friday 19th February 2027

Staff Admin Day:
Thursday 25th March 2027

Public Holidays:
Friday 26th March and Monday 29th March 2027

Summer Term 2027

Important Dates
Term Time
Start: Monday 12th April 2027
End: Thursday 1st July 2027		Half Term
Start: Monday 31st May 2027
End: Friday 4th June 2027

Staff Development Day (all College sites):
Tuesday 6th July 2027

Staff Admin Day: Friday 2nd July 2027

All Staff Meeting: Friday 2nd July 2027

Admin & Taster Sessions: Monday 12th July to Friday 16th July 2027

Public Holidays:
Monday 3rd May and Monday 31st May 2027

IMPORTANT: Please can parents and students book holidays during half term break only.

Enrolment

Thinking of joining Bolton College?

Take a look at the enrolment times below and drop in on a day and time that suits you.
Our friendly staff will be on hand to support you every step of the way. All the information you need for enrolling at our centres is listed below - we’re here to help!

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Enrolment 2026–27

Get ready for enrolment – we’re looking forward to welcoming you to Bolton College.

Enrolment dates and arrangements are different depending on your age and whether you have already applied to Bolton College.

Choose the option that applies to you below.

Young People – 16 to 18

I’ve accepted my offer

Enrolment opens at 9.00am on Thursday 20 August 2026. If you achieve the grades required for your chosen course and are happy with your course choice, we strongly recommend completing your enrolment online. This is the quickest and easiest way to enrol. Online enrolment will be available from 9.00am on Thursday 20 August. The online enrolment link will be added to this page when enrolment opens. You can also enrol in person if you need support. View enrolment dates and times below

I’ve applied but haven’t accepted my offer

In-person enrolment from Friday 21 August 2026. You will need to enrol in person at Bolton College. If you haven’t yet accepted your offer, we recommend doing so through your Learner Hub as soon as possible. Accepting your offer means you will be eligible to enrol from 9.00am on Thursday 20 August. Accept your offer through Learner Hub View enrolment dates and times below

I haven’t applied yet

Walk-in enrolment from Friday 21 August 2026. You can come along to one of our walk-in enrolment sessions. Our team can help you explore your options, apply for a course and complete your enrolment, subject to course availability.
Adults
Please have:
  • Proof of ID
  • Qualifications on entry – results slip or certificates, if already achieved
  • Proof of address
  • Evidence of any benefits you receive, if applicable
  • Proof of residency status, such as a visa or immigration documents, if applicable

Need help?

If you’re unsure about your course choice or need support with your next steps, our Careers Team can help. 01204 482 000 – select Option 3 Careersteam.Email@boltoncc.ac.uk

Deane Road Campus Enrolment – Deane Road, BL3 5BG

WEEK COMMENCINGMONTUESWEDSTHURSFRI
17th AugustClosedClosedClosedYoung People
9am-8pm (Invite only)

9am-4pm (Young People Only)

24th August (Enrolment open to everyone)9am-4pm9am-8pm9am-4pm9am-8pm9am-4pm
31st AugustBank Holiday9am-4pmClosed (Online Enrolment Only)Closed (Online Enrolment Only)Closed (Online Enrolment Only)
7th September9am-4pm9am-8pm9am-4pm9am-8pm9am-4pm
14th September9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm

Deane & Derby Enrolment Times – Ethel Street, BL3 5EH

WEEK COMMENCINGMONTUESWEDSTHURSFRI
17th AugustClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
24th AugustClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
31st AugustBank HolidayClosed9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-12pm
7th September9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-12pm
14th September9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-12pm

Brownlow Fold Enrolment Times – Eskrick Street, BL1 3EF

WEEK COMMENCINGMONTUESWEDSTHURSFRI
17th AugustClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
24th AugustClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
31st AugustBank HolidayClosed9am-4pm9am-6.30pm9am-12pm
7th September9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-6.30pm9am-12pm
14th September9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-4pm9am-6.30pm9am-12pm

Farnworth Library Enrolment Times – Market Street, BL4 7PG

WEEK COMMENCINGMONTUESWEDSTHURSFRI
17th AugustClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
24th AugustClosedClosedClosedClosedClosed
31st AugustBank HolidayClosedClosedClosedClosed
7th September10.15am-3.30pm10.15am-3.30pm9.15am-3pm10.15am-3.30pm10.15am-12pm
14th September10.15am-3.30pm10.15am-3.30pm9.15am-3pm10.15am-3.30pm10.15am-12pm
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ESOL Adult Form

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If you need support or have any enquiries, please contact us with by telephone: 01204 482 000 or by email: ESOL.Email@boltoncc.ac.uk

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ESOL Young People Form

If you need help filling out this form please speak to our friendly staff. Please note this course is designed for 16-18 year old learners only. If you are aged 19+ please access our Adult ESOL course.

If you need support or have any enquiries, please contact us with by telephone: 01204 482 000 or by email: ESOL.Email@boltoncc.ac.uk

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‘Explore, excel, experience’

Students seeking a work placement can visit the Job Shop to meet with a work placement officer who will help and advise them on how to source a work placement to complement their study programme or T Level.

Discover more about our work placement opportunities for students.

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Bolton College is home to a talented pool of students who have received training in diverse sectors. 

Employers who welcome a study programme or T Level student into their workplace will benefit from skilled workers eager to learn and develop, at no cost to the business. 

Hours will be tailored to accommodate the employer, from a short period or an extended timeframe across multiple weeks. 

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‘Real work, real growth’

Apprenticeships are open to all ages and are all about real work, in a real company, training to get the skills companies really want – with a guaranteed salary!

If you’d like to become an apprentice, you can visit our Job Shop to meet with an Employer Engagement Advisor and receive tailored support and advice on how to apply for vacancies.

Alternatively, you can view our Apprenticeship online to discover the range of Apprenticeships we offer, from Business to Teaching.

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Employers can contact the Job Shop to advertise their Apprenticeship vacancies, and to also meet with Employer Engagement Advisors to assist them in identifying Apprenticeship Standards to advertise. To learn more about what our Job Shop offers, access our employer page.

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‘Bridging success’

Bolton College is proud to work with a variety of businesses and organisations throughout Bolton and the North West, and we welcome these stakeholders to share our Job Shop space.

Stakeholders that provide job seeking support and careers advice and guidance can book a regular space in the Job Shop to meet with visitors. These visitors will then be able to enquire about the career and job-seeking activities these stakeholders offer.

‘Your path to employment’

Bolton College Job Shop isn’t just for Bolton College’s students – it’s for members of the public too!

Anyone can visit the Job Shop if they need help with updating their CV; careers advice and guidance; or tailored support in identifying industries they wish to work in.

Visitors will also receive guidance on relevant courses to apply for, assisting them with their employability and closing any skills gaps in their CV. 

If you are an adult looking for work in Bolton and the surrounding areas, we have courses that can help you to create a CV and also show you how to complete application forms to ensure the best possible chance of securing an interview. For further information about these courses, please contact the job.shop@boltoncc.ac.uk.

You can join our mailing list where we send out details of current vacancies in the local area. To join this mailing list, you will just need to complete a quick online questionnaire to give us an idea of the type of work you are looking for / hours etc. 

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‘Your Launchpad to Success’

Bolton College Job Shop is a talent hub linking our students to top businesses, kick-starting journeys toward success. 

Dedicated Work Placement Officers, Careers Advisors and an onsite Business Development Team are on hand to offer:

  • Careers information, advice and guidance
  • Tailored 1:1 support
  • Job matching and job search activity
  • Mock interviews
  • Professional profile building
  • Advice and guidance on how to source your own work placement

This means that when it comes to bridging the skills gap, our students are the sought-after professionals that employers crave.

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Enrolment & Attendance Certificate

If you are a student wishing to apply for an Enrolment & Attendance Certificate to help with your claim for a Council Tax discount or, you are a parent/carer needing a Certificate to help with your claim for Child or Housing Benefit please complete the form below.

All Certificates will be emailed directly to the relevant Council department. You must provide us with the correct email address for the Council department asking for the information. If you are a learner aged over 18, we may need to contact your Tutor regarding the number of hours you study.

Please note: the details on the form below must match the information we have on your learner (or child’s learner) record. If it does not, we may be unable to produce a Certificate. However, we will contact you if this happens. We cannot produce Certificates until you/your child has been attending classes for at least 4 consecutive weeks.

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‘Where employers meet talent’

Bolton College Job Shop is a resource for employers to share vacancies they are currently recruiting for. Vacancies are displayed on the College’s vacancies pages as well as on the interactive screens located in the heart of our Job Shop, access by our students and members of the public.

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Apprenticeship Vacancies

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Applicants interested in any of the vacancies will be able to apply using the Job Shop’s computers. Vacancies will also be shared with Bolton College’s talent pool – students who have already expressed an interest in a vacancy and are seeking work.

Employers can also liaise with the Job Shop’s Employer Engagement Advisors to identify gaps in their recruitment and/or workforce. Working together, learning opportunities will be identified from the College’s course offer, thereby addressing and helping to close any skills gaps.

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